Comparison

QR Scanner vs Just Scan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Scanner

Easily scan and generate custom QR codes for various purposes. This app allows you to import codes from images, manage your scan history, and securely create non-expiring codes. Enjoy an ad-free experience with Pro plans.

Highlights
  • Scan unlimited QR codes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Import QR codes from gallery
  • Track scan history
  • Face ID authentication
  • Copy, share, and download codes
Features
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Introducing QR Scanner, the ultimate tool for seamless QR code scanning and generation. With QR Scanner, you have everything you need in one convenient app. No more cluttered screens or multiple downloads. Just effortless QR code management at your fingertips. Scan any QR code with ease using your iPhone's back camera, or even import images from your gallery. Our intuitive interface ensures quick and accurate decoding, giving you instant access to the information you need. Create custom QR codes for websites, emails, texts, Wi-Fi passwords, locations, and more. Simply choose your QR type, input your data, and generate. Sharing is just as easy, allowing you to disseminate information seamlessly across various platforms. KEY FEATURES OF QR SCANNER:: • Effortlessly scan and generate unlimited QR codes. • Scan all QR code formats using your iPhone's camera. • Import and decode QR codes from gallery images. • Create non-expiring QR codes for various purposes. • Keep track of your scans and creations with the history section. • Lightweight design optimized for minimal storage usage. • Support for all QR code formats, including Wi-Fi codes. • Secure your information with Face ID Authentication. • Convenient flashlight and zooming options for enhanced usability. • Easily copy, share, and download QR codes. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to our Pro plans for unlimited access to a QR code scanner and generator, and enjoy an ad-free experience. Manage your subscription directly from your iPhone Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the Account Settings: Open the Settings app, 1. Tap on your name, 2. Tap Subscription,. 3. Tap the subscription that you want to manage. You can cancel auto-renewal at any time, given that the cancellation is at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing an auto-renewing subscription. FEEDBACK: Your feedback fuels our innovation. If you love QR Scanner, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review. Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to our top-notch customer support team at hello@thumbmagiclabs.com. Terms of Use: https://thumbmagiclabs.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://thumbmagiclabs.com/privacy-policy/

About

Just Scan

Transform paper documents into high-quality, shareable PDFs using your device's camera. This app automatically detects document edges and enhances clarity for professional-looking files. It's designed for speed and simplicity, allowing you to easily organize, save, and share your scanned content.

Highlights
  • High-quality document scanning
  • Automatic edge detection and cropping
  • PDF export
  • Simple file organization
  • Share and save anywhere
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Just Scan is a fast, minimal document scanner designed to turn paper into clean, shareable PDFs in seconds. Use your iPhone camera to scan receipts, contracts, notes, IDs, and any document. Just Scan automatically detects edges, enhances clarity, and exports professional-looking files you can store or share anywhere. Built for speed and simplicity, Just Scan removes everything that gets in the way so you can focus on what matters. Features: • High-quality document scanning • Automatic edge detection and cropping • PDF export • Simple file organization • Share and save anywhere • Privacy-focused design Just Scan is part of the JUST™ ecosystem — software designed to remove friction between people and what they want to do.

Screenshots

QR Scanner4 screens
Just Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Just Scan at 100% against QR Scanner's 89%. QR Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Just Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Scanner versus Just Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScannerJust Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (130 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings130 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThumbmagic Labs LLPJOHN UJA

Customer experience

QR Scanner

All ratings123 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%

Just Scan

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

QR Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App automatically takes users to the App Store for review immediately after onboarding
  • Sometimes the snap photo option doesn't work as expected

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to add placeholders in one QR code (e.g., multiple links in a contact QR code)
  • Link QR code functionality to a photo

Just Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • qr_scanner_weekly$0.997 Days
  • qr_scanner_yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Scanner Unlimited$24.99
1 purchases

Just Scan

One-time1
  • Just Scan Pro$9.99

Questions

Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just Scan free?
Just Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Scanner or Just Scan have ads?
Neither QR Scanner nor Just Scan shows ads.

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