# ZAP PDF Plus vs CaptureQR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZAP PDF Plus at none against CaptureQR's 11. ZAP PDF Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown). CaptureQR's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 26). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CaptureQR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ZAP PDF Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ZAP PDF Plus against 4.5 for CaptureQR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CaptureQR has 140 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ZAP PDF Plus ships an update fortnightly, CaptureQR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZAP PDF Plus | CaptureQR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zap-pdf-plus-scan-and-reader/id6502543748/reviews) | [4.5 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captureqr-qr-code-scanner/id6740825075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **140** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Dance Elephant Technology Co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741861571) | [Smarter Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780382263) |

## What reviewers say

### ZAP PDF Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zap-pdf-plus-scan-and-reader/id6502543748)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and editing PDF documents, alongside AI-powered photo enhancement features. It allows for quick document processing, image retouching, and efficient file compression, all within a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Intuitive PDF editor, Annotation, merging, and splitting tools, AI-powered photo retouching, Image and video compression, No watermarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CaptureQR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captureqr-qr-code-scanner/id6740825075)

This AI-powered app simplifies QR code management by instantly capturing, interpreting, and organizing scanned codes. It transforms complex information into clear, actionable details, offering a smart history view and secure storage for easy access and sharing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scanning, Instant interpretation, Organized history view, Intelligent search, Secure code management, Seamless sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CaptureQR Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CaptureQR Premium - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| CaptureQR Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| CaptureQR Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| CaptureQR Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| CaptureQR Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| CaptureQR Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly LTO | $49.99 | per year |
| CaptureQR Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| CaptureQR Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZAP PDF Plus free?

ZAP PDF Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CaptureQR free?

CaptureQR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ZAP PDF Plus or CaptureQR?

ZAP PDF Plus and CaptureQR are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26 and 140 ratings respectively.

### Do ZAP PDF Plus or CaptureQR have ads?

CaptureQR shows ads; ZAP PDF Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZAP PDF Plus or CaptureQR?

ZAP PDF Plus ships an update fortnightly, and CaptureQR every 9 days. Most recently, ZAP PDF Plus was updated on September 29, 2026 and CaptureQR on October 8, 2026.

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