# Scan QR Code Now vs PDF Reader

Scan QR Code Now and PDF Reader both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Scan QR Code Now's written reviews are positive against 37% of PDF Reader's. Scan QR Code Now also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 665) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan QR Code Now sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Scan QR Code Now against 4.7 for PDF Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan QR Code Now has 13K ratings behind it against 665, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Scan QR Code Now's written reviews are positive against 37% of PDF Reader's.

Scan QR Code Now ships an update weekly, PDF Reader every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan QR Code Now | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-now/id6503708537/reviews) | **[4.7 (665 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-scanner/id6739480825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 665 |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparktonic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711861522) | [DAOWEI NETWORK TECHNOLOGY PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547755677) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan QR Code Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-now/id6503708537)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, find deals, or create your own codes. Features auto-scan, safe browsing, and sharing options. Offers premium features through subscription.

**Highlights:** QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner, Create & Share QR Codes, Auto Scan functionality, Discover Deals & Coupons, Safe Browsing for links, Save & Share Scan History

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Scan QR Code Now | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro User | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - Unlock all features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app
- ⭐ Great QR code reader
- ⭐ Works as expected
- ⭐ Fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💔 Scam app, don't download
- 💔 Doesn't deliver on promises

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-editor-and-scanner/id6739480825)

This app provides comprehensive PDF management, including reading, editing, and scanning. It uses AI for intelligent document recognition, summarization, and conversion to various formats. Securely store and access your files in the cloud or from popular services.

**Highlights:** AI-powered PDF editing and summarization, Intelligent document scanning with OCR, Convert between PDF and other file formats, Annotate, sign, and fill PDF forms, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, OneDrive), Merge, split, lock, and compress PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $12.99 | per month |
| One Year | $49.99 | per year |
| One Year | $76.99 | per year |
| One Year | $76.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan QR Code Now free?

Scan QR Code Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan QR Code Now or PDF Reader?

PDF Reader is rated higher. Scan QR Code Now averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.7 from 665 ratings.

### Do Scan QR Code Now or PDF Reader have ads?

Both Scan QR Code Now and PDF Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan QR Code Now or PDF Reader?

Scan QR Code Now ships an update weekly, and PDF Reader every 8 days. Most recently, Scan QR Code Now was updated on October 15, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*