Comparison

QRSecret vs Scan PDF

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

Head to head
About

QRSecret

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QRSecret is used to read and write QRCodes, it will scan the code, record it and show you what the text of the code is. It can optionally lock and unlock the text of the QRCode so that only someone with the secret key you assigned can read it. When you have created a code you can share it with friends.

About

Scan PDF

Easily create digital copies of physical documents using your device's camera. Convert them into PDF files with advanced editing, OCR, and signing capabilities. Share and manage your scanned documents efficiently.

Highlights
  • Create digital PDF copies of documents
  • Edit and annotate scanned PDFs
  • Image to Text (OCR) conversion
  • Sign and share PDF files
  • Post-processing effects for clean scans
  • User-friendly SwiftUI interface
Features
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PDF Document Scanner provide easy way to create digital copies of your old documents. Document scanner is a quick and easy to use app for Apple devices. Simply set your document on the table and then frame it up on the screen. Tap on the screen to focus your device camera on the document. If lighting is bad in your room, tap on the light bulb icon to turn on your device camera flash. Then tap on the save icon. The document will be converted to a PDF file and stored on your iPhone. From there you can copy it to your computer and share in Cloud for safe keeping! - Now with post processing effects to clean up scans before saving! - Turn those old documents into digital Adobe PDF files. - Use the flash torch on your device to illuminate your document. - Tap on the screen to focus on your document for the highest clarity. - Save the PDF files to your device. - Tap on the file name after save to open the document in your default PDF Viewer - Transfer the PDF files to your Mac or PC for safekeeping. - Impress the ladies. Chicks dig dudes with document scanners on their phones. - Share your finished PDF files New features: - Powerfull Search Documents - Edit and Annotation PDF - Image to Text (OCR) - Sign and Share PDF - SwiftUI user-friendly interface - Small application size Terms and Conditions: https://scanspdf.app/terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QRSecret4 screens
Scan PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRSecret at none against Scan PDF's 3. QRSecret also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 14.0). Scan PDF's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Scan PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. QRSecret asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRSecret ships an update every 13 months, Scan PDF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QRSecret versus Scan PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRSecretScan PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpiralArm Consulting LimitedAlexandr Zelensky

In-app purchases

None

QRSecret

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Scan PDF

Subscriptions3
  • PDFManager Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • PDFManager Premium Montly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • PDFManager Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is QRSecret free?
QRSecret is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan PDF free?
Scan PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QRSecret or Scan PDF have ads?
Neither QRSecret nor Scan PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRSecret or Scan PDF?
QRSecret ships an update every 13 months, and Scan PDF every 2 months. Most recently, QRSecret was updated on October 26, 2026 and Scan PDF on October 30, 2026.

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