Comparison

Scan QR Code vs PDF Signer

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

Head to head
About

Scan QR Code

Easily scan QR codes from your camera, photos, files, or iCloud. Save your scan history and perform actions like opening links or adding contacts directly from scanned codes. This user-friendly tool offers quick and reliable QR code decoding.

Highlights
  • Scan from camera, photos, files, or iCloud
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Direct actions on scanned codes
  • User-friendly interface
  • Quick and reliable scanning
Features
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QR Code Scanner is your ultimate solution for scanning QR codes quickly and efficiently. Whether you're using your camera, photos, files, or even iCloud, scanning has never been easier. With our user-friendly interface, you can effortlessly decode QR codes of all types, from URLs and contact info to product information and more. Save and manage your scanning history with ease, allowing you to revisit previously scanned codes whenever you need. QR Code Scanner provides a variety of actions for each QR code, so you can open links, share information, add contacts directly, and more—all with a simple tap. Key Features: Scan QR codes using your camera, photos, files, or iCloud Save and manage your scanning history for easy access Perform various actions directly from scanned codes Quick, reliable, and easy-to-use interface Download QR Code Scanner today and make QR code scanning simpler than ever! QR Code Scanner app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, QR Code Scanner does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/QR-Scanner/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/QR-Scanner/privacy-policy

About

PDF Signer

Easily create, edit, and legally sign PDF documents on your iPhone or iPad. Import files, add signatures, text, and checkboxes with a clean, intuitive interface. Securely manage and track your documents.

Highlights
  • Import PDFs from Files, iCloud, or camera
  • Draw signatures with finger or Apple Pencil
  • Add text fields, checkboxes, and dates
  • Save and use custom document templates
  • Secure on-device document storage
  • Track document status and export signed files
Features
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Sign PDF documents and fill out forms right on your phone – no printing, no scanning, no account needed. PDF Signer is the fast, simple way to add your electronic signature to contracts, agreements, invoices, leases, permission slips and any other PDF. SIGN PDF DOCUMENTS IN SECONDS • Draw your signature with your finger or Apple Pencil and save it for one-tap reuse • Add initials, dates, names, email and phone fields • Drop checkboxes and text anywhere on the page • Drag fields exactly where you need them • Sign multi-page PDFs and documents with multiple signers FILL & SIGN PDF FORMS • Fill in PDF forms, applications and contracts • Type text directly onto any document • Turn photos from your gallery into a PDF and sign it • Export and share the signed PDF by email, WhatsApp, Drive or any app ORGANISE YOUR DOCUMENTS • Track every document: Draft, Pending, Signed • Search, sort and filter in grid or list view • Save documents you use often as reusable templates • Get reminders so nothing goes unsigned PRIVATE & SECURE • Your documents stay on your device – nothing is uploaded to our servers • Works offline, no sign-up or login required AVAILABLE IN 20 LANGUAGES PERFECT FOR • Freelancers & small business owners signing contracts and invoices • Real estate agents, landlords and tenants signing leases • Students and parents signing forms and permission slips • Employees signing NDAs, offer letters and HR documents • Anyone who needs an easy e-signature app or PDF signer Why PDF Signer? Instead of printing a document, signing it by hand and scanning it back, just open the PDF, add your electronic signature and send it – all in under a minute. It's the easiest way to e-sign documents on iPhone and iPad. PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock unlimited signing, unlimited templates and priority support. Privacy Policy: https://umerahmedd.github.io/esign-privacy-policy/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://umerahmedd.github.io/esign-terms-and-condition/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

Scan QR Code4 screens
PDF Signer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scan QR Code at 5.0 against PDF Signer's 4.5. PDF Signer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 QR Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PDF Signer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan QR Code holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scan QR Code versus PDF Signer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan QR CodePDF Signer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings511 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB70 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAndy SutantoUmer Ahmed

Customer experience

Scan QR Code

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Signer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Scan QR Code

Subscriptions2
  • Scan QR Code Pro - 1W$1.997 Days
  • QR Code Scanner Pro - 1Y3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Offering$19.99
  • QR Code Scanner Pro - Lifetime$39.99
4 purchases

PDF Signer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Free$4.99

Questions

Is Scan QR Code free?
Scan QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Signer free?
PDF Signer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan QR Code or PDF Signer?
Scan QR Code is rated higher. Scan QR Code averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PDF Signer averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Scan QR Code or PDF Signer have ads?
Scan QR Code shows ads; PDF Signer does not.

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