Comparison

QR Code Scanner & Reader+ vs PDF Lock & Unlock

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Scanner & Reader+

This app offers a comprehensive solution for interacting with QR codes and NFC tags. It allows users to scan, generate, and customize QR codes, as well as read and write data to NFC tags. Designed for iPhone, it provides a unified contactless experience.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes with camera
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write data to NFC tags
  • Save and reuse codes/tags
  • Unified contactless interface
Features
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The complete toolkit for QR codes AND NFC tags — built for iPhone. ▸ QR CODE TOOLKIT • Scan any QR code instantly with the camera • Generate QR codes for URLs, vCards, Wi-Fi, payments, plain text • Customize size, error correction, foreground & background colors • Save your QR library for fast reuse • Share generated QR codes anywhere ▸ NFC TOOLS • Read any NFC tag — NDEF, MIFARE, vCard, RFID • Write tags with URLs, text, contacts, Wi-Fi credentials • Save scanned tags and reuse them anytime • Program tags for smart home, access, automation • Works with all iPhones that support NFC ▸ ONE APP, EVERYTHING CONTACTLESS Whether you scan a QR code at a restaurant menu or tap an NFC tag at a smart-home dock, QR & NFC Tools handles both worlds in a single fast, native iOS interface. — No bloated ads, no broken redirects — Lightning-fast scanner with vibration feedback — Cleanly designed for iPhone The App is not free to use. Access to some or all features requires payment, subscription, or in-app purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://halmob.com/apps/nfc-scanner/privacy-policy

About

PDF Lock & Unlock

Features
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PDF Lock & Unlock lets you securely protect your PDF files with a password or remove the password when you need access again. Everything works fully offline — your documents never leave your device. Key Features • Lock PDFs with a password • Unlock PDFs using the correct password • Fully offline — no internet, no server • Fast and lightweight • Simple and clean interface Your privacy matters. All PDF processing happens locally on your device. Ideal for protecting sensitive documents, sharing secured PDFs, or removing passwords from your own files. No subscriptions. No tracking. Just a focused PDF utility.

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner & Reader+4 screens
PDF Lock & Unlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Code Scanner & Reader+ at Free against PDF Lock & Unlock's $0.99. PDF Lock & Unlock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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

QR Code Scanner & Reader+ is free to download; PDF Lock & Unlock costs $0.99 up front. QR Code Scanner & Reader+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. PDF Lock & Unlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ versus PDF Lock & Unlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner & Reader+PDF Lock & Unlock
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB25 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHalmobStudyBridge LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Scanner & Reader+

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$59.991 Year
None

PDF Lock & Unlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner & Reader+ free?
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Lock & Unlock free?
PDF Lock & Unlock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Scanner & Reader+ or PDF Lock & Unlock have ads?
Neither QR Code Scanner & Reader+ nor PDF Lock & Unlock shows ads.

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