# QR Code Reader vs Simple PDF Convert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader at 50% against Simple PDF Convert's 0%. QR Code Reader also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Simple PDF Convert's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Simple PDF Convert sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple PDF Convert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 139 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple PDF Convert's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QR Code Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple PDF Convert daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader | Simple PDF Convert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerbarcode-scanner/id6752232744/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-convert/id6752290732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My Thu Nguyen Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838373822) | [Umesh Mangukiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830402150) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerbarcode-scanner/id6752232744)

Instantly scan and read QR codes and barcodes to access information, product details, or website links. Create your own custom QR codes for Wi-Fi, contacts, events, and more. Organize your scan history for easy access and sharing.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes instantly, Read barcodes effortlessly, Create custom QR codes, Access scan history, Generate codes for Wi-Fi and contacts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Simple PDF Convert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pdf-convert/id6752290732)

Transform documents, images, and scans into professional PDFs quickly. Features include scanning, text extraction, QR code generation, digital signatures, and password protection for enhanced productivity and security.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, Extract text from images (OCR), Generate and scan QR/Barcodes, Convert various file types to PDF, Add digital signatures, Password protect PDFs, Merge and compress PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Reader free?

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

### Is Simple PDF Convert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader or Simple PDF Convert?

Simple PDF Convert is rated higher. QR Code Reader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Simple PDF Convert averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do QR Code Reader or Simple PDF Convert have ads?

Neither QR Code Reader nor Simple PDF Convert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or Simple PDF Convert?

QR Code Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple PDF Convert daily. Most recently, QR Code Reader was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simple PDF Convert on September 24, 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.*