# PDF Reader vs QR Easy Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: QR Easy Scanner at 5.0 against PDF Reader's 4.0. QR Easy Scanner also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). PDF Reader's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and QR Easy Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Easy Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

PDF Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Easy Scanner every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader | QR Easy Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-ez-read-pdf/id6752860700/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-easy-scanner/id6768861567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 42 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [欣 翁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748126630) | [Fuzhou Jiange Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821346905) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-ez-read-pdf/id6752860700)

This utility app allows users to open and manage various file formats, including PDFs, Docs, PPTs, and Excels. It offers powerful search capabilities, clear viewing options with annotation browsing, and easy sharing and printing of documents. Enjoy a high-speed, stable experience with a convenient night mode for reading in low light.

**Highlights:** Full-text PDF search, Annotation browsing, Outline support, Document sharing and printing, High-speed viewing, Night mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### QR Easy Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-easy-scanner/id6768861567)

This tool helps you scan and create QR codes for various purposes, from sharing contact information to connecting to Wi-Fi. It offers a proactive link preview for safety and automatically archives your scan history.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Import images for data extraction, Generate custom QR codes for social media and Wi-Fi, Proactive URL preview for security, Automatic history archive, Create codes for navigation and communication

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Easy Scanner Ad-Free | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Easy Scanner Ad-Free | $15.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Is QR Easy Scanner free?

QR Easy Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader or QR Easy Scanner?

QR Easy Scanner is rated higher. PDF Reader averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while QR Easy Scanner averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader or QR Easy Scanner have ads?

Both PDF Reader and QR Easy Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader or QR Easy Scanner?

PDF Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Easy Scanner every 8 days. Most recently, PDF Reader was updated on November 8, 2026 and QR Easy Scanner on November 5, 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.*