Comparison

QR Scanner vs LiteScan

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

Head to head
About

QR Scanner

This app allows you to quickly scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera or photos. It also lets you generate various types of QR codes, including links, contact information, and WiFi credentials, with a focus on privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Ultra-fast QR code and barcode scanning
  • Scan QR codes from photos
  • Scan history management
  • Link preview for security
  • QR code generator for URLs, text, contacts, WiFi
  • Generate social media profile QR codes
  • Local data processing for privacy
Features
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Tired of switching between multiple apps just to handle QR codes and barcodes?
QR Scanner – Reader is the all-in-one solution your iOS device truly needs. Core Features: Ultra-Fast & Accurate Scanning
Instantly recognizes all standard QR code and barcode formats. Scan History
Automatically saves your scan records for easy viewing and management anytime. Scan from Photos
Import images directly from your photo library to detect QR codes—no need to open the camera. Security First
Built-in link preview keeps you safe by showing where a link leads before you open it. Powerful QR Code Generator (Create Any Code) Create professional-grade QR codes for various needs and save them effortlessly to your album. Utility Codes URL / Text
Generate QR codes for website links or plain text. Contact / Phone Number
Create digital business cards or quick-dial QR codes for instant connection. WiFi Connection
Generate WiFi QR codes—no more sharing passwords manually. Scan to connect! Email / SMS
Preset recipients and message content with a single scan. Location
Generate QR codes based on your current location or any selected place. Social Media Codes Social Profile Cards
Quickly create QR codes that link to your X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and more—perfect for promotion and engagement. Why Choose Us? QR Scanner – Reader delivers fast, stable, and comprehensive QR services.
All your core data and scan results are processed locally on your device, ensuring maximum privacy protection. For details, please refer to the following links: Privacy Policy: https://qrscanner.cn/qrscanner-privacy.html Terms of Use:https://qrscanner.cn/qrscanner-terms.html

About

LiteScan

Features
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LiteScan is a lightweight document scanner and text recognition app for everyday work, study, and personal filing. Scan paper documents with your iPhone camera or import existing images from Photos, then crop, straighten, enhance, save, recognize, translate, and export them in one flow. LiteScan helps turn paper into clean, manageable, and editable digital documents. Key features: Document scanning Quickly scan contracts, receipts, notes, worksheets, handouts, reference pages, and manuals. Image import Import photos, screenshots, or existing document images from your library for cropping, enhancement, OCR, and filing. Auto crop and perspective correction Detect document edges and straighten angled pages. You can also adjust corners manually for precise control. Document filters Use Original, Enhance, No Shadow, Gray, and Black & White modes to improve readability and clean up page backgrounds. Multi-page document management Save multi-page scans, add pages later, edit pages, rename documents, and keep everything organized locally. OCR text recognition Turn scanned images into copyable text. Text recognition supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English. Translate after OCR Translate recognized text for study materials, foreign-language documents, and cross-language work. Export and share Export scanned documents as PDFs. Copy recognized or translated text, or export text as TXT or Word documents for further editing. The free version includes basic scanning, cropping, auto enhancement, and PDF export. LiteScan Pro is designed for frequent scanning and deeper document processing. Pro includes: - Unlimited text recognition - Translation after OCR - TXT / Word text export - Advanced document filters - Batch image import Great for: - Scanning contracts, invoices, reimbursement forms, and meeting materials - Organizing class notes, textbook pages, and worksheets - Extracting text from printed documents for editing - Reading and translating foreign-language materials - Saving copies of IDs, manuals, forms, and daily records LiteScan is built to be simple, direct, and practical. Scanned files, thumbnails, recognized text, and app preferences are mainly stored in the app sandbox on your device. Please back up important files when needed. https://litescan-html.vercel.app/privacy.html https://litescan-html.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

QR Scanner4 screens
LiteScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Scanner at none against LiteScan's 2. LiteScan's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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

Both are free to download. LiteScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. QR Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR Scanner versus LiteScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScannerLiteScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer欣 翁鹏远 韩

In-app purchases

None

QR Scanner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LiteScan

Subscriptions1
  • LiteScan Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • LiteScan Pro Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiteScan free?
LiteScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Scanner or LiteScan have ads?
QR Scanner shows ads; LiteScan does not.

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