QR vs PageSnap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QR
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QR-Code Master is a powerful scanner and generator for QR codes, barcodes, and 2D codes. SCAN ANY CODE Point your camera at any QR code, barcode, or 2D code and get instant results. Supports QR Code, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF-417, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, Code 128, Code 39, and Codabar. Pinch to zoom for small or distant codes. DEEP ANALYSIS See the full technical details of every code you scan: QR version, error correction level, mask pattern, encoding segments, and more. View color-coded visualizations that highlight finder patterns, alignment patterns, and timing patterns. GENERATE CODES Create QR codes, Aztec codes, Data Matrix, PDF-417, and all supported 1D barcode formats. Live preview updates as you type. Fine-tune QR parameters including error correction level, version, mask pattern, and encoding mode. BATCH SCANNING Switch to batch mode to scan multiple codes in rapid succession. All scanned items are saved together for easy review. SCANNER FILTERS Only scan the code types you need. Enable the scanner filter and select which formats to accept. HISTORY Every scan is saved with full details. Review, search, and re-open any previously scanned code. SHARE & SAVE Copy content to clipboard, share via any app, open URLs directly, or save generated codes as images.
PageSnap
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PageSnap is your all-in-one mobile document scanner and advanced PDF workstation. Turn your iPhone into a high-precision scanning tool to digitize contracts, receipts, notes, certificates, and ID cards into crisp, professional PDFs within seconds. KEY FEATURES: 1. SMART SCANNING & PERSPECTIVE CORRECTION β’ Auto Edge Detection: Instantly detects document borders and removes background clutter. β’ Perspective Correction: Straightens skewed angles and flattens curved pages automatically. β’ Advanced Filters: Enhance clarity with Black & White, Magic Color, Grayscale, and Shadow Removal modes. 2. IMPORT, CONVERT & EDIT PDFS β’ Photo to PDF: Convert single or batch photos into standard multi-page PDF documents. β’ Import & Edit: Seamlessly import external PDF files to reorder, merge, split, or annotate pages. 3. ID CARD & PASSPORT PHOTO CUSTOM LAYOUT β’ ID Mode: Scan both sides of ID cards, driverβs licenses, and passports. β’ Free Page Layout: Freely position, scale, and align card scans on a single A4 page for instant printing and official submissions. 4. GLOBAL WATERMARK & DOCUMENT ENCRYPTION β’ Anti-Theft Watermark: Apply customized full-page watermarks (e.g., "For Verification Only") with adjustable opacity, angle, and tile spacing. β’ Password Protection: Encrypt confidential PDF documents with robust passwords to safeguard sensitive business and personal data. 5. HANDWRITTEN E-SIGNATURE β’ Smooth Digital Signing: Create and save your authentic handwritten signature on screen. β’ Easy Placement: Insert, resize, and position signatures across contracts, NDAs, invoices, and legal agreements without printing. 6. EXPORT PDF TO LONG IMAGE β’ Seamless Long Image Export: Convert multi-page PDF files into a single continuous high-definition image for easy sharing on social apps and messaging channels. PERFECT FOR: β’ Business Professionals: Sign NDAs, scan receipts for expense reports, and send client proposals on the go. β’ Students & Educators: Capture lecture notes, whiteboard diagrams, book pages, and submit assignments. β’ Home & Travel: Digitize passports, medical records, tax forms, and warranties safely. Download PageSnap now to streamline your paperwork and go completely paperless! --- [ PRO SUBSCRIPTION TERMS ] PageSnap offers auto-renewable subscription options (Weekly, Monthly, Yearly) and a Lifetime Pass to unlock all PRO features, including unlimited OCR recognition, multi-page PDF scanning, watermark-free export, and custom security watermarks. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase: Settings β Apple ID β Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://pagesnap.kavvos.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://pagesnap.kavvos.com/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR at none against PageSnap's 4. PageSnap's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PageSnap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. QR asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR ships an update every 3 months, PageSnap every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR | PageSnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KarpelΓ¨s Lab Inc. | ηθ ι |
In-app purchases
QR
No in-app purchases
PageSnap
- ScanPDF PRO (Weekly)$3.997 Days
- ScanPDF PRO (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- ScanPDF PRO (Yearly)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- ScanPDF PRO (Lifetime Pass)$29.99









