Best apps like Scanlio: PDF Scanner & OCR

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Updated September 2026

Scanlio is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 4+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Scanlio

PDF Reader & PDF Editor#1

PDF Reader & PDF Editor by ABISHKKING LIMITED.

Read, Edit, Sign PDF Files
Editor's Choice
πŸ’Ό Business
4.7😐(730 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app is a comprehensive tool for managing PDF documents. It allows users to quickly view, annotate, edit, and organize PDFs, as well as convert images to PDF. Advanced features like merging, splitting, and password protection are also available.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Quick PDF editing and responsiveness
  • πŸ‘ Image to PDF conversion is useful
  • πŸ‘ Handles large files seamlessly
  • πŸ‘ Option to sort and lock PDFs
  • πŸ‘ Merge, split, and manage files effortlessly
  • πŸ‘ Smooth zooming with no lag
  • πŸ‘ Convenient sharing options
  • πŸ‘ Light and gives control over PDFs
  • πŸ‘ Clean interface with powerful features
  • πŸ‘ Great PDF organizer (rename, favorite)
  • πŸ‘ Good for viewing and annotating work docs
  • πŸ‘ Handy for reading and making small edits
  • πŸ‘ Classic PDF reader with modern tools
  • πŸ‘ Merging and splitting PDF files is easy
  • πŸ‘ Updates add promising new features
  • πŸ‘ Straightforward and handy app
  • πŸ‘ Useful for study notes
  • πŸ‘ Excellent and easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Fast and free
  • πŸ‘ Functional and without ads
  • πŸ‘ Good for organizing files
  • πŸ‘ Free PDF splitting
  • πŸ‘ Meets expectations

Room to Improve

  • πŸ‘Ž Aggressive premium push with popups
  • πŸ‘Ž Not intuitive outside of basic PDF editing
  • πŸ‘Ž Charges are costly compared to free apps
  • πŸ‘Ž Free trial is misleading, charged immediately
  • πŸ‘Ž Billing errors and unexpected charges
  • πŸ‘Ž No functions in free version
  • πŸ‘Ž Files not found or opened
  • πŸ‘Ž App crashes or freezes
  • πŸ‘Ž Not optimized for iPad
  • πŸ‘Ž Persistent navigation bar is unsightly
  • πŸ‘Ž Buggy, gets stuck in loops
  • πŸ‘Ž Cannot navigate hyperlinks
  • πŸ‘Ž Does not remember last page
  • πŸ‘Ž Text cannot be edited or written
  • πŸ‘Ž Limited editing functions
  • πŸ‘Ž Only one color and thickness for drawing
  • πŸ‘Ž Does not open large files like blueprints
  • πŸ‘Ž Freezes or crashes on document opening
  • πŸ‘Ž Does not use full iPad screen size
  • πŸ‘Ž Does not allow text selection for copying
  • πŸ‘Ž Free features unavailable without payment
Resume : Intelligent CV Maker#2

Resume : Intelligent CV Maker by Intelligent CV

Resume creator, CV Builder PDF
Strong Contender
πŸ’Ό Business
4.7😊(4.2K ratings)
FreeAds
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Create professional resumes and CVs in minutes with a simple 3-step process. Choose from modern templates, customize your content with advanced editing tools, and download your finished document in PDF format. This app is designed to help job seekers craft standout applications.

What We Love

  • 😊 Amazing
  • πŸ‘ Muy ΓΊtil
  • πŸ‘ Buena
  • πŸ‘ Impactada
  • πŸ‘ Very good
  • πŸ‘ Best app
  • πŸ‘ Quick, Easy, and Professional Resume Builder
  • πŸ‘ Awesome

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’‘ Add An Option To Change the text colour
PDF Scanner App: TapScanner#3

PDF Scanner App: TapScanner by SMART MEDIA INTERNET MARKETING LTD

Scan Documents, Sign & Edit
Worth Considering
πŸ’Ό Business
4.7😞(27K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#88in Business
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Transform your mobile device into a powerful scanner. Easily capture documents, receipts, and more, convert them to PDF, and edit them with advanced tools. Secure your files with passwords and share them effortlessly.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Easy to use
  • πŸ‘ User-friendly
  • πŸš€ Convenient scanning
  • πŸ‘ Great features
  • πŸ‘ Intuitive navigation
  • πŸš€ Efficient scanning
  • πŸ‘ Excellent app

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Expensive subscription
  • πŸ› Buggy app
  • πŸ”’ Difficult to cancel subscription
  • πŸ› Unreliable scanning
  • πŸ› Mixes up pages
  • πŸ› Crashes frequently
  • πŸ› Glitchy performance