Comparison

Documents Reader+files browser vs PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Documents Reader+files browser

This app allows you to download, manage, and edit various document and image file types directly on your iPhone or iPad. It includes a web browser for downloading, a file manager for organization, and advanced editors for PDFs, images, and office documents. Files can be easily shared across multiple cloud services and devices.

Highlights
  • Download DOC, PDF, XLS, TXT, IMG files
  • Manage files: rename, move, Zip/UnZip
  • Advanced PDF editor
  • Advanced Image editor
  • Edit office files (DOC, XLS, TXT)
  • Share via WiFi, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive
Features
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Doc Reader – instant files downloader and reader for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch: - Download files: DOC, XLS, PDF, TXT, IMG, PNG, JPEG and more - Manage files: rename, move, Zip / UnZip, delete - Advanced PDF editor - Advanced Image Editor - Edit office files: DOC, XLS, TXT - Share files: iTunes, WiFi, iCloud, DropBox, Google Drive, Evernote, Box Web Browser - browse and download all types of documents in a single tap - supported formats: DOC, XLS, PDF, TXT, IMG, PNG, JPEG and more - supported download features: pause, restart, cancel - download status: percentage, time File Manager - create folders - rename files and folders - move to folder feature - Zip / UnZip files - delete files or folders - documents slide menu Sharing - WiFi sharing - MultiCloud suport: iCloud, DropBox, Evernote, Box, Google Drive - Open In feature - iTunes sharing Editor - Advanced PDF editor: underline, draw, add text, delete text - Advanced Image editor: insert stickers and text, crop and change image orientation, tilt shift feature and more - DOC, TXT, RTF text editor - xls, doc, png, jpg, txt, rtf preview We are glad to hear ideas from you! Please use the feedback form in Settings menu for all your suggestions and issues.

About

PDF Scanner

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily digitize paper documents into high-quality PDF files with automatic detection, perspective correction, and color enhancements. Organize and share your scans with ease.

Highlights
  • Convert paper to multi-page PDFs
  • Automatic document detection
  • Perspective correction
  • Organize scans with tags
  • Share documents easily
  • High-resolution scans up to 300 dpi
  • Import photos from gallery
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Transform your iPhone and iPad into powerful document scanners with PDF Scanner. In just a few taps, digitize your paper documents into sharp, clean PDF files. PDF Scanner automatically detects and captures documents, applying perspective correction and color enhancements for high-quality results. Key Features At A Glance: • CREATE PDFs: ∙ Easily convert paper documents into multi-page PDF files. ∙ Automatic document detection. ∙ Enhanced with perspective correction. • FILE MANAGEMENT: ∙ Organize your scans and label them with colorful tags. • SHARE YOUR SCANS: ∙ Easily share documents with friends or co-workers. • AND MUCH MORE... Premium Features: • UNLIMITED PAGES: ∙ No limit on pages and file size of your scans. • DOCUMENT FORMAT: ∙ Choose from document sizes like US Letter, US Legal, A3, A4, A5, and more. • HIGH-RESOLUTION SCANS: ∙ Create up to 300 dpi high-resolution documents. • AUTO-ENHANCE: ∙ Automatically enhance scan quality and color. • COLOR FILTERS: ∙ Apply Black & White or grayscale filters to your scans. • PHOTO IMPORT: ∙ Import images from the Photos app. • AUTOMATIC CAPTURE: ∙ Automatically detects and scans a document. A monthly or annual subscription is required to get access to all premium features. --- Subscribe monthly or annually to access all premium features. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Monthly plans at $0.99 USD and yearly at $9.99 USD (prices may vary outside the U.S.). Charges apply to your AppStore Account at purchase confirmation. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your AppStore Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://pdf-pro.net/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://pdf-pro.net/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Documents Reader+files browser4 screens
PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Scanner at 100% against Documents Reader+files browser's 46%. PDF Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). Documents Reader+files browser's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Documents Reader+files browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PDF Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Documents Reader+files browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDF Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents Reader+files browser ships an update every 4 months, PDF Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Documents Reader+files browser versus PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuments Reader+files browserPDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (28 ratings)4.6 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2845 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAttributeDominic Rodemer

Customer experience

Documents Reader+files browser

All ratings28 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.0%

PDF Scanner

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Documents Reader+files browser

One-time1
  • Documents Reader Pro$4.99
4 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • PDF Scanner Offer - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Offer - Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
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  • PDF Scanner - Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Documents Reader+files browser free?
Documents Reader+files browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Documents Reader+files browser or PDF Scanner?
PDF Scanner is rated higher. Documents Reader+files browser averages 3.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 4.6 from 45 ratings.
Do Documents Reader+files browser or PDF Scanner have ads?
Documents Reader+files browser shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Documents Reader+files browser or PDF Scanner?
Documents Reader+files browser ships an update every 4 months, and PDF Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, Documents Reader+files browser was updated on October 14, 2026 and PDF Scanner on October 9, 2026.

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