Comparison

PDF Scanner vs Scanner PDF

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner

Transform your device into a portable scanner to digitize any document. Quickly capture, enhance, and export multi-page PDFs to cloud services or print them wirelessly. Ideal for archiving, note-taking, and on-the-go document management.

Highlights
  • Automatic document edge and perspective detection
  • Multi-page PDF creation
  • Cloud service export (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • AirPrint printing
  • Perspective correction and cropping
  • On-device processing
Features
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This app will turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable document scanner. Quickly scan your documents on the go and export them as multi-page PDF files. Upload your scans to a cloud service or print them using AirPrint. This application incorporates special algorithms which correct perspective and make your scans as readable as possible. With this app you can scan books, receipts, any kind of documents, paper notes, whiteboards, business cards and schedules. FEATURES - Automatic detection of document edges and perspective - Ultra-fast processing - Creates PDF documents with multiple pages - Emails scans as PDF files - Exports documents to cloud service like iCloud, Dropbox or Google Drive. - Prints over AirPrint - Scans in color, grayscale, or black & white - Easily crop and correct the perspective: You don't need to take a perfect straight shot. - Thumbnail view - Add pages anytime and delete pages - Instant one-tap brightness and color controls - Set page sizes for PDF ( Letter, Legal, A4 and more ) - Documents are processed on the phone, not sent to a third-party server - Universal - a single app for both iPhone and iPad. WHAT PEOPLE USE THIS APP FOR - Quickly scan any document anywhere - Get rid of all your paper documents by archiving them to a cloud service - At the university, take a picture of the whiteboard - Save handwritten memos, or book pages for future reference TIPS ON SCANNING - Make sure your document is flat and well lit. - Include some margin around your document while shooting. - Use flash in low light conditions, but avoid glare with glossy documents. Download this PDF Scanner today!

About

Scanner PDF

This app transforms your phone into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, add signatures and stamps, and convert them into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. It also features OCR for text recognition and translation, and allows direct faxing.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with phone camera
  • Convert to PDF, JPEG, PNG
  • OCR text recognition and translation
  • E-sign and stamp documents
  • Direct faxing from device
  • Cloud storage backup
Features
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PDF Scanner App is a powerful scanner that fits in your pocket! Discover a universal tool to scan any paper document and save its digital version in a wink. Scan, sign, affix and share multipage documents in high quality PDFs or JPEGs easier than ever. Enjoy the smoothest experience while scanning: - Business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets and email them back - Paper notes and sketches to always keep them at hand - Any articles and book pages for later read - Receipts to keep track of travel expenses - Business cards to save the important contacts - Rentals, credit notes, bills or any other printed documents Recognize text on your scans with OCR: - Extract and edit text from books, bills, scans, etc. - Printed and handwritten text will be automatically recognized - Translate recognized text into 100+ languages E-sign and stamp documents right on your device: - Put one or several signatures and stamps into the app - Add them to any scanned pages in a tap Share your scans via: - Email or message documents as PDF, JPEG, or PNG, or save to Photos - Export to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive or open in any 3rd party application Fax directly from the Scanner App: - Take photos of documents with your camera - E-sign or stamp your faxes - Fax from iPhone in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, etc. - Use delivery tracking to check fax status Have all your files within Cloud Storage: - All your Scanner App files in Cloud Storage are backed up safely so you don’t lose them Keep all the important docs at your fingertips and beat back the paper clutter easy breezy! We offer a great feature for our users called Business Pack! Now you can use one subscription to access both “Scanner PDF – Scan Documents”, "Call Recorder for Me", "Second Phone Number for Me" and "Invoice Maker app" apps simultaneously. Our “Second Phone Number for Me” app gives users the ability to have one more number without an additional sim card. One phone, two numbers! "Call Recorder" helps you to record phone calls. "Invoice Maker app" is an amazing tool for invoice creating. Great for small business! Business Pack subscription gives access to "Scanner PDF - Scan Documents", "Call Recorder for Me", "Second Phone Number for Me" and "Invoice Maker app" apps simultaneously. Basic premium subscription gives access to "Scanner PDF - Scan Documents" app only. Choose from different subscription options! Business Pack subscriptions: - 1 Week Business Pack - 1 Month Business Pack - 6 Months Business Pack - 1 Year Business Pack Basic premium Scanner subscriptions: - 1 Month Subscription - 6 Months Subscription - 1 Year Subscription * Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Help Additional Subscription Information – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off 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 and the cost will be identified. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://neosus.net/privacy-policy-page/ Terms of Use: https://neosus.net/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
Scanner PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Scanner at free with in-app purchases against Scanner PDF's subscription. PDF Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Scanner PDF's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (20K vs 103). On price, rating, ads 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. PDF Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scanner PDF sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Scanner against 4.6 for Scanner PDF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner PDF has 20K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of PDF Scanner's written reviews are positive against 32% of Scanner PDF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner ships an update every 25 months, Scanner PDF every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Scanner versus Scanner PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerScanner PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (103 ratings)4.6 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews32.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10320K — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetviking ABNeosus

Customer experience

PDF Scanner

All ratings102 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.6%

Scanner PDF

All ratings20,233 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,396 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative65.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Scanner PDF

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanned documents disappearing
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation
  • Inability to access scanned documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to permanently disable subscription
  • Improved image quality and processing
  • Clearer pricing and subscription information

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Scanner

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
9 purchases

Scanner PDF

Subscriptions9
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Smart Business Pack3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • 1 Week Business Pack3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month Business Pack3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Scanner yearly premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • 1 Year Business Pack3 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner PDF free?
Scanner PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or Scanner PDF?
Scanner PDF is rated higher. PDF Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Scanner PDF averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.
Do PDF Scanner or Scanner PDF have ads?
Neither PDF Scanner nor Scanner PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or Scanner PDF?
PDF Scanner ships an update every 25 months, and Scanner PDF every 3 months. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on October 21, 2026 and Scanner PDF on October 26, 2026.

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