Comparison

PDF Scanner vs Scanvra

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner

Easily scan, sign, and edit documents with high-quality PDF or JPEG output. Features include multipage scanning, OCR to convert scans to text, and secure password-protected folders. Share your documents via email or save them to iCloud.

Highlights
  • High-quality PDF/JPEG scanning
  • Document signing and editing
  • Smart image editor with color correction
  • Multipage scanning
  • Password-protected folders
  • OCR text conversion
  • Email sharing and iCloud saving
Features
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Quickly scan & sign documents, print or email them as multiple pages PDF or JPEG files. Scan anything you need including receipts, documents, paper notes, fax papers and pictures fast, easy & free! Features include: • Scan high quality PDF or JPEG files. • Sign & edit documents. • Smart image editor with colour correction. • Multipage scanning. • Password protected folders. • Share your scans via email. • AirPrint & save to iCloud. • Sort documents by date or name. • OCR (convert any scan into text). Scanner Premium Subscription • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period. • Length of subscriptions: Weekly & Yearly. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Price of subscriptions: one month 3.99 USD & one year 14.99 USD • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. For further information: Privacy Policy: https://www.personalsecurityapps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service : https://www.personalsecurityapps.com/terms-of-service

About

Scanvra

Easily create and manage PDF documents from scans or imported images. Organize files with smart folders, scan IDs, and share documents securely. Convert files to PDF and even to Word.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and IDs
  • Create PDF files
  • Import images and files
  • Smart folder organization
  • Secure PIN lock
  • Cloud sync and backup
  • Convert to Word
Features
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This app is the easiest tool to create instant PDF files in seconds by scanning real documents, ID Card and also import images directly from Photo Gallery. Advanced Document Scanner app that allow to create documents and share them quickly via multiple sharing platforms. 
Smart Folder Management - Organize your documents efficiently with Smart Folders - Categorize and manage files for quick access - Sort documents by name, date, and size Advanced Document Scanner - Single Scan and Multiple Scan modes for flexibility - Scan using camera or import images from gallery - Auto-cropping and enhancement for sharp, clear text and images - Ideal for scanning invoices, bills, contracts, business cards, certificates, and more - Save scans directly to your device - Doc Scanner is useful to scan bill, invoice, contract, bill, business card, certificate, letter, identity documents. - Sort documents by name and size. ID Card Scanning - Special ID Scan Mode for identity documents - Supports Single-side and Double-side scanning - Perfect for Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, passports, and licenses File SHARING: - Use iTunes file sharing to transfer files directly to your device via USB cable and WIFI - Open in File feature to open the document in different app like Numbers, Pages, iBooks, Kindle - Import Images and PDF files from other apps. - Sorting files based on date, size and name Security & Privacy - Protect your documents with PIN Lock - Keep sensitive files safe and secure Cloud Sync - Sync and backup your documents securely with cloud storage - Access your files anytime, anywhere PDF Converter /PDF to Word Converter - Convert images and documents (MS Office, iWork, and more) into PDF - Built-in web browser to save web pages as PDFs for offline reading - Convert the Pdf into the Word. Document Preview & Compatibility - View multiple file formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF, TXT, RTF, HTML - Supports MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Apple iWork files - Zoom and navigate documents easily Easy Sharing & Export - Share documents via email and other apps instantly - Transfer files via USB or Wi-Fi (iTunes File Sharing) - Open documents in apps like Pages, Numbers, iBooks, Kindle - Import PDFs and images from other apps Terms of Use: https://www.appaspect.com/apps/apple/docscanner/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.appaspect.com/apps/apple/docscanner/privacy.html

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
Scanvra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Scanner at 5.0 against Scanvra's 1.0. PDF Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scanvra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Scanvra every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Scanner versus Scanvra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerScanvra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (27 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTALENT ACQUISITIONS PTY LTDAppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Customer experience

PDF Scanner

All ratings27 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scanvra

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • PDF Scanner app Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner app Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner app Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • PDF Scanner app Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Scanvra

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yealy Premium Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Advertisements from App$12.99

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanvra free?
Scanvra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or Scanvra?
PDF Scanner is rated higher. PDF Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Scanvra averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PDF Scanner or Scanvra have ads?
Both PDF Scanner and Scanvra show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or Scanvra?
PDF Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scanvra every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on September 9, 2026 and Scanvra on August 26, 2026.

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