Virtual Assist vs PDF Scanner App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Assist
Connect instantly with service representatives through video chat for faster assistance. Share video to show issues and communicate face-to-face without needing appointments. Utilize your device's camera and flashlight for clear communication.
- Instant video chat with representatives
- Share video to show damage
- Face-to-face communication
- Switch between front/back cameras
- In-app flashlight control
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Get answers faster. Video chat with a service representative at your convenience – no appointment necessary! Virtual Assist allows you to chat and share video with representatives. - Instantly connect with a service representative via video chat - Easily switch between your front-facing and back-facing cameras during the call to show damage and speak face-to-face - Turn on your flashlight without exiting the app
PDF Scanner App
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Scan anything into a sharp, clean PDF in seconds. Receipts, contracts, ID cards, passports, notes, whiteboards: point your camera and Scanner App finds the page edges, straightens the shot, and saves it. Everything runs on your iPhone. No account, no cloud, no servers. Your documents never leave your device. SCAN ANYTHING • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Single page, or batch capture for long documents • ID Card and Passport modes put both sides on one page • Seven filters: Auto, Magic Color, Gray, Black & White, Lighten, No Shadow, and Original EXTRACT TEXT WITH OCR • Recognize the text in any scan, then copy, search, or export it • Turn a photo of a printed page into text you can actually use CONVERT AND EXPORT • Save as PDF, JPG, TXT, or Word (DOCX) • Turn photos and pictures into a single PDF • Share straight to Mail, Messages, Files, or any other app SIGN AND EDIT • Draw a signature or stamp once, then reuse it on any document • Rotate pages, change filters, and reorder pages by dragging • Rename documents, sort them into folders, and search your library EXTRA TOOLS • QR code and barcode scanner • Count objects in a photo BUILT TO STAY PRIVATE You scan your most sensitive paperwork. It should stay yours. • 100 percent on-device processing. We run no servers for this app • No account, no sign-up, no email required • No ads at any tier. No analytics, no trackers, no third-party SDKs • App Store privacy label: Data Not Collected • Lock the app behind a 4-digit PIN and Face ID FREE AND PREMIUM Scanner App is free to use, with limits: up to 20 saved documents, 3 pages per document, 5 OCR text extractions, and 3 exports per day. Free PDF and JPG exports carry a small watermark. Scanner Premium unlocks: • Unlimited scans, documents, and pages • Unlimited OCR text recognition • Convert scans to Word (DOCX) • Signatures and stamps • No watermarks on exports Premium is available as a weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription, with a free trial on the weekly plan. Pricing for your region is shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://apphaze.com/scanner/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://apphaze.com/scanner/terms/ Support: https://apphaze.com/scanner/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Assist at none against PDF Scanner App's 3. Virtual Assist also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. PDF Scanner App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Virtual Assist asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Virtual Assist | PDF Scanner App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (279 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 279 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allstate Insurance Company | Apphaze |
Bugs and requests
Virtual Assist
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes immediately on iOS
- White screen when selecting service type
- App freezes during profile setup
- Video call disconnects without reconnection option
- 5G network compatibility issues
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- App spins indefinitely without loading
- Unable to enter verification codes
- Choppy or non-functional video/audio
- Black screen during video calls
- App wipes saved information when closing
- Cannot progress past initial screens
Requested features
9 requests- Appointment scheduling capability
- Email or phone-based claim submission alternative
- In-person adjuster inspection option
- Better app branding to identify it as Allstate service
- Offline functionality or image upload without video call
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- Callback scheduling with guaranteed timeframe
- Support for multiple network types including 5G
- iOS compatibility improvements
- Data privacy controls for personal device usage
PDF Scanner App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Virtual Assist
No in-app purchases
PDF Scanner App
- Weekly - No Page Limit3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly - No Page Limit$9.991 Month
- Yearly - No Page Limit$39.991 Year








