Comparison

Virtual Assist vs PDF Scanner App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant video chat with representatives
  • Share video to show damage
  • Face-to-face communication
  • Switch between front/back cameras
  • In-app flashlight control
Features
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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

About

PDF Scanner App

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Virtual Assist4 screens
PDF Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Virtual Assist versus PDF Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual AssistPDF Scanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (279 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings279 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllstate Insurance CompanyApphaze

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

None

Virtual Assist

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Scanner App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly - No Page Limit3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly - No Page Limit$9.991 Month
  • Yearly - No Page Limit$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Virtual Assist free?
Virtual Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Scanner App free?
PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Virtual Assist or PDF Scanner App have ads?
Neither Virtual Assist nor PDF Scanner App shows ads.

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