Comparison

Nova Scanner vs PDF Editor

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

Head to head
About

Nova Scanner

Transform your phone into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily capture, edit, and share documents as PDFs or JPEGs. Features include OCR for text extraction, faxing, and secure document management.

Highlights
  • Multipage scanning
  • OCR text extraction
  • Cheap fax service
  • Document signing
  • Cloud file integration
  • Export as PDF/JPEG/PNG
Features
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Want a scanner in your pocket? SOLUTION: Scanner Now - extracts all the features of a real scanner into your iPhone. With Scanner Now, all you need to do is just take photos of your pages, documents, receipts, whiteboard, anything page like, leave the rest to the app, and have a coffee! Scanner Now is a handy scanner app that will turn your iOS device into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily scan, save, and share any documents in PDF or JPEG. More than just a PDF scanner. Use Scanner Now to turn anything — receipts, notes, documents, photos, business cards, whiteboards — into PDF with text you can reuse from each PDF and photo scan. Designed and developed by polycents! APP FEATURES: Scanner document - Multipage scanning - 3 pre-set page effect, black & white(thresholding), grayscale, colored. - 3-page enhancements - color correction, noise removing, white balance - Page finding - auto-detect border of a page. - Page rotating. Fax document - Cheap fax service - Send fax quickly - Fax history can be queried OCR document - Easily turn an image to text with the OCR function. - Extract text from a scanned document and then edit it as you wish. - Text scanner recognizes all popular languages and can even detect multiple languages within one document. Sign document - Easily sign in any document - Save each of your signatures Documents Management - Docs are arranged by the timeline. - OCR - Grid and list view. - Edit, share, rename, merge, delete documents, and pages. - Pictures from the camera roll, album. - Files from iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, Evernote, One Note Documents Share - System based sharing menu. - Export as PDF, JPEG, PNG. - Fax, Email, Printer. Misc - Passcode when launching. - File transferring via Wi-Fi. # Subscription Details # - A free trial period is provided. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription The following subscription plans are available (price may vary depending on location): • 12-month subscription with 7-day trial version – US$ 11.99 • 1-month subscription – US$ 1.99 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/55082894 Terms of use: https://polycents.com/terms-%26-conditions-3 Please don’t be hesitate to contact us using the built-in support page or directly email to scanner@bhi-technologies.com when you meet with any problem.

About

PDF Editor

Edit, scan, and manage all your PDF files with this comprehensive tool. Easily add text, highlight, sign documents, convert formats, and organize pages. Optimized for mobile devices, it streamlines everyday PDF tasks for work, study, and personal use.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF content
  • Sign documents
  • Scan to PDF
  • Convert PDF formats
  • Split and merge PDFs
  • Compress PDF size
  • Crop and adjust pages
Features
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PDF Editor – All-in-One PDF Tool Edit, scan, and manage your PDF files in one simple app. PDF Editor helps you handle all your everyday PDF tasks — fast, clean, and easy. KEY FEATURES ● Edit PDF: edit content, add text, highlight, and markup ● Sign PDF: sign documents quickly and professionally ● Scan to PDF: scan documents using your camera in high quality ● Convert PDF: PDF ↔ Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Image ● Split & Merge: split or merge PDF files easily ● Compress PDF: reduce file size without losing quality ● Crop & Adjust: precisely crop and adjust PDF pages ● Favorite Tools: pin your most-used tools for faster access WHY YOU’LL LOVE PDF EDITOR ● Clean and intuitive interface ● Fast and effortless workflows ● Perfect for work, study, and daily paperwork ● Optimized for iPhone & iPad Download PDF Editor today and manage all your PDF files in just a few taps. ------------------------------------------------ Terms of Service: https://maplelabs.co/policies/#tos Privacy: https://maplelabs.co/policies/ If you have any feedback, do not hesitate to contact us at support@maplelabs.co

Screenshots

Nova Scanner4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nova Scanner and PDF Editor both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Nova Scanner's written reviews are positive against 20% of PDF Editor's. Nova Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Nova Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PDF Editor sells 7 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Nova Scanner against 4.5 for PDF Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 817 and 461 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Nova Scanner's written reviews are positive against 20% of PDF Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Scanner ships an update every 2 months, PDF Editor monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nova Scanner versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova ScannerPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (817 ratings) — better4.5 (461 ratings)
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings817 — better461
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsMaple Labs Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Nova Scanner

All ratings817 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative20.7%

PDF Editor

All ratings461 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Nova Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription not working as expected
  • Repeated prompts to subscribe even with active subscription
  • Distorted or partial image capture

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bulk document sharing
  • Improved subscription management
  • Compatibility with more platforms (e.g., Canvas, Discord)

PDF Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Nova Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Scanner App Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner, Fax and OCR7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • PDF Scanner, Fax and OCR7 Days trial$10.991 Year
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  • Scanner App Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time5
  • Scanner App - 50 Fax Credits$3.99
  • 250 Fax Credits$9.99
  • 600 Fax Credits$19.99
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  • Upgrade to Premium$19.99
  • 2000 Fax Credits$49.99
7 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions6
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium$5.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Premium$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro App$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Nova Scanner free?
Nova Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Scanner or PDF Editor?
Nova Scanner is rated higher. Nova Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 817 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.5 from 461 ratings.
Do Nova Scanner or PDF Editor have ads?
PDF Editor shows ads; Nova Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Nova Scanner or PDF Editor?
Nova Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, Nova Scanner was updated on September 30, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 30, 2026.

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