Comparison

Scan PDF vs PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

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

Head to head
About

Scan PDF

Easily create digital copies of physical documents using your device's camera. Convert them into PDF files with advanced editing, OCR, and signing capabilities. Share and manage your scanned documents efficiently.

Highlights
  • Create digital PDF copies of documents
  • Edit and annotate scanned PDFs
  • Image to Text (OCR) conversion
  • Sign and share PDF files
  • Post-processing effects for clean scans
  • User-friendly SwiftUI interface
Features
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PDF Document Scanner provide easy way to create digital copies of your old documents. Document scanner is a quick and easy to use app for Apple devices. Simply set your document on the table and then frame it up on the screen. Tap on the screen to focus your device camera on the document. If lighting is bad in your room, tap on the light bulb icon to turn on your device camera flash. Then tap on the save icon. The document will be converted to a PDF file and stored on your iPhone. From there you can copy it to your computer and share in Cloud for safe keeping! - Now with post processing effects to clean up scans before saving! - Turn those old documents into digital Adobe PDF files. - Use the flash torch on your device to illuminate your document. - Tap on the screen to focus on your document for the highest clarity. - Save the PDF files to your device. - Tap on the file name after save to open the document in your default PDF Viewer - Transfer the PDF files to your Mac or PC for safekeeping. - Impress the ladies. Chicks dig dudes with document scanners on their phones. - Share your finished PDF files New features: - Powerfull Search Documents - Edit and Annotation PDF - Image to Text (OCR) - Sign and Share PDF - SwiftUI user-friendly interface - Small application size Terms and Conditions: https://scanspdf.app/terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to read, edit, annotate, convert, and scan PDFs with an intuitive interface. Features include form filling, digital signatures, page management, and robust sharing options across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Read and edit PDFs
  • Annotate and markup documents
  • Fill forms and add digital signatures
  • Convert images and web pages to PDF
  • Scan documents with OCR
  • Organize and manage PDF library
  • Share via AirDrop and iCloud
Features
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PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® Smart, Intuitive, and Apple Optimized Experience the ultimate PDF solution, designed with Liquid Glass for a sleek, smooth, and visually stunning interface across all Apple devices. CORE PDF FEATURES Effortlessly read, edit, and create PDFs with a smooth, intuitive interface. One-touch annotation and markup: highlight, underline, and add notes anywhere. Draw or paint directly on PDFs with a full color palette. Insert text boxes, headers, and footers. Fill forms and create digital signatures, drag & drop signatures precisely. Rearrange, add, or delete PDF pages easily. Lock PDFs to protect sensitive documents. Compress, zip, and print PDFs directly from your device. Fully accessible for users with visual, motor, or cognitive disabilities. PDF VIEWING AND READING High-resolution display for crisp text and images. Day & night modes for comfortable reading. Search text and use Siri to find notes, open documents, and access PDFs instantly. Zoom in/out seamlessly on text and images. Tag, organize, and customize your PDF library for easy access. Quick access via widgets, shortcuts, and Apple Watch support. Take a summary using Apple Intelligence. A PDF app designed with Liquid Glass for an enhanced user experience. Listen to any book read aloud in natural voices, with each word highlighted as it's spoken. Adjust speed, pick your voice and language, and follow along page by page. PDF EDITING AND ANNOTATION Highlight, underline, and annotate PDFs with ease. Draw, sketch, or paint anywhere using customizable colors and brushes. Insert shapes, images, and photos, and customize text boxes with full control over font style, size, and color. Real-time collaborative annotation via SharePlay. Fill forms, invoices, and contracts with intelligent form recognition. Digital signature creation and placement for effortless signing. PDF CONVERSION AND SCANNING Convert images, web pages, and camera photos into PDFs. OCR text recognition for scanned documents. ( Image to Text ) Scan receipts, notes, contracts, and reports. Batch scanning for multiple pages. AI-enhanced processing for professional, high-quality PDFs. PDF Converter for exporting files to multiple formats including HEIC, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and PDF. Create professional invoices and export them as PDFs to easily share, send, or print. FILE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION Save edits to new or existing PDFs. Archive and share PDFs via AirDrop, iMessage, iCloud, and more. Collaborative PDF workspace with annotation support. Multi-language support for global accessibility. SECURITY AND PRIVACY Lock PDFs with a password. No data collection; all documents remain private. Customize PDF access and permissions. CLOUD, SHARING, AND TRANSFER iCloud integration for seamless syncing across Apple devices. Share via AirDrop, iMessage, WhatsApp, Google Drive, and more. Import/export PDFs from multiple platforms. Quick, one-tap sharing options. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE AND TERMS: Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes Account Settings or via the “Manage Subscription” option in the App Settings menu. Please note that refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the subscription term. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Terms of use: https://pdfeditorpdfbookreader.app/terms Privacy policy: https://pdfeditorpdfbookreader.app/privacy

Screenshots

Scan PDF4 screens
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scan PDF at 4.8 against PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s 4.3. Scan PDF also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 18). On price, review sentiment, 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. Scan PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® has 22K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Scan PDF's written reviews are positive against 83% of PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan PDF ships an update every 2 months, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scan PDF versus PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan PDFPDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better4.3 (22K ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews82.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1822K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandr ZelenskyMilad Fakhr

Customer experience

Scan PDF

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

All ratings22,211 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative16.6%

Bugs and requests

Scan PDF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Text not saving properly after editing
  • Difficulty accessing documents at the bottom of PDFs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add folder organization for PDFs
  • Improve text editing and input responsiveness
  • Provide more customization options for PDF viewing
  • Integrate with cloud storage services

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scan PDF

Subscriptions3
  • PDFManager Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • PDFManager Premium Montly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • PDFManager Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
6 purchases

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$17.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Scanner (OCR)$3.99
  • Save PDF$49.99
  • PDF Editor Creator & Scanner$49.99

Questions

Is Scan PDF free?
Scan PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® free?
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan PDF or PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®?
Scan PDF is rated higher. Scan PDF averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 from 22K ratings.
Do Scan PDF or PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® have ads?
Neither Scan PDF nor PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan PDF or PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®?
Scan PDF ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® every 4 days. Most recently, Scan PDF was updated on August 22, 2026 and PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® on September 25, 2026.

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