# Scan PDF vs Measure Tool

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan PDF at 80% against Measure Tool's 0%. Scan PDF also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Measure Tool's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (320 vs 19). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Measure Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scan PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Tool has 320 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Scan PDF's written reviews are positive against 0% of Measure Tool's.

Scan PDF ships an update every 2 months, Measure Tool fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan PDF | Measure Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-pdf-documents-manager/id1215287203/reviews)** | [4.3 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-tool-measuring-tape/id6463710916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **320** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexandr Zelensky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540163645) | [Conlan Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663862039) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-pdf-documents-manager/id1215287203)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDFManager Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PDFManager Premium Montly | $6.99 | per month |
| PDFManager Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Measure Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-tool-measuring-tape/id6463710916)

Measure objects around you with your phone's camera. Get accurate dimensions for shopping, DIY projects, or personal curiosity. This AI-powered tool provides precise measurements in seconds.

**Highlights:** Camera-based object measurement, Accurate width and height dimensions, Imperial and metric units, Shopping item sizing, DIY project measurements, Animal and human measurements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measuring Tape - Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Measuring Tape: 1 Week Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Measure Tool: Ruler for 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Measuring Tape - 1 Year Access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Inaccurate measurements
- ❌ Difficult to use
- ❌ Size out of spec
- ❌ Cannot measure horizontally
- ❌ Requires subscription for use

**Reported bugs**

- Rarely allows adding points
- AI needs more training


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan PDF free?

Scan PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Measure Tool free?

Measure Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scan PDF or Measure Tool?

Scan PDF is rated higher. Scan PDF averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Measure Tool averages 4.3 from 320 ratings.

### Do Scan PDF or Measure Tool have ads?

Neither Scan PDF nor Measure Tool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan PDF or Measure Tool?

Scan PDF ships an update every 2 months, and Measure Tool fortnightly. Most recently, Scan PDF was updated on November 8, 2026 and Measure Tool on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*