PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ vs Simple Pdf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟
Easily digitize documents, IDs, and papers with a powerful yet simple scanner. Convert scans to editable text, sign documents electronically, and print or compress PDFs for convenient sharing. Enjoy offline scanning and a user-friendly interface.
- Offline scanning
- Multi-page scanning
- E-signature
- OCR text conversion
- Highlighting tools
- Direct printing
- PDF compression
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Simple and powerful PDF-Scanner: --> Get the real feel of scanning offline. --> Navigate easily with our user-friendly interface. --> Scan multiple pages smoothly. --> Sign documents with ease using the e-signature feature. --> Convert scanned documents into editable text formats using OCR. --> Highlight crucial sections with our new tools. --> Print PDFs directly from the app for extra convenience. --> Compress PDF files for easy emailing. Full access: Upgrade to the Premium version and get unlimited access to an amazing app features without ads! — Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. — Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. — Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.levelclashapps.com/TermsOfUse.html — Privacy Policy: https://www.levelclashapps.com/PrivacyPolicy.html Enjoy!
Simple Pdf
Easily view, manage, and create PDF files. This app allows you to open local PDFs, load them from the internet, and even scan documents with your camera. It also supports merging, splitting, converting PDFs to images, and adding signatures.
- View local PDF files
- Scan documents and convert to PDF
- Merge and split PDF files
- Convert PDF to images
- Add digital signatures
- Organize and manage files
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The ultimate all-in-one PDF Reader, Editor & Scanner. View, sign, merge, split, compress, and password-protect your documents with blazing speed and complete offline privacy. Whether you are signing contracts, reading eBooks, reviewing business reports, or scanning paper receipts, this is the only PDF toolkit you will ever need on your iPhone and iPad. ◆ KEY FEATURES ◆ ◆ FAST VIEWER & IN-DOCUMENT SEARCH ◆ • Lightning-fast loading for PDFs of any size. • Real-time in-document text search with highlighted matches. • Smooth scrolling, jump-to-page navigation, and cover thumbnail previews. • Organize your library with list/grid views and one-tap Favorites. ◆ DIGITAL SIGNATURES MADE SIMPLE ◆ • Create and store multiple handwritten signatures. • Place, scale, and align your signature on contracts and agreements. • Save and export signed documents without leaving the app. ◆ HD DOCUMENT SCANNER ◆ • Turn your device camera into a high-definition portable scanner. • Automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and contrast enhancement. • Digitize physical receipts, invoices, whiteboards, and IDs into multi-page PDFs. ◆ MERGE & SPLIT PDFS ◆ • Combine multiple PDF files into one clean, consolidated report. • Split large PDFs into individual documents or separate page ranges. ◆ POWERFUL IMAGE CONVERSION ◆ • Photos to PDF: Convert camera shots and gallery photos into crisp PDF files. • PDF to Images: Extract and export any document page directly to your Photos gallery. ◆ SMART PDF COMPRESSION ◆ • Shrink file sizes by up to 85% while preserving crystal-clear text quality. • Free up device storage and easily send files over Email or messaging apps. ◆ REORDER, ROTATE & MANAGE PAGES ◆ • Effortlessly reorder pages using intuitive drag-and-drop. • Rotate individual pages (90°, 180°, 270°) to correct orientation. • Delete unwanted pages before sharing your final document. ◆ PASSWORD ENCRYPTION & PRIVACY FIRST ◆ • Lock confidential PDFs with password encryption. • Remove passwords with authorised access. • 100% Offline: Your sensitive files stay private on your device and are never uploaded to remote servers. ◆ EASY FILE SHARING ◆ • Rename, duplicate, and organise files in seconds. • Instant sharing via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, and Files. Download now and experience the fastest, most reliable PDF toolkit for iOS!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ at 4.7 against Simple Pdf's 3.2. PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Pro ⊟ sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Simple Pdf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ has 6.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of PDF Scanner Pro ⊟'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Simple Pdf's.
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ ships an update fortnightly, Simple Pdf every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ | Simple Pdf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.1K ratings) — better | 3.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Level Clash Apps S.L. | AMARDEEP DHILLON |
Customer experience
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟
Simple Pdf
Bugs and requests
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scanning area detection issues
- Exported PDFs not opening properly
- App crashes on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add option to rename PDF files
- Improve color/contrast adjustment tools
- Allow batch upload of images
Simple Pdf
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟
- Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- premium$4.997 Days
- Enjoy Unlimited for 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- All features you need$5.991 Month
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- All features you need7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- UNLIMITED SCANNING$19.991 Year
- All features you need$24.991 Year
- Premium Subscription$29.991 Year
- All features you need7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- yearly subscription$49.991 Year
Simple Pdf
- Unlock all features$3.991 Month
- Unlock feature yearly$29.991 Year
- Remove ads$2.99
Questions
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