Comparison

PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ 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

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.

Highlights
  • Offline scanning
  • Multi-page scanning
  • E-signature
  • OCR text conversion
  • Highlighting tools
  • Direct printing
  • PDF compression
Features
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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!

About

PDF Scanner App

This app uses AI to enhance scanned documents, making text sharp and readable even in poor lighting. It offers automatic cropping, multilingual OCR, and flexible file management for easy sharing and organization.

Highlights
  • AI smart HD enhancement
  • Intelligent binarization
  • Accurate document scanning
  • Multilingual OCR
  • Flexible file management
  • Easy sharing
Features
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PDF Scanner App — Make every scan clear PDF Scanner App converts and exports the self-trained super-resolution Python model to a CoreML smart HD model available for iOS, and uses AI to make the smart HD filter obtain super-resolution details and texture enhancements, turning ordinary pages shot by mobile phones into high-resolution documents instantly, making text and lines sharp regardless of dim light, shadows or paper folds. The simple interface and fully automatic process allow you to switch between "shoot → draft" in milliseconds, and completely say goodbye to tedious parameter adjustments. Core functions: AI smart HD The self-trained super-resolution smart HD model automatically enhances text edges and detailed textures, greatly reducing blur and noise, and making low-quality originals clear again. Intelligent binarization processing Adjust the black and white threshold according to the page lighting and color distribution to ensure that the fonts of documents such as forms and contracts are always clear and readable. Accurate scanning Capture clear and accurate scans of documents, receipts, business cards, etc. Intelligent edge detection and automatic cropping provide professional results every time. Multilingual Accurate OCR Built-in multilingual recognition engine, supports common languages ​​such as Chinese, English, French, Spanish, and Japanese, retains the original layout, and exports editable text or standard PDF. Flexible file management Save scans in PDF or image format (JPEG/PNG) to meet your needs. Easily merge multiple pages into a single document to simplify sharing. Easy sharing Instantly share your scans on major platforms such as email, messaging apps, and social networks. Enjoy high-resolution sharing for clear scans, ensuring that every detail is captured and delivered. Designed with privacy in mind All scans are securely stored on your device. The option to encrypt sensitive files gives you extra peace of mind. Why choose PDF Scanner App "One shot and done": fully automatic processing flow, from shadow removal, text edge sharpening to AI detail texture enhancement, instantly produce manuscripts. Extremely readable: Whether the paper is old and damaged or the picture is blurry, it can be intelligently processed to reproduce the clearest content. Professional application: A must-have for fast-paced offices in industries such as law, finance, and education. Quickly scan → identify → share, all in one go. Zero learning cost: Remove unnecessary settings, anyone can use it, and complete the first scanning experience in seconds. PDF Scanner App is not just a "scanner", but a smart tool that gives documents a "new lease of life". Subscription function service: 1. Subscription service: weekly subscription, lifetime subscription 2. Subscription price: subject to IAP application information Terms of Service 1. User terms of service: https://zonghong-termsofuse.pages.dev 2. Privacy Policy: https://zonghong-privacypolicy.pages.dev/ Contact us: zonghong_global@163.com

Screenshots

PDF Scanner Pro ⊟4 screens
PDF Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Scanner App at none against PDF Scanner Pro ⊟'s shown. PDF Scanner Pro ⊟'s advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 63) and review sentiment (40% vs 17%). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner App sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ has 6.1K ratings behind it against 63, 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 17% of PDF Scanner App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ ships an update fortnightly, PDF Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ versus PDF Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner Pro ⊟PDF Scanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.1K ratings) — better4.5 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6.1K — better63
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLevel Clash Apps S.L.Shanghai Zongchong Information Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

PDF Scanner Pro ⊟

All ratings6,147 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative53.0%

PDF Scanner App

All ratings63 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

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

PDF Scanner App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

PDF Scanner Pro ⊟

Subscriptions15
  • 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
13 purchases

PDF Scanner App

Subscriptions9
  • Special offer for new users7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Scanner App Pro 1 Week$9.997 Days
  • Scanner App Pro 1 Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Special offer for new users1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Scanner App Pro 1 Monthly$14.991 Month
  • AI 全能扫描王半年会员1 Month trial$19.996 Months
  • Scanner App Pro 3 Monthly$19.993 Months
  • Scanner App Pro 1 Year$29.991 Year
  • Scanner App Pro 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • AI全能扫描王月会员$14.99
  • Scanner App Pro 3 Monthly$24.99
  • Scanner App Pro 3 Monthly$44.99
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  • FScanup Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ free?
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner App free?
PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ or PDF Scanner App?
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ is rated higher. PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while PDF Scanner App averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.
Do PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ or PDF Scanner App have ads?
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ shows ads; PDF Scanner App does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ or PDF Scanner App?
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Scanner App every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner Pro ⊟ was updated on October 29, 2026 and PDF Scanner App on October 30, 2026.

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