Comparison

PDF Scanner vs Mobile 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

Digitize paper documents into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. This portable scanner app allows you to scan receipts, licenses, and certificates, storing them locally on your device. Share your scanned documents easily via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Scan documents from camera or gallery
  • Generate high-quality PDF or JPEG files
  • Automatic cropping and enhancement
  • Manual enhancement modes
  • Local storage, no internet required
  • Share via email and social media
Features
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PDF Scanner is a handy tool to digitize and make soft copies for all your paper documents. May it be your expense receipts, drivers licence, certificates or any other Important Document, Just Scan and Save paper documents on your phone and make them handy to share. NEVER LOOSE A DOCUMENT. Take this portable document scanner anywhere you go for your daily business needs. It doesn't require an Internet connection as all scans are stored locally on your device. PDF Scanner allows you to scan and share any information whenever and wherever you want. Just take a picture of whatever you want to scan, the auto cropping removes the unused edges and auto enhancing makes the picture sharp and clear in seconds. You may also manually choose one of the four enhancing modes to customize the scan, and then you can generate a PDF Version with one tap and share it with others. you can also generate a JPEG Version. PDF Scanner provides multiple way to share scans. You may email the document to yourself or others, or share them by social media. Say goodbye to huge office scanners and get this ultra fast pdf scanner app now! “Scanner App” app main features: Advanced PDF Scanner app: - Scan existing image from gallery - Scan from camera - Scan to high quality PDF or JPEG - Save scans in grayscale, black and white or color - Automatic shutter and border detection for any scannable object - Advanced pic processing with enhancement and color correction, noise removing, automatic perspective correction and more Turn your phone into a portable scanner. Try Now!!

About

Mobile Scanner App

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and photos into clear PDFs or JPEGs. Extract text with OCR, organize files, and share them securely.

Highlights
  • Scan documents, receipts, photos, and books
  • Convert to PDF, Word, or JPEG
  • OCR text extraction and editing
  • Automatic border detection and cropping
  • Sign and edit scanned documents
  • Organize and share files via cloud
  • Password protection for documents
Features
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Mobile Scanner is a free-to-download and all-in-one scanner app. Scan any documents, paper notes, photos, receipts, and books into clear PDFs and pictures. Convert images into text with OCR technology and export searchable PDF files. Get the Mobile Scanner app now and turn your phone into a powerful digital office. Ultra-fast Scanning - Scan anything - receipts, pictures, notes, business cards, contracts, fax papers, and books with precision and turn them into PDF, Word, or JPEG files. - Batch scanning - scan as many as you like and save the files as one PDF. Smart Image Optimizing: - Automatic border detection and cropping. - Preview, crop, rotate, adjust color and resize the PDF or photos you scan. - Remove and edit imperfections, erase stains, marks, creases, and handwriting. - Sign your scans manually or add signatures for the document. - Generate perfect quality docs with advanced picture processing filters. Text Extracting & Editing - Built-in OCR (optical character recognition) technology to recognize any text from your scans. - Edit the text as you want. - Export texts as TXT. Organize & Share Files - Organize your files with custom folders, drag & drop to reorder. - Share documents by email attachments. - Upload scanned files to cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. - Print PDF files, such as contracts and invoices, right from the scanner app. Secure Important Documents - Ensure privacy by setting passwords to lock confidential documents and folders. - Keep all your personal information like contracts, bank cards, and tax documents secure. Download the free Mobile Scanner app to convert documents and photos into PDFand JPEG files. With the Mobile Scanner app, you will be more efficient in work and life! UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION -Subscription Name: Yearly Premium -Subscription Duration: 1 year ( 3 days trial) -Subscription Description: Users will get Mobile Scanner Yearly Premium which includes unlimited scans and folders, unlimited exports, batch scanning, unlimited cloud storage, and using the app without ads. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. -The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://app-service.mobilescanner.com/static/privacy_policy.html Terms Of Service: https://app-service.mobilescanner.com/static/user_agreement.html Contact us We'd love to hear your feedback: support@mobilescanner.com Get to know more about the Mobile Scanner App: https://www.mobilescanner.com/

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
Mobile Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Scanner App at 80% against PDF Scanner's 33%. Mobile Scanner App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (58K vs 2). PDF Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mobile Scanner App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Scanner App has 58K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PDF Scanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of Mobile Scanner App's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PDF Scanner versus Mobile Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerMobile Scanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (58K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews80.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings258K — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#77 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply Entertaining LLCGlority Global Group Ltd.

Customer experience

PDF Scanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Mobile Scanner App

All ratings57,128 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews2,224 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative15.9%

Bugs and requests

PDF Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mobile Scanner App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Trouble with file transfer and email integration
  • Inconsistent performance and unexpected crashes
  • Issues with subscription management and cancellation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved integration with cloud storage and productivity apps
  • More flexible subscription options or one-time purchase
  • Enhanced OCR capabilities and text editing features
  • Expanded support for larger document sizes and multi-page scanning

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Scanner

One-time1
  • PDF Scanner Pro$0.99
12 purchases

Mobile Scanner App

Subscriptions10
  • Scanner Premium$3.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium7 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Scanner Premium$9.991 Month
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • MobileScanner Premium1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Scanner Yearly Premium1 Month trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Scanner Yearly Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Scanner Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
  • MobileScanner Premium$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Scanner Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobile Scanner App free?
Mobile Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or Mobile Scanner App?
Mobile Scanner App is rated higher. PDF Scanner averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mobile Scanner App averages 4.8 from 58K ratings.
Do PDF Scanner or Mobile Scanner App have ads?
Mobile Scanner App shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.

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