# PDF Scanner vs CameraScan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CameraScan at 100% against PDF Scanner's 48%. CameraScan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CameraScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CameraScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of PDF Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of CameraScan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner | CameraScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerfile-scanner-app/id1271646620/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerascandocument-scanner/id6475565461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Yousigan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290096219) | [Shenzhen Miguo Qudong Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721850272) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerfile-scanner-app/id1271646620)

Transform your device into a portable scanner to efficiently digitize documents, IDs, and forms. Extract text with OCR, edit content, and export in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, or TXT. This app enhances productivity for students, professionals, and anyone needing quick document management.

**Highlights:** Text OCR and extraction, Batch scanning, Multi-language translation, High-definition document scanning, ID and card scanning, Form scanning and data analysis, Electronic signatures and watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $3.99 | per month |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $5.99 | per month |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $12.99 | per year |
| 3次按次付费功能使用资格 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $11.99 | one-time |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $15.99 | one-time |
| Two Year Membership | $15.99 | one-time |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $22.99 | one-time |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $29.99 | one-time |


### CameraScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerascandocument-scanner/id6475565461)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily capture documents, recognize text, convert formats like PDF to Word, and manage your files efficiently for work, study, or daily life.

**Highlights:** Mobile document scanning, High-precision OCR text recognition, PDF and Word format conversion, ID card scanning, Smart enhancement technology, Electronic watermark

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WEEKLY ACCESS | $9.90 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Monthly | $18.00 | per month |
| QUARTERLY ACCESS | $39.90 | per 3 months |
| YEARLY ACCESS | $69.90 | per year |
| Month | $25.00 | one-time |
| Subscribe Yearly | $99.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Is CameraScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or CameraScan?

CameraScan is rated higher. PDF Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while CameraScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner or CameraScan have ads?

PDF Scanner shows ads; CameraScan does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or CameraScan?

PDF Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and CameraScan fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on September 28, 2026 and CameraScan on August 28, 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.*