# SwiftDocs vs Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +

The clearest difference is price: Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + at Free against SwiftDocs's $0.99. Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 48) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). SwiftDocs's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + is free to download; SwiftDocs costs $0.99 up front. SwiftDocs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SwiftDocs against 4.6 for Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + has 26K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of SwiftDocs's written reviews are positive against 50% of Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +'s.

SwiftDocs ships an update every 2 months, Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwiftDocs | Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftdocs-pdf-document-maker/id1285025662/reviews) | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-pdf-convert-scanner-plus/id1495971405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 49.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | #171 |
| Size | 79 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Basic Software Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014233827) | [JatApp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797309022) |

## What reviewers say

### SwiftDocs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftdocs-pdf-document-maker/id1285025662)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Scan, sign, and markup documents with ease. This app allows you to convert files to PDF, add text overlays, and manage your documents on the go. Its signature system smooths out e-signatures for a professional look.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, Sign and markup PDFs, Convert to PDF, Professional e-signatures, Add text overlays, Manage documents on the go

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwiftDocs Pro | $7.99 | per month |


### Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-pdf-convert-scanner-plus/id1495971405)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and images. Convert scanned content to various formats, extract text using OCR, and manage your files efficiently. Secure your documents with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Quick document scanning, Convert to TXT, PDF, JPEG, OCR text recognition and editing, Object ruler and counter, Advanced file management, Secure document sharing, E-signature and watermarks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App: Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fax Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fax Flow weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner weekly subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App: Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| My Scanner App: Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Fax Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription $49,99 | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Quick and easy scanning
- 📁 Convenient document organization
- 🔍 Useful OCR functionality
- 🚀 Efficient for work and studies
- 🔒 Secure file storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔓 Misleading free trial
- 🐛 Buggy performance issues
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited free features
- 📤 Difficulty unsubscribing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent scan quality
- Saved changes not persisting
- Unreliable fax feature

**Requested features**

- Batch scanning option
- Improved file editing tools
- Customizable scanning settings
- Compatibility with more devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwiftDocs free?

SwiftDocs costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwiftDocs or Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +?

SwiftDocs and Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 48 and 26K ratings respectively.

### Do SwiftDocs or Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + have ads?

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + shows ads; SwiftDocs does not.

### Which is updated more often, SwiftDocs or Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +?

SwiftDocs ships an update every 2 months, and Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + monthly. Most recently, SwiftDocs was updated on September 23, 2026 and Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SwiftDocs or Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +?

SwiftDocs currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*