# SwiftDocs vs Scanner PDF Editor

The clearest difference is price: Scanner PDF Editor at Free against SwiftDocs's $0.99. Scanner PDF Editor also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). SwiftDocs's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 63%) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scanner PDF Editor is free to download; SwiftDocs costs $0.99 up front. SwiftDocs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and Scanner PDF Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 43 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of SwiftDocs's written reviews are positive against 63% of Scanner PDF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SwiftDocs ships an update every 2 months, Scanner PDF Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwiftDocs | Scanner PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftdocs-pdf-document-maker/id1285025662/reviews) | **[4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-editor/id1609415245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Basic Software Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014233827) | [Gowalk - Fzco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701769855) |

## 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 |


### Scanner PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-editor/id1609415245)

Effortlessly sign, scan, and edit documents on your mobile device. This app simplifies document management, allowing you to create e-signatures, fill forms, and share PDFs on the go. It's designed for anyone needing a quick and easy way to handle digital documents.

**Highlights:** Create and add e-signatures to PDFs, Scan documents with auto-crop, Add text to documents and images, Fill and electronically sign forms, Share PDFs and print scanned documents, Import documents from files and gallery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Primum subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Scanner | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwiftDocs free?

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

### Is Scanner PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwiftDocs or Scanner PDF Editor?

Scanner PDF Editor is rated higher. SwiftDocs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Scanner PDF Editor averages 4.8 from 43 ratings.

### Do SwiftDocs or Scanner PDF Editor have ads?

Neither SwiftDocs nor Scanner PDF Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwiftDocs or Scanner PDF Editor?

SwiftDocs ships an update every 2 months, and Scanner PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, SwiftDocs was updated on September 23, 2026 and Scanner PDF Editor on September 24, 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.*