Comparison

PDF Scanner vs ScanApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner

Turn your iPhone into a portable scanner to capture documents, receipts, and IDs. Extract text with OCR and organize your scans with folders. Export files as PDFs or JPEGs and share them easily.

Highlights
  • Smart document edge detection
  • OCR text extraction
  • Multi-page PDF creation
  • Organize scans with folders
  • Export as PDF or JPEG
  • Share via cloud services
Read full description

Transform your iPhone into a powerful portable PDF scanner and OCR document manager. Scan receipts, contracts, notes, invoices, business cards, whiteboards, IDs, passports, and documents in seconds. Convert scans into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs with smart edge detection and advanced text recognition. KEY FEATURES 1. Smart Document Scanner • Auto-detects document edges • Corrects perspective distortion • Enhances scans in color, grayscale, or black & white • Create multi-page PDF documents 2. OCR Text Recognition • Extract text instantly from scanned documents • Extract and copy text from any document • On-device processing for privacy 3. Smart File Management • Organize scans with folders and subfolders • Rename and manage documents easily 4. Flexible Export & Sharing • Export as PDF or JPEG • Share via Mail, WhatsApp, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more 5. Premium Experience • Beautiful dark mode interface • Fast, clean, distraction-free workflow Go paperless with PDF Scanner — your pocket document assistant.

About

ScanApp

Transform your device into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily capture documents, receipts, and QR codes, then convert them into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Add digital signatures and manage your scanned pages effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Smart auto-scan with edge detection
  • QR and barcode scanner
  • Digital signature creation
  • Edit and export to PDF
  • Page management tools
  • Local document processing
Features
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Need a fast, reliable pocket scanner? ScanApp turns your iPhone into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily scan documents, receipts, IDs, and QR codes into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Sign contracts on the go and manage your pages effortlessly. [Key Features] SMART AUTO-SCAN • Point and shoot: Auto-edge detection and automatic cropping. • Advanced filters: Enhance clarity, remove shadows, and convert to crisp B&W or color. QR & BARCODE SCANNER • Instant decoding for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, and products. • Batch scan support for quick processing. DIGITAL SIGNATURE • Create and save your handwritten signature securely. • Sign contracts, invoices, and forms anywhere, anytime. EDIT & EXPORT TO PDF • Combine multiple scans into a single PDF document. • Export in high resolution and share via email or cloud storage. PAGE MANAGER TOOLS • Reorder, rotate, add, or delete pages with ease. • Organize your files with smart folders. [Why Choose ScanApp?] • 100% Secure: Documents are processed locally on your device. • No watermarks on your PDFs. • User-friendly interface designed for speed. Download ScanApp now and simplify your paperwork!

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
ScanApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Scanner at none against ScanApp's shown. PDF Scanner also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Scanner versus ScanApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerScanApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiDroid AppNga Hong Le

In-app purchases

None

PDF Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

ScanApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanApp free?
ScanApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Scanner or ScanApp have ads?
ScanApp shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.

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