# iCapture vs PDF Scan

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Scan at 5.0 against iCapture's 2.5. iCapture's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PDF Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCapture has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCapture | PDF Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icapture-document-scanner/id1338192709/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-doc-scanner/id1606690528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 43 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/858945309) | [Prashant Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843020275) |

## What reviewers say

### iCapture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icapture-document-scanner/id1338192709)

This app acts as a portable scanner, allowing you to capture and digitize documents, receipts, whiteboards, and business cards using your phone's camera. It automatically detects and crops images, enhancing them for clarity and offering export options to PDF or sharp image files.

**Highlights:** Auto scan and detect documents, Export to clear image or PDF files, Capture whiteboards and blackboards, Digital copies of documents and business cards, Image processing with auto cropping and filters, Document management with add/edit/delete

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-doc-scanner/id1606690528)

Easily scan any document and convert it to PDF or JPG format. This app offers OCR to extract text, works offline, and supports multiple languages. Secure your documents with passwords and custom watermarks.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF/JPG, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Offline scanning, Password protection, Custom watermarks, Image filters, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCapture free?

iCapture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Scan free?

PDF Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCapture or PDF Scan?

PDF Scan is rated higher. iCapture averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PDF Scan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iCapture or PDF Scan have ads?

PDF Scan shows ads; iCapture does not.

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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.*