Comparison

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® vs PDF Scanner™

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to read, edit, annotate, convert, and scan PDFs with an intuitive interface. Features include form filling, digital signatures, page management, and robust sharing options across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Read and edit PDFs
  • Annotate and markup documents
  • Fill forms and add digital signatures
  • Convert images and web pages to PDF
  • Scan documents with OCR
  • Organize and manage PDF library
  • Share via AirDrop and iCloud
Features
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PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® Smart, Intuitive, and Apple Optimized Experience the ultimate PDF solution, designed with Liquid Glass for a sleek, smooth, and visually stunning interface across all Apple devices. CORE PDF FEATURES Effortlessly read, edit, and create PDFs with a smooth, intuitive interface. One-touch annotation and markup: highlight, underline, and add notes anywhere. Draw or paint directly on PDFs with a full color palette. Insert text boxes, headers, and footers. Fill forms and create digital signatures, drag & drop signatures precisely. Rearrange, add, or delete PDF pages easily. Lock PDFs to protect sensitive documents. Compress, zip, and print PDFs directly from your device. Fully accessible for users with visual, motor, or cognitive disabilities. PDF VIEWING AND READING High-resolution display for crisp text and images. Day & night modes for comfortable reading. Search text and use Siri to find notes, open documents, and access PDFs instantly. Zoom in/out seamlessly on text and images. Tag, organize, and customize your PDF library for easy access. Quick access via widgets, shortcuts, and Apple Watch support. Take a summary using Apple Intelligence. A PDF app designed with Liquid Glass for an enhanced user experience. Listen to any book read aloud in natural voices, with each word highlighted as it's spoken. Adjust speed, pick your voice and language, and follow along page by page. PDF EDITING AND ANNOTATION Highlight, underline, and annotate PDFs with ease. Draw, sketch, or paint anywhere using customizable colors and brushes. Insert shapes, images, and photos, and customize text boxes with full control over font style, size, and color. Real-time collaborative annotation via SharePlay. Fill forms, invoices, and contracts with intelligent form recognition. Digital signature creation and placement for effortless signing. PDF CONVERSION AND SCANNING Convert images, web pages, and camera photos into PDFs. OCR text recognition for scanned documents. ( Image to Text ) Scan receipts, notes, contracts, and reports. Batch scanning for multiple pages. AI-enhanced processing for professional, high-quality PDFs. PDF Converter for exporting files to multiple formats including HEIC, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and PDF. Create professional invoices and export them as PDFs to easily share, send, or print. FILE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION Save edits to new or existing PDFs. Archive and share PDFs via AirDrop, iMessage, iCloud, and more. Collaborative PDF workspace with annotation support. Multi-language support for global accessibility. SECURITY AND PRIVACY Lock PDFs with a password. No data collection; all documents remain private. Customize PDF access and permissions. CLOUD, SHARING, AND TRANSFER iCloud integration for seamless syncing across Apple devices. Share via AirDrop, iMessage, WhatsApp, Google Drive, and more. Import/export PDFs from multiple platforms. Quick, one-tap sharing options. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE AND TERMS: Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes Account Settings or via the “Manage Subscription” option in the App Settings menu. Please note that refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the subscription term. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Terms of use: https://pdfeditorpdfbookreader.app/terms Privacy policy: https://pdfeditorpdfbookreader.app/privacy

About

PDF Scanner™

Transform your iPhone into a powerful PDF scanner and editor. Easily scan, modify, sign, merge, and compress documents. This free, all-in-one tool simplifies document management for work, study, and daily tasks.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Edit and annotate PDFs
  • Add handwritten signatures
  • Merge multiple PDFs
  • Compress PDF files
  • Fill and save PDF forms
  • Convert photos to PDF
Features
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ScannovaPDF is the all-in-one PDF tool for iPhone users. Scan, edit, sign, merge, compress and fill PDF forms with one simple app, 100% free of charge. Turn your iPhone into a portable scanner, capture papers, IDs, receipts and convert them to clear PDFs instantly. Edit PDF content, add handwritten signatures, combine multiple files, reduce PDF size without quality loss, and fill out forms anytime, anywhere. No login required, no subscription fees, no complicated operations. Suitable for business work, school study and daily document management. Key Functions: • Scan documents to high-definition PDF • Edit and annotate PDF files directly • Add handwritten electronic signatures • Merge multiple PDFs into one file • Compress PDFs to save storage space • Fill and save PDF forms quickly • Convert photos to PDF easily • Smooth PDF reading and page management Download ScannovaPDF now, handle all PDF tasks efficiently on your mobile device! Privacy Policy: https://www.scannovapdf.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.scannovapdf.com/terms

Screenshots

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®4 screens
PDF Scanner™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® at 4.3 against PDF Scanner™'s 3.7. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (22K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PDF Scanner™ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® has 22K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, PDF Scanner™ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® versus PDF Scanner™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®PDF Scanner™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMilad FakhrSOLAR NETWORKS LIMITED

Customer experience

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

All ratings22,211 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews488 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative16.6%

PDF Scanner™

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Text not saving properly after editing
  • Difficulty accessing documents at the bottom of PDFs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add folder organization for PDFs
  • Improve text editing and input responsiveness
  • Provide more customization options for PDF viewing
  • Integrate with cloud storage services

PDF Scanner™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$17.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Scanner (OCR)$3.99
  • Save PDF$49.99
  • PDF Editor Creator & Scanner$49.99
1 purchases

PDF Scanner™

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Scannova PDF (1 Week)3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® free?
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner™ free?
PDF Scanner™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Scanner™?
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® is rated higher. PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while PDF Scanner™ averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Scanner™ have ads?
Neither PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® nor PDF Scanner™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® or PDF Scanner™?
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® ships an update every 4 days, and PDF Scanner™ monthly. Most recently, PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ® was updated on September 28, 2026 and PDF Scanner™ on September 20, 2026.

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