# PDF Editor vs Scan Expert

PDF Editor and Scan Expert both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Scan Expert's written reviews are positive against 23% of PDF Editor's. PDF Editor's advantage is ratings volume (331 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Scan Expert sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 331 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan Expert's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, Scan Expert every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | Scan Expert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-everything/id1356865117/reviews)** | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-expert-pdf-sign-export/id1579950108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **331** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Desygner Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121127855) | [TapTwice LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501774079) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-everything/id1356865117)

Edit text, images, and layout in PDF files without altering formatting. Convert PDFs to various formats, merge documents, and secure them with passwords. Offers cloud integration and user-friendly navigation for efficient document management.

**Highlights:** Edit text and images, Convert to multiple formats (Word, PPT, JPG, PNG), Resize PDFs, Merge PDF files, Secure with password encryption, Add watermarks, headers, footers, Cloud integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter — Weekly | $3.95 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Weekly Subscription 2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro+ Monthly Subscription | $9.95 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Annual Subscription 2 | $83.99 | per year |
| Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Credit pack: 5 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Credit pack: 10 credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special credit pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Credit pack: 30 credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✏️ Comprehensive PDF editing capabilities
- 🎨 Advanced image editing features (logos, backgrounds, signatures)
- ⚡ Fast processing speed for document editing
- 👍 User-friendly interface for most users
- 🔧 Multiple editing tools and options available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($7-99/month)
- 🚫 Limited free trial (3 days, not 7 as advertised)
- 📏 Output files are extremely small and illegible after export
- 🐢 Very slow file uploads and processing
- ❌ Text editing features unavailable in trial version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing PDFs
- Exported PDFs render at extremely small, unreadable sizes
- Text editing causes font changes and formatting loss
- Duplicate function creates multiple unwanted copies or deletes originals
- App won't open or gets stuck on logo screen

**Requested features**

- Better zoom functionality without distorting document sections
- Ability to edit files across multiple devices with same account
- Improved text editing capabilities
- Document rotation (not just flip) functionality
- Better font compatibility and handling


### Scan Expert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-expert-pdf-sign-export/id1579950108)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and more. Easily capture, edit, and export high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Add signatures and extract text with OCR for efficient document management.

**Highlights:** Automatic edge detection, Advanced image processing, Multi-page scanning, Document management and sorting, Add signatures, OCR text extraction, Offline processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Club (Features) | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month (Pro) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro (3 Months) | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Club! | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months (Pro) | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year (Pro) | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Club! | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is Scan Expert free?

Scan Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or Scan Expert?

PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Scan Expert averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor or Scan Expert have ads?

Neither PDF Editor nor Scan Expert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or Scan Expert?

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, and Scan Expert every 6 days. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 20, 2026 and Scan Expert on September 27, 2026.

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