# PDF Editor vs Document Scanner

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Editor at every 3 days against Document Scanner's every 7 months. PDF Editor also leads on ratings volume (331 vs 7). Document Scanner's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Document Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, Document Scanner every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-everything/id1356865117/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-pdf-doc-scan/id1661925398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **331** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 228 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Desygner Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121127855) | [Nadim Radjab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600041613) |

## 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


### Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-pdf-doc-scan/id1661925398)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents like receipts, contracts, and notes. Easily optimize images, add signatures, and organize your files into PDFs or JPEGs for sharing or printing.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and images, Batch scanning for multiple files, Automatic border detection, Image optimization and editing, Add manual or image signatures, Organize files with folders, Share via email or cloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Scanner - Full Access | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is Document Scanner free?

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

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

PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Document Scanner averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither PDF Editor nor Document Scanner shows ads.

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

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, and Document Scanner every 7 months. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 12, 2026 and Document Scanner on October 3, 2026.

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