# PDF Editor vs Doc Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Doc Scanner at 83% against PDF Editor's 22%. Doc Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). PDF Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (329 vs 17). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Doc Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doc Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 329 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 83% of Doc Scanner's.

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, Doc Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | Doc Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-edit-everything/id1356865117/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-pdf-converter/id6468593589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 209 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Desygner Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121127855) | [Nishan Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668515485) |

## 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | 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


### Doc Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-pdf-converter/id6468593589)

Easily convert images and documents into high-quality PDF files using your device's camera. Organize, manage, and share your scanned files securely and offline. Designed for a smooth user experience.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Convert images to PDF, Organize and manage files, Secure data handling, Offline functionality, Easy file sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is Doc Scanner free?

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

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

Doc Scanner is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Doc Scanner averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

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

Neither PDF Editor nor Doc Scanner shows ads.

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

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, and Doc Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on September 25, 2026 and Doc Scanner on September 23, 2026.

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