Comparison

PDF Scanner App vs Scannerkit

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner App

Transform your phone into a powerful mobile scanner. Quickly scan, sign, and share documents in various formats. Features OCR, QR code scanning, and robust editing tools for professional document management.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF, JPEG, TXT
  • OCR for text recognition
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Electronic signature addition
  • Document editing and cropping
  • Cloud storage integration
  • File management with PIN protection
Features
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"Scanner APP" is the best scanner app that can turn your iPhone into a powerful mobile scanner. It enables you to quickly and easily scan, sign and share any document in PDF, JPEG, PNG or TXT format anywhere and anytime. Looking for a powerful digital office to help you be more productive? Scanner APP is a portable document scanner and PDF editor, various editing functions including e-signature to ensure your doc to become more professional! Use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to recognize text in images and quickly convert images to text. And it also supports email, fax, print or save it to the cloud. Say goodbye to heavy paper documents and huge copiers, store all documents on your phone, and handle paperwork with ease. This free & powerful Scanner App is an indispensable tool for students and any corporate employees in their work and personal life as the accountant, manager, real estate agent, lawyer or doctor. With this PDF scanner, you can scan anything you need: receipts, contracts, paper notes, fax papers, books, and store your scans as multipage PDF or JPG files. Scanner App is an all-in-one scanner app that can be used not only as a PDF converter, but also as a fast & easy QR scanner. Use the camera on your mobile device to scan any type of qr codes & barcode, including product, URL, Wi-Fi, 2FA, ISBN, VCard, contact, calendar, email and many other formats. Scan Whatever U Want: - Passports, business cards, ID cards, business documents, agreements, letters - Photos, Books, Notes, Sketches - Certifications, contracts, invoices, orders, receipts, etc Innovative Document Scanner - Scan documents to high quality PDF, JPEG or TXT - Save scanned images in black and white or other filters - Automatic and correct edge detection of any scannable objects - Batch scan Document Editor - Add electronic signatures to scanned documents - OCR (convert any scan into text) - Import PDF for quick editing and saving - Crop, zoom in, zoom out, rotate images and save supported - Import files from other apps and edit File Sharing - Scan, save and send documents in just a few taps - Share your scanned documents via email - Save as JPEG to Gallery - Share and printe saved documents - Share and upload files to Dropbox File Manager - Create folder, move or copy documents - Protect your confidential files & folders with PIN - Sort documents by name, created date, or size - Batch share or delete QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner -Auto-scan any QR code or barcode for product information -scan the promotion and coupon codes for shops to get discounts and save money -View QR E-Menu and order online -Scan Wi-Fi password, automatically connect to the wifi -Support 2FA authentication, get a verification code for your online account SUBSCRIPTION : Length of subscription: one month/one year/lifetime • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. If you have any questions, please email us to mobileusercontact@gmail.com and we’ll help you figure it out. Privacy Policy: http://adpdf.mobilestudio.cc/privacy.html Terms of Use: http://adpdf.mobilestudio.cc/useragreement.html

About

Scannerkit

Effortlessly digitize physical documents into organized digital files. This app uses AI for automatic capture, enhancement, and organization, transforming papers into professional PDFs ready for signing and sharing.

Highlights
  • Intelligent auto-capture
  • Automatic document enhancement
  • Unlimited multi-page scanning
  • Instant signing and sharing
  • Import photos from camera roll
  • Preset crop options
Features
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Introducing the smartest, most effortless way to scan and digitize documents on iPhone. ScannerKit is the document and PDF scanner that transforms physical papers into perfectly organized digital files - so you can focus on your work while our AI handles the perfect capture, enhancement, and organization of every document. Whether you're capturing multi-page contracts or quickly digitizing receipts, ScannerKit's intelligent scanning technology handles the hard work. Just point your camera and watch as it automatically detects edges, corrects perspective, and enhances readability. Every scan becomes a crisp, professional PDF ready to store, sign, or share. SCANNERKIT'S DOCUMENT & PDF SCANNER FEATURES INTELLIGENT AUTO-CAPTURE Point and scan. Our AI detects document edges and captures the perfect shot automatically - no tapping or adjusting needed. MAGICALLY SCAN-HANCE™ EVERY DOCUMENT One tap transforms your scans with advanced enhancement filters, perfecting brightness, contrast, and text clarity instantly. UNLIMITED MULTI-PAGE SCANNING Capture documents of any length. Combine pages, reorder them, and create organized PDF files with perfect consistency. SIGN AND SHARE INSTANTLY Add signatures to any document right on your phone. Share professional PDFs without ever needing a printer. ADD ANYTHING FROM YOUR CAMERA ROLL Turn photos into high-quality scans by importing directly from your camera roll. Whether it’s a receipt or whiteboard, enhance, edit, and share with precision—keeping your content organized in one place. NO CROPPING NECESSARY Easily frame your scans with preset crop options. Perfectly align anything–forms, notes, business cards, and images–in seconds for a professional finish every time. Every feature in ScannerKit is designed to save you time and deliver perfect results. Stop dealing with poor quality scans, complicated apps, and disorganized files. Join the professionals who trust ScannerKit to handle their document scanning needs with unmatched speed and precision. SCAN SMARTER, NOT HARDER  • Scan anything, anywhere. From receipts to contracts, whiteboards to books—capture it all in perfect clarity. • Professional-quality results. Every scan is automatically enhanced for crisp, clear, ready-to-use documents. • Smart organization. Intelligent filing and auto-detection make your scans instantly useful. • Seamless integration. Share your scans directly with Google Drive, Dropbox, and other platforms you use daily. • Multi-page mastery. Handle multi-page documents with ease—perfect for contracts, reports, and lengthy paperwork. • Import existing photos. Transform any photo from your camera roll into a high-quality scan with powerful enhancement tools. ScannerKit is free to download. A subscription is required to use the service, but you can try it out completely free. Once the trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew and you'll be billed. You can cancel your subscription at any time by contacting Apple Support. Terms of Service: https://scannerkit.com/terms Privacy Policy:    https://scannerkit.com/privacy

Screenshots

PDF Scanner App4 screens
Scannerkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Scanner App and Scannerkit both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Scannerkit's written reviews are positive against 28% of PDF Scanner App's. PDF Scanner App's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 155) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Scanner App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scannerkit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Scanner App against 4.5 for Scannerkit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner App has 6.3K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of PDF Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 67% of Scannerkit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PDF Scanner App versus Scannerkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner AppScannerkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.3K ratings)4.5 (155 ratings)
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better155
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Tool StudioSmarter Apps

Customer experience

PDF Scanner App

All ratings6,273 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative69.1%

Scannerkit

All ratings155 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

Bugs and requests

PDF Scanner App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scans not saving properly
  • Subscription issues and billing problems
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to edit scanned documents
  • Improve OCR accuracy
  • Provide more customization options

Scannerkit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PDF Scanner App

Subscriptions9
  • Fax Premium (One Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium (One Week)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium (One Month)$7.991 Month
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  • One Month -PDFScanner Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • One Month -eScanner Premium$9.991 Month
  • Promotion PDF subscription$19.991 Year
  • Fax Premium (One Year)3 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Scanner APP Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • One Year -PDFScanner Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime-PDFScanner Purchase$69.99
10 purchases

Scannerkit

Subscriptions10
  • ScannerKit Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • ScannerKit Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ScannerKit Premium - Weekly$6.997 Days
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  • ScannerKit Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium - Yearly LTO1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription - Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly LTO1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner App free?
PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scannerkit free?
Scannerkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner App or Scannerkit?
PDF Scanner App and Scannerkit are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.3K and 155 ratings respectively.
Do PDF Scanner App or Scannerkit have ads?
Both PDF Scanner App and Scannerkit show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner App or Scannerkit?
PDF Scanner App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scannerkit every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner App was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scannerkit on September 23, 2026.

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