# PDF Scan vs Almighty Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Scan at 75% against Almighty Scanner's 27%. PDF Scan also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7). Almighty Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Almighty Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PDF Scan's written reviews are positive against 27% of Almighty Scanner's.

PDF Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, Almighty Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scan | Almighty Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-max-scanner/id1438590887/reviews)** | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almighty-scanner-picture2text/id1452449272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) | [海 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452449271) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-max-scanner/id1438590887)

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Easily scan paper documents, receipts, and IDs, converting them into searchable PDFs. Extract text from images using OCR and manage your files with cloud sync and various PDF tools.

**Highlights:** Document scanning with edge detection, OCR for text extraction from images, Image to PDF conversion, Cloud sync with Google Drive, PDF editing and signing, PDF compression, merging, and splitting

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Scans Yearly | $60.99 | per year |


### Almighty Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almighty-scanner-picture2text/id1452449272)

This app converts scanned images and photos into editable text, offering translation for multiple languages. It functions as a mobile scanner and document repository, enhancing input efficiency and document management.

**Highlights:** Image to text conversion, Photo translation, Mobile scanner functionality, Document storage and organization, Batch text recognition, Custom watermarking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner OCR 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Scanner_OneMonth | $4.99 | per month |
| Scanner_OneMonth | $4.99 | per month |
| Scanner OCR 3 Month | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Scanner OCR 1 Year | $14.49 | per year |
| One year subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Scanner_VIP_Year | $24.99 | per year |
| 一个月会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 扫描王一年会员 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Scanner_Subscibe_Permanent | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scan free?

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

### Is Almighty Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scan or Almighty Scanner?

PDF Scan is rated higher. PDF Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Almighty Scanner averages 3.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do PDF Scan or Almighty Scanner have ads?

PDF Scan shows ads; Almighty Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scan or Almighty Scanner?

PDF Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Almighty Scanner monthly. Most recently, PDF Scan was updated on November 2, 2026 and Almighty Scanner on November 2, 2026.

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