Comparison

Nod vs PDF Scanner & Converter

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

Head to head
About

Nod

Easily plot outdoor spaces and display them on a map or export for sharing. Record real-life locations, compare them on a map, and perform length and area calculations. Optimized for touch screens with high accuracy drawing tools.

Highlights
  • Plot outdoor spaces on a map
  • Draw geographic data directly on maps
  • Import and visualize geographic data
  • Perform length and area calculations
  • Share data in various formats
  • High accuracy drawing with loupe tool
  • Tamper-evident data history
Read full description

Nod uses the GPS capability of an iOS device to make it simple to plot outdoor spaces and display this on a map or export to share with others. It is for anybody who has a need to record a real life location on a map or compare locations on a map back to real life. This could be farmers, builders, scientists, archaeologists, systems developers or anybody with an interest in maps. At a glance: + Use your position on the ground to mark areas of a map + Draw and create geographic data straight onto a map or satellite image + Import and visualise geographic data + Use the app to perform length and area calculations + Use on screen 'rulers' to quickly measure real life features + Tamper evident + Share geographic data with others in various formats + Optimised for touch screen devices Nod also shows the users location in relation to the survey making it possible to make virtual boundaries and perimeters, for example to mark out a physical boundary where is is difficult or not possible to remain within line of sight of marker posts. Data can be imported in the common open source GeoJSON format. Geographic data in the app is made up of multiple layers. Layers group together collections of features. A feature represents some real life geographical feature as a list of coordinates. Features can be line strings, polygons, points and so on. These features are then drawn onto a map. Polygons can contain inner polygons which are 'cut outs'. Individual points in features can be adjusted with high accuracy using the app 'draw' mode. Draw mode adds a 'loupe' to make accuracy easy on a touch screen device by magnifiying the map underneath it. The loupe also provides access to the ruler system. Rulers can be added to the map to mark out temporary measurements and angles. They are guides and are not included when data is exported. Complex and accurate features can be created by combining multiple features and applying geometric operations such as difference, xor and others. Messy data sources can be processed and made orderly with convex and concave hull operations The Nod file format (.nod) stores a complete hashed history of the actions taken to create it. This means it has a complete undo history but also provides confidence that the data is as the original creator intended. Exported data in file formats that do not supoport this facitilty should use other means to prove authenticity. Data can be exported in GeoJSON, CSV, HTML, COLLADA (DAE) formats. COLLADA files can be used when generating data for scaled 3D modelling applications. Please note: The app only uses the device GPS system when it is in use. In addition the GPS system is manually operated in order to conserve power. The user also has control over the desired accuracy of the GPS to further reduce power consumption if necessary. When activated and on maximum accuracy the app will draw considerable power as a result of GPS updates. Care should therefore be taken to reduce energy consumption when this is an issue.

About

PDF Scanner & Converter

Transform your mobile device into a robust PDF scanner and converter. Easily capture documents, convert images and Word files to PDF, extract text with OCR, and digitally sign your documents. Manage all your document needs efficiently.

Highlights
  • Scan documents, receipts, and notes
  • Convert images and Word files to PDF
  • Extract text using OCR
  • Digitally sign PDFs
  • Merge and split PDF files
  • Securely save and share PDFs
Features
Read full description

Turn your phone into a powerful PDF Scanner & Document Converter. Easily scan, convert, sign, and share PDFs in seconds. Perfect for students, professionals, and businesses. Key Features: PDF Scanner – Scan documents, receipts, IDs, notes, and more. Image to PDF / JPG to PDF – Convert photos into high-quality PDFs. Word to PDF Converter – Quick DOC/DOCX to PDF conversion. OCR Scanner – Extract text from images and scanned files. Sign PDF – Add signatures digitally, no printing required. Merge & Split PDF – Combine multiple files or separate pages easily. Convert PDF – Transform files into shareable, professional PDFs. Secure & Share – Save to cloud or send instantly via email or apps. Whether it’s for work, school, or personal use, this all-in-one PDF app makes document management effortless. pdf scanner app, best document scanner, image to pdf converter, word to pdf online, free ocr app, sign pdf free, merge pdf tool, split pdf app, photo to pdf maker, mobile pdf editor https://whatsdirectchatlite.blogspot.com/2021/11/pdf-document-scanner.html https://pdf-scanner.blogspot.com/2025/08/pdf-scanner-terms-and-condition.html

Screenshots

Nod4 screens
PDF Scanner & Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nod at 3.5 against PDF Scanner & Converter's 3.0. Nod also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Scanner & Converter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support 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 & Converter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Nod asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nod holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nod ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Scanner & Converter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nod versus PDF Scanner & Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodPDF Scanner & Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert AthertonFollowal Infotech LLP

Customer experience

Nod

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Scanner & Converter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nod

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

PDF Scanner & Converter

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly subscription$4.491 Month
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • yearly subscription$10.491 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$109.99

Questions

Is Nod free?
Nod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Scanner & Converter free?
PDF Scanner & Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nod or PDF Scanner & Converter?
Nod is rated higher. Nod averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PDF Scanner & Converter averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nod or PDF Scanner & Converter have ads?
PDF Scanner & Converter shows ads; Nod does not.
Which is updated more often, Nod or PDF Scanner & Converter?
Nod ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Scanner & Converter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nod was updated on October 29, 2026 and PDF Scanner & Converter on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons