PDFCamera vs DocScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PDFCamera
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PDFCamera is a simple scanner app for taking pictures with camera and exporting to PDF. The export procedure is very easy. 1. Shoot the document with the camera (Automatically recognize the shape of the document). 2. Adjust the area to be cropped from the taken picture. 3. If necessary rotate also. 4. Repeat 1 to 3 for the number of pages, finally specify the image quality and export it as PDF. - Exported PDF can be confirmed from the standard File.app. - It is also possible to open it with another apps after exporting. - There is no limit on the number of pages. - Marks such as watermark are not inserted in the exported PDF.
DocScan
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Asya Scanner - The most powerful scanner app for your iPhone! KEY FEATURES: - High-resolution document and photo scanning - Advanced OCR technology for text recognition in multiple languages - Add images directly from your photo gallery - Easy page reordering and organization - Professional editing: crop, rotate, advanced filters - Digital signature support for documents - Instant high-quality PDF conversion ADVANCED SHARING OPTIONS: - Share as professional PDF documents - Export as high-quality JPG images - Compress images into ZIP files for easy sharing - Share extracted text via OCR technology - Convert OCR to searchable PDF - Export text as TXT files PRIVACY & SECURITY: - Your data is completely safe - we never store any of your documents on our servers - All files and images are saved locally on your device only - We cannot see or access any of your documents - When you delete the app, all your data is permanently removed from your device - Your privacy is our top priority WHY CHOOSE ASYA SCANNER? - Modern and intuitive user interface - Fast document processing - Excellent image quality - All features unlocked - No watermarks - Continuous free updates PERFECT FOR: - Students: scan notes, books, and assignments - Professionals: contracts, invoices, and reports - Personal use: receipts and important documents - Businesses: digital archiving and document management - Travelers: scan passports and tickets SUPPORTED FORMATS: PDF, JPG, PNG, TXT, ZIP Download now and discover professional scanning with complete privacy protection!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DocScan at none against PDFCamera's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | PDFCamera | DocScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | sorakaze Inc. | Halilibrahim Karabag |
In-app purchases
PDFCamera
No in-app purchases
DocScan
No in-app purchases









