Comparison

PDF Document Scanner App ° vs Camera Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Document Scanner App °

Easily scan and save any text document, from contracts to receipts, directly to your phone. Combine images into PDF files, edit them, and even sign or fax them. Share and print your scanned documents with ease.

Highlights
  • Fast document scanning
  • Document storage and grouping
  • Document editing
  • Digital signature capability
  • Create multi-page PDFs
  • Fax from iPhone
  • Share and print documents
Features
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Scanner is a convenient and easy-to-use application for scanning text documents. With this app you can easily scan, save and share docs. You can scan any text information. Contracts, business cards, receipts, paper notes, articles, book pages - all this will be saved on your phone in PG format, and you can combine these images into PDF files. Scanner Features: - fast scanning of documents; - storage of documents; - the ability to group documents; - editing documents; - the ability to sign documents; - creation of multipage pdf files; - sending fax from your iPhone; - the ability to share documents; - printing of documents. Information about subscription: - Price is based on the U.S. Dollar and price may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change without notice. - If the package has a trial period, then subscription starts after 3(three) days of a free trial and will automatically renew each month, if not, the payment will be paid immediately. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Prices for subscriptions depends on which package you choose and will be seen in payment screen. - 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. - You can cancel your subscription via this url: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Pages: - Privacy policy: https://amazing-truck-21b.notion.site/PDF-Scanner-Privacy-Policy-1f27cd28ef40809db1f2e3842fbde2f2?pvs=4 - Term of use: https://amazing-truck-21b.notion.site/PDF-Scanner-Terms-of-Use-1f27cd28ef40805e98c9fcb91d5b8c2a?pvs=4 - About: https://amazing-truck-21b.notion.site/PDF-Scanner-About-Us-1f27cd28ef408057a60dd04b68017ade?pvs=4 Support: You can write about anything to support@pdfscannerpro.com

About

Camera Scanner

Transform your device into a portable document scanner. Capture documents, edit them with powerful OCR technology, and securely store or share them as PDFs. Easily sign and manage an unlimited number of files and folders.

Highlights
  • Accurate PDF scanning
  • Powerful OCR text editing
  • Edit and sign documents
  • Manage unlimited files/folders
  • Secure document storage
  • Easy document sharing
  • Scan handwritten and printed material
Features
Currently charting
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The Camera Scanner - PDF app offers you the most accurate PDF scanning capabilities using our powerful text editing (OCR) engine. With enhanced Optical Character Recognition software, you can now edit and sign documents much easier. Your device will become your essential portable document scanner. Manage an endless number of files and folders with just a few taps and keep all your documents securely in one place. You can even share your favorite documents with others easily and immediately or sign them. Use your phone to scan any hand written, printed or graphic material such as: - Contracts - Business Cards - Expenses - School or university documents - Books - Notes - IDs (Driver's License, Passports, Personal Identification, etc) - Tax Forms & Tax Documents PDF Document Scanner with OCR app is easier than ever to use and with a pixel perfect design. Simply follow these easy steps: - SCAN documents from your camera, photos or even from your clipboard - EDIT your documents in order to fit your needs (crop, blur and use many other filters) - PRINT or SHARE your PDF files with anyone via email, message or any other platform that you use - COPY TEXT from your digital scans - STORE securely all your documents on your device with no additional cloud storage cost involved - SIGN your docs in a secure environment This app is your best ally for scanning purposes! -------------------------------------- PDF Document Scanner with OCR Premium Subscription -------------------------------------- Upgrade to the Premium version in order to: - Share your files with no limits - Use our powerful character recognition engine (OCR) to copy and edit text from your scanned files - Enjoy an ad-free experience Document Scanner – PDF, OCR app has different subscription plans. Subscription payments are charged to your 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 subscription period or trial. Subscriptions starting with a trial automatically renew for the indicated price after the trial period ends. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the trial period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase ("Settings" -> "iTunes & App Store" -> "Apple ID" and select "Subscriptions") * Link to Terms of Use: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#terms-of-service * Link to Privacy Policy: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#privacy-policy

Screenshots

PDF Document Scanner App °4 screens
Camera Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Document Scanner App ° and Camera Scanner both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of PDF Document Scanner App °'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's. PDF Document Scanner App ° also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Camera Scanner's advantage is chart position (#92 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Document Scanner App ° sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Camera Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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 — 4.6 for PDF Document Scanner App ° against 4.5 for Camera Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of PDF Document Scanner App °'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Document Scanner App ° ships an update every 5 weeks, Camera Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PDF Document Scanner App ° versus Camera Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Document Scanner App °Camera Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.3K ratings) — better4.5 (6.4K ratings)
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K6.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#92 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRelentless Consulting, IncPosition Mobile Ltd SEZC

Customer experience

PDF Document Scanner App °

All ratings6,344 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative55.8%

Camera Scanner

All ratings6,419 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative79.5%

User reviews

PDF Document Scanner App °

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliable scanning functionality
  • 💡 Versatile document editing features
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient performance

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficulty unsubscribing
  • 🐛 Frequent scanning failures

Camera Scanner

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning
  • 💡 Useful for business

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤯 Confusing and misleading
  • 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service

Bugs and requests

PDF Document Scanner App °

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on older devices
  • Inability to convert photos to PDF

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial option
  • Improved subscription management
  • Better integration with cloud storage

Camera Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Scanning functionality not working as expected
  • Subscription not canceling properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save scans locally
  • Ability to share scans easily
  • Clearer subscription management

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PDF Document Scanner App °

Subscriptions9
  • VIP membership 1w3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • VIP membership 1w3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • VIP membership 1w7 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • VIP membership 1w3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • VIP membership 1w offer7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Mobile Document Scanner7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • VIP membership 1m3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Vip Subscription 1 month$19.991 Month
  • VIP membership 1 year$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99
8 purchases

Camera Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$5.497 Days
Show 5 more
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$7.497 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scanner Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Document Scanner App ° free?
PDF Document Scanner App ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Scanner free?
Camera Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Document Scanner App ° or Camera Scanner?
PDF Document Scanner App ° is rated higher. PDF Document Scanner App ° averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Camera Scanner averages 4.5 from 6.4K ratings.
Do PDF Document Scanner App ° or Camera Scanner have ads?
Neither PDF Document Scanner App ° nor Camera Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Document Scanner App ° or Camera Scanner?
PDF Document Scanner App ° ships an update every 5 weeks, and Camera Scanner monthly. Most recently, PDF Document Scanner App ° was updated on September 28, 2026 and Camera Scanner on September 28, 2026.

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