Typepad Editor vs PDFScan Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Typepad Editor
A straightforward text editor designed for editing plain text .txt files. It supports various text formats, different fonts, and printing capabilities for efficient document management.
- Plain text editing
- Supports .txt files
- Reads most text formats
- Font customization
- Printing functionality
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Typepad is a simple no frills text editor. When you need to edit a plain text .txt file, Typepad has everything you need to get the job done. Can read most text format files. Supports different fonts and printing.
PDFScan Go
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pdfScan Go: Your Secure & High-Quality Document Scanner Experience a powerful, reliable, and private way to digitize your documents. pdfScan Go is designed for users who prioritize security and efficiency, offering a seamless scanning experience without the need for accounts or cloud uploads. PRIVACY FIRST: 100% ON-DEVICE PROCESSING Your sensitive data stays where it belongs — on your iPhone or iPad. Offline Processing: All document scanning and text recognition (OCR) happen locally on your device. No Cloud Uploads: We do not store or transmit your documents to external servers. No Account Required: Start scanning immediately. No email, no registration, and no personal data collection. Works Offline: Perfect for secure environments or areas without internet access. UNLIMITED SCANNING FEATURES Enjoy full access to essential scanning tools with no page limits and no watermarks on your exports. Smart Auto-Detection: Automatically identifies document borders and crops images for a professional look. Multi-Format Export: Save your scans as high-quality PDF, Image (JPG), or Text (TXT) files. On-Device OCR: Extract text from your scans using advanced built-in recognition technology. Multi-Page Support: Combine multiple pages into a single PDF or export them individually. Enhancement Tools: Use filters to brighten, sharpen, or convert scans to grayscale for maximum readability. Files App Integration: Easily save directly to the iOS Files app or share via AirPlay, Email, and messaging platforms. VERSATILE FOR EVERY NEED Business: Scan contracts, receipts, and business cards on the go. Education: Digitize lecture notes, textbooks, and whiteboards. Personal: Securely store IDs, medical records, and handwritten notes. Simple. Secure. Powerful. Transform your device into a professional-grade scanner today with pdfScan Go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDFScan Go at every 5 days against Typepad Editor's every 13 months. PDFScan Go also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Typepad Editor ships an update every 13 months, PDFScan Go every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Typepad Editor | PDFScan Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Stecklein | Duong Nguyen Huu |
In-app purchases
Typepad Editor
No in-app purchases
PDFScan Go
No in-app purchases
Questions
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