Comparison

DocScan vs PDF Translate Pro

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

Head to head
About

DocScan

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to capture documents, receipts, and notes with high quality. Extract text using OCR, sign documents electronically, and share them in various formats like PDF, JPEG, or TXT. Securely store and manage all your important paperwork effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Instant high-quality document scanning
  • Smart OCR for text extraction
  • Export in PDF, JPEG, or TXT
  • Electronic signature for forms
  • Multi-page PDF creation
  • Document translation
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
Features
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DocScan makes scanning fast, clear, and effortless. Turn your phone into a powerful pocket scanner — perfect for receipts, notes, contracts, and anything you need to save or share. Why DocScan? • Instant scans – Point, shoot, and save high-quality documents in seconds. • Smart OCR – Extract text from photos for editing, copying, or translation. • All-in-one export – Share in PDF, JPEG, or TXT via email, chat, or cloud. • Sign & send – Add your electronic signature to forms and contracts. • Multi-page support – Scan multiple pages into one clean PDF. • Translate & share – Quickly translate documents into different languages. • Secure storage – Keep all your files safe and accessible anytime. • Barcode & QR scan – Read codes instantly with live camera view. With DocScan, you’ll never lose a document again. Whether for business, school, or personal use, it’s the easiest way to manage your paperwork. Privacy First Your documents stay private and secure. For details: • Privacy Policy: https://anhnc.me/privacy • Terms of Service: https://anhnc.me/terms Need help? Contact us: support@anhnc.me

About

PDF Translate Pro

Instantly translate any document, from contracts to ebooks, across over 100 languages. Supports various file formats and offers a PDF to Voice feature for hands-free listening. Seamlessly sync translations across devices and access your history anytime.

Highlights
  • Translate 100+ languages with auto-detection
  • Unlimited page translation
  • Supports PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Translation history and cloud sync
  • Convert translated documents to audio
  • Merge and split files
Features
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Translate Any Document. Any Language. Anywhere. Break language barriers instantly with PDF Translate Pro — the most flexible document translator for mobile and web. Whether it's a contract, ebook, manual, or any file you need understood, translate it in seconds with support for 100+ languages. Translate Your Way Upload PDFs, Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, or even turn any web page into a translatable document. Our smart auto-detection identifies the source language automatically — just pick where you want it translated and go. No Limits, No Compromises Translate documents of any length with no page restrictions. Merge multiple files into one translation job. Preview your content at every step so nothing gets lost in translation. One Account. Every Device. Start a translation on your phone and access it on your desktop. Your Translation History keeps every file organized and ready whenever you need it — then share to any device or platform with one tap. Listen On The Go Need to absorb content hands-free? Convert any translated document to audio with our PDF to Voice feature, with over 500 natural-sounding voices to choose from. Features: 100+ Languages with Auto-Detection Unlimited Page Translation PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Support Translation History & Cloud Sync Quick Preview at Every Step Easy Cross-Device Sharing PDF to Voice (500+ Voices) Document Scanner Merge & Split Files Web Page to PDF Converter Document Protection QR Code Support Privacy Policy: https://aldoo.co.uk/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.aldoo.co.uk/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

DocScan4 screens
PDF Translate Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DocScan at 4.8 against PDF Translate Pro's 4.1. DocScan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). PDF Translate Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (281 vs 85). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. DocScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Translate Pro sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DocScan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 281 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocScan ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Translate Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DocScan versus PDF Translate Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocScanPDF Translate Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (85 ratings) — better4.1 (281 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings85281 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnh NguyenAldoo Ltd

Customer experience

DocScan

All ratings85 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PDF Translate Pro

All ratings281 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

DocScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PDF Translate Pro

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes during processing
  • App hangs during translation
  • Translated text overlaps existing text
  • Translated documents are empty or gibberish
  • App keeps asking to renew subscription
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  • App crashes and removes credits without output
  • App charged for pages not produced
  • Servers inaccessible for credit use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to redo translations
  • Clearer subscription terms
  • Customer support feature

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DocScan

Subscriptions2
  • DocScan Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DocScan Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
16 purchases

PDF Translate Pro

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
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  • PDF Translator Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Access Plan$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Weekly Unlimited Access$9.997 Days
  • PDT Translator Pro Weekly Plan$12.997 Days
  • PDT Translator Pro Weekly Plan$19.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$69.991 Year
One-time6
  • 3 credits$0.99
  • 10 credits$2.99
  • 20 credits$3.99
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  • 50 credits$9.99
  • 100 credits$19.99
  • 200 credits$39.99

Questions

Is DocScan free?
DocScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Translate Pro free?
PDF Translate Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DocScan or PDF Translate Pro?
DocScan is rated higher. DocScan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while PDF Translate Pro averages 4.1 from 281 ratings.
Do DocScan or PDF Translate Pro have ads?
Neither DocScan nor PDF Translate Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DocScan or PDF Translate Pro?
DocScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Translate Pro every 8 days. Most recently, DocScan was updated on September 27, 2026 and PDF Translate Pro on October 2, 2026.

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