# Text Scanner：Photo to PDF vs CameraScan

The clearest difference is rating: CameraScan at 5.0 against Text Scanner：Photo to PDF's 4.5. CameraScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Text Scanner：Photo to PDF's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Scanner：Photo to PDF sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and CameraScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CameraScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Scanner：Photo to PDF has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Text Scanner：Photo to PDF ships an update every 2 months, CameraScan fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Scanner：Photo to PDF | CameraScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scannerphoto-to-pdf/id1463944919/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerascandocument-scanner/id6475565461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [圣 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480627655) | [Shenzhen Miguo Qudong Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721850272) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Scanner：Photo to PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scannerphoto-to-pdf/id1463944919)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful scanner and document converter. Easily extract text from images, translate languages, and convert documents to various formats like PDF, Word, and Excel. It also supports ID scanning and electronic signatures.

**Highlights:** Automatic document trimming, High-definition scanning, Multi-page PDF creation, PDF to Word/Excel/PPT conversion, Electronic signature and watermark, Intelligent OCR text recognition, Photo translation for multiple languages, Form and ID card recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Member | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 讯飞 | $18.99 | per year |
| 手机扫描王年会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 18元每日送20次 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 T-card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 68元高级VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 T-card | $12.99 | one-time |
| 50 T-card | $19.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $24.99 | one-time |
| 100 T-card | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $49.99 | one-time |


### CameraScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerascandocument-scanner/id6475565461)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily capture documents, recognize text, convert formats like PDF to Word, and manage your files efficiently for work, study, or daily life.

**Highlights:** Mobile document scanning, High-precision OCR text recognition, PDF and Word format conversion, ID card scanning, Smart enhancement technology, Electronic watermark

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WEEKLY ACCESS | $9.90 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Monthly | $18.00 | per month |
| QUARTERLY ACCESS | $39.90 | per 3 months |
| YEARLY ACCESS | $69.90 | per year |
| Month | $25.00 | one-time |
| Subscribe Yearly | $99.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Scanner：Photo to PDF free?

Text Scanner：Photo to PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CameraScan free?

CameraScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Scanner：Photo to PDF or CameraScan?

CameraScan is rated higher. Text Scanner：Photo to PDF averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while CameraScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Text Scanner：Photo to PDF or CameraScan have ads?

Text Scanner：Photo to PDF shows ads; CameraScan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Scanner：Photo to PDF or CameraScan?

Text Scanner：Photo to PDF ships an update every 2 months, and CameraScan fortnightly. Most recently, Text Scanner：Photo to PDF was updated on October 13, 2026 and CameraScan on October 13, 2026.

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