# PDF Editor vs Clear Scanner

PDF Editor and Clear Scanner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 20% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Clear Scanner's. PDF Editor also leads on ratings volume (461 vs 91). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Clear Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Editor against 4.4 for Clear Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 461 ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Clear Scanner's.

PDF Editor ships an update monthly, Clear Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | Clear Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-reader-and-scanner/id1467641686/reviews)** | [4.4 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-scanner/id1582310373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **461** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) | [Petr Polasek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613323784) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-reader-and-scanner/id1467641686)

Edit, scan, and manage all your PDF files with this comprehensive tool. Easily add text, highlight, sign documents, convert formats, and organize pages. Optimized for mobile devices, it streamlines everyday PDF tasks for work, study, and personal use.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF content, Sign documents, Scan to PDF, Convert PDF formats, Split and merge PDFs, Compress PDF size, Crop and adjust pages

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro App | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### Clear Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-scanner/id1582310373)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful scanner. Easily capture, edit, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, and TXT. It's ideal for students, business professionals, and anyone needing to digitize paperwork on the go.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, JPG, or TXT, Create multi-page documents, OCR text recognition, Electronic signature feature, Annotation tools, Easy document sharing and printing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Week | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is Clear Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or Clear Scanner?

PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 461 ratings, while Clear Scanner averages 4.4 from 91 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor or Clear Scanner have ads?

Both PDF Editor and Clear Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or Clear Scanner?

PDF Editor ships an update monthly, and Clear Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on September 30, 2026 and Clear Scanner on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*