# PDF Editor vs Scanner PDF Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner PDF Editor at 63% against PDF Editor's 20%. Scanner PDF Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). PDF Editor's advantage is ratings volume (461 vs 43). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scanner PDF Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 461 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 63% of Scanner PDF Editor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | Scanner PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-reader-and-scanner/id1467641686/reviews) | **[4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-editor/id1609415245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **461** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) | [Gowalk - Fzco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701769855) |

## 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 |


### Scanner PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-editor/id1609415245)

Effortlessly sign, scan, and edit documents on your mobile device. This app simplifies document management, allowing you to create e-signatures, fill forms, and share PDFs on the go. It's designed for anyone needing a quick and easy way to handle digital documents.

**Highlights:** Create and add e-signatures to PDFs, Scan documents with auto-crop, Add text to documents and images, Fill and electronically sign forms, Share PDFs and print scanned documents, Import documents from files and gallery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Primum subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Scanner | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is Scanner PDF Editor free?

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

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

Scanner PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 461 ratings, while Scanner PDF Editor averages 4.8 from 43 ratings.

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

PDF Editor shows ads; Scanner PDF Editor does not.

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

PDF Editor ships an update monthly, and Scanner PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Scanner PDF Editor on November 3, 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.*