Comparison

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ vs Camera Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・

Transform your device into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily capture, edit, and share documents, IDs, and receipts as PDFs or JPEGs. Add signatures and annotations for professional document handling.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF or JPEG
  • Add and import signatures
  • Annotate and edit scanned documents
  • Organize scans into folders
  • Share via iMessage, email, or cloud services
  • Automatic border detection
  • Multipage scanning
Features
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PDF Scanner our free scanner app to scan anything you need: Documents, Passport, Licence IDs, business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets, receipts Scanner and management documents with your iOS device!!! Scanner App is a handy scanner app that will turn your iOS device into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily scan, save and share any document in PDF or JPEG format. You can scan the documents and attach them together save and share as PDF and JPEG. Make folders cope and move any where in the app. Draw and import your signature makes easier for doing business deals. Annotate the documents, receipts, fax papers , books store your scans as multipage PDF or JPEG files. Share your scans via: - iMessage or email documents as PDF, JPEG, or PNG, or save to Camera Roll. - Export the scanned documents to Dropbox, Google Drive , or open in any 3rd party application E-sign & stamp documents right on your iOS device: - Add one or several signatures and stamps into the app - Add the e-sign to scanned pages in a moment Features PDF Scanner : – Scan to the highest quality PDF or JPEG – Save scans in high quality grayscale, black and white or color – Automatic border detection for documents makes them advanced scanner – Advanced processing and color correction – Choose between low, medium and HD scan quality – Multipage scanning ability scan as many pages as you like – ID and Passport scanning modes UNLIMITED ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within PDF Scanner • Subscriptions are billed monthly, weekly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews at the cost of the chosen package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • If eligible for free trial and you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions will start immediately after free trial ends unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the trial period. Terms and Conditions: https://drive.google.com/open?id=149BnpvS7Q7PRAzUuZY-FNNxK1OQCgEcW Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AiNdqbZ1KUKCPLfdldCGhBftKOuHtFgn Thank you so much for your love! Can’t wait to see what you create We are aways listening, email us for any support You Rock :)

About

Camera Scanner

Transform your device into a portable document scanner. Capture documents, edit them with powerful OCR technology, and securely store or share them as PDFs. Easily sign and manage an unlimited number of files and folders.

Highlights
  • Accurate PDF scanning
  • Powerful OCR text editing
  • Edit and sign documents
  • Manage unlimited files/folders
  • Secure document storage
  • Easy document sharing
  • Scan handwritten and printed material
Features
Currently charting
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The Camera Scanner - PDF app offers you the most accurate PDF scanning capabilities using our powerful text editing (OCR) engine. With enhanced Optical Character Recognition software, you can now edit and sign documents much easier. Your device will become your essential portable document scanner. Manage an endless number of files and folders with just a few taps and keep all your documents securely in one place. You can even share your favorite documents with others easily and immediately or sign them. Use your phone to scan any hand written, printed or graphic material such as: - Contracts - Business Cards - Expenses - School or university documents - Books - Notes - IDs (Driver's License, Passports, Personal Identification, etc) - Tax Forms & Tax Documents PDF Document Scanner with OCR app is easier than ever to use and with a pixel perfect design. Simply follow these easy steps: - SCAN documents from your camera, photos or even from your clipboard - EDIT your documents in order to fit your needs (crop, blur and use many other filters) - PRINT or SHARE your PDF files with anyone via email, message or any other platform that you use - COPY TEXT from your digital scans - STORE securely all your documents on your device with no additional cloud storage cost involved - SIGN your docs in a secure environment This app is your best ally for scanning purposes! -------------------------------------- PDF Document Scanner with OCR Premium Subscription -------------------------------------- Upgrade to the Premium version in order to: - Share your files with no limits - Use our powerful character recognition engine (OCR) to copy and edit text from your scanned files - Enjoy an ad-free experience Document Scanner – PDF, OCR app has different subscription plans. Subscription payments are charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period or trial. Subscriptions starting with a trial automatically renew for the indicated price after the trial period ends. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the trial period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase ("Settings" -> "iTunes & App Store" -> "Apple ID" and select "Subscriptions") * Link to Terms of Use: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#terms-of-service * Link to Privacy Policy: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#privacy-policy

Screenshots

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・4 screens
Camera Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ and Camera Scanner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Camera Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Camera Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ against 4.5 for Camera Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ ships an update fortnightly, Camera Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ versus Camera Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner・Document Scanner・Camera Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.1K ratings)4.5 (6.4K ratings)
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K6.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#83 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProtools LLPPosition Mobile Ltd SEZC

Customer experience

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・

All ratings2,104 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative27.5%

Camera Scanner

All ratings6,419 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative79.5%

Bugs and requests

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Camera Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Scanning functionality not working as expected
  • Subscription not canceling properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save scans locally
  • Ability to share scans easily
  • Clearer subscription management

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・

Subscriptions4
  • Scan Documents & PDF Files - Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Quick Scan Documents & PDF - Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Scan to PDF & Docs – Yearly Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Smart PDF Scanner & Document Reader3 Days trial$19.991 Year
8 purchases

Camera Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$5.497 Days
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  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$7.497 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scanner Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ free?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Scanner free?
Camera Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ or Camera Scanner?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ and Camera Scanner are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.1K and 6.4K ratings respectively.
Do PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ or Camera Scanner have ads?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ shows ads; Camera Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ or Camera Scanner?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ ships an update fortnightly, and Camera Scanner monthly. Most recently, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Camera Scanner on October 12, 2026.

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