# PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ vs Camera Scanner

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ | Camera Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1469182761/reviews) | [4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 113 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protools LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460361693) | [Position Mobile Ltd SEZC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519177812) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1469182761)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan Documents & PDF Files - Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Quick Scan Documents & PDF - Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan to PDF & Docs – Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Scanner & Document Reader | $19.99 | per year |


### Camera Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Useful for business

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Confusing and misleading
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Scanning functionality not working as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Option to save scans locally
- Ability to share scans easily
- Clearer subscription management


## Frequently asked 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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