# DarkPDF vs QuickScan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickScan at 98% against DarkPDF's 47%. QuickScan also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.3). DarkPDF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads there is nothing between them.

QuickScan is free to download; DarkPDF costs $0.99 up front. QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DarkPDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4.1K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of DarkPDF's written reviews are positive against 98% of QuickScan's.

DarkPDF ships an update every 4 days, QuickScan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DarkPDF | QuickScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkpdf/id1487657766/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **98.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Numathic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000499318) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## What reviewers say

### DarkPDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkpdf/id1487657766)

This app allows you to read PDF documents in dark mode, inverting text and background colors to reduce eye strain. It also offers the ability to compress margins and blank spaces for a larger text display.

**Highlights:** Dark mode PDF reading, Invert text and background, Larger text display, Margin compression, Cross-platform compatibility (macOS & iOS)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents using your device's camera or import existing files. It features advanced OCR for text recognition, allows digital signatures, and automates export processes. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with automatic detection, Import PDFs and images, OCR for text recognition and searchability, Add digital signatures, Automated file naming and export, Siri Shortcuts and Widgets integration, Export to cloud services and local storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 good lunch | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $29.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Medium Thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: One good sandwich | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Big Thank You | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One toy for my kids | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 day off w/ family | $89.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $99.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
- 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
- Option to save scans directly to a local folder
- Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DarkPDF free?

DarkPDF costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QuickScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DarkPDF or QuickScan?

QuickScan is rated higher. DarkPDF averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while QuickScan averages 4.9 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do DarkPDF or QuickScan have ads?

Neither DarkPDF nor QuickScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DarkPDF or QuickScan?

DarkPDF ships an update every 4 days, and QuickScan every 2 weeks. Most recently, DarkPDF was updated on October 16, 2026 and QuickScan on October 21, 2026.

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