Comparison

PDF Document Scanner vs Bernard AI

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

Head to head
About

PDF Document Scanner

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful scanner and document manager. It allows you to extract contact information, create searchable PDFs, and organize your files with folders and tags. Edit, sign, and share documents securely, optimizing your workflow from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Automatic document detection and correction
  • Extract contact info from business cards
  • Create searchable PDFs with OCR
  • Sign, edit, and share documents
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Secure with Face ID/Touch ID
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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Turn paper into searchable PDFs in seconds. Scan, fill, sign, and organize documents on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — with on-device processing that never leaves your Apple devices. Captize is your personal document library. Capture receipts, contracts, IDs, and paperwork, then find anything later with full-text search. No extra account. Sync with iCloud. SCAN • Automatic edge detection, crop, perspective, and exposure correction • Batch scanning and high-definition captures • Searchable PDFs with on-device OCR • Smart titles from document content, with Apple Intelligence • Import photos, files, and whole folders EDIT & SIGN • Fill out forms • Add signatures, markups, and comments — Apple Pencil on iPad • Reorder, split, merge, and export pages • Password-protect private PDFs ORGANIZE • Folders, subfolders, tags, and notes • Instant full-text search across names, notes, and document content • Reminders on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch • Widgets and Shortcuts for scan and search BUSINESS CARDS • Auto-extract name, company, email, and phone • Save to Contacts and search by person or company APPLE-NATIVE & PRIVATE • iCloud sync across your devices — no extra login • Optional auto-upload to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or WebDAV • Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID • Image processing and OCR run on-device Terms https://www.mwaretechnologies.com/products/captize/terms-and-conditions-en Support support@mwaretechnologies.com

About

Bernard AI

This AI chatbot leverages advanced models to simplify tasks and boost productivity. It offers specialized assistants, image-based chat, and tools for creative brainstorming, problem-solving, and academic help. Get instant solutions and expert advice for everyday challenges.

Highlights
  • 100+ Smart Prompts
  • 50+ AI Assistants
  • Chat with Images
  • Rizz AI for social interaction
  • Math Problem Solver
  • Plant Care Expert
Features
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Genius AI: Your AI Companion Genius AI helps with everyday questions, writing, planning, image understanding, and more. The app is free to download and includes limited free access of up to 5 AI messages per day. Unlimited chats, premium AI models, and certain advanced assistants and tools require a separate in-app purchase or subscription. Subscription options, pricing, and included features are shown in the app before purchase. You can use the free tier without subscribing. Key Features: - 100+ smart prompts for everyday tasks - 50+ AI assistants for writing, productivity, creativity, and more - Chat with images by uploading a photo and asking questions - Rizz AI for help creating conversation openers and replies - Math Helper for solving photographed math problems - Plant Care Expert for diagnosing plant issues from photos Feature availability and usage limits may vary by subscription plan and region. Some features require a paid subscription. AI-generated content may be inaccurate. Do not enter sensitive personal information. Genius AI is not responsible for offensive, inaccurate, or dangerous content generated by the app. Genius AI is an independent app and is not affiliated with OpenAI, Google, xAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, or their products. The app may use third-party AI models under applicable terms. Privacy Policy: https://geniusllm.app/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://geniusllm.app/terms

Screenshots

PDF Document Scanner4 screens
Bernard AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Document Scanner and Bernard AI both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of PDF Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bernard AI's. Bernard AI's advantage is ratings volume (705 vs 118) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Document Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Bernard AI sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.7 for PDF Document Scanner against 4.6 for Bernard AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bernard AI has 705 ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PDF Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bernard AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 5 days, Bernard AI every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Document Scanner versus Bernard AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Document ScannerBernard AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (118 ratings) — better4.6 (705 ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better63.7% of reviews
Number of ratings118705 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB123 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMWare Technologies ASTap is Fun

Customer experience

PDF Document Scanner

All ratings118 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral14.0%
Negative12.3%

Bernard AI

All ratings681 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative29.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Document Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bernard AI

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues with Apple ID
  • Inability to export/share generated images
  • Persistent 'server busy' errors
  • Disappearing conversation history

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Improve Arabic language handling
  • Implement voice command feature
  • Enhance conversation history management

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Document Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • PRO Scanner weekly3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • PRO Scanner monthly$2.991 Month
  • PRO Scanner Yearly$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version Unlimited$29.99
18 purchases

Bernard AI

Subscriptions14
  • Weekly Unlimited7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Unlimited$5.991 Month
  • Weekly Unlimited3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
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  • Weekly Unlimited7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Unlimited$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Unlimited$19.991 Month
  • Yearly discounted offer3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited$24.001 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited$36.001 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime Discounted offer$19.99
  • Lifetime Unlimited$29.99
  • Lifetime Unlimited$39.99
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  • Lifetime Unlimited Discounted$59.99

Questions

Is PDF Document Scanner free?
PDF Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bernard AI free?
Bernard AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Document Scanner or Bernard AI?
PDF Document Scanner is rated higher. PDF Document Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Bernard AI averages 4.6 from 705 ratings.
Do PDF Document Scanner or Bernard AI have ads?
Neither PDF Document Scanner nor Bernard AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Document Scanner or Bernard AI?
PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and Bernard AI every 9 days. Most recently, PDF Document Scanner was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bernard AI on October 22, 2026.

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