# PDF Document Scanner vs UltraNotes

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Document Scanner at every 5 days against UltraNotes's every 3 weeks. UltraNotes's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Document Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and UltraNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PDF Document Scanner against 4.6 for UltraNotes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 171 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PDF Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 82% of UltraNotes's.

PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 5 days, UltraNotes every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Document Scanner | UltraNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-document-scanner-captize/id1488667597/reviews)** | [4.6 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultranotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6468902627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 118 | **171** |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MWare Technologies AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488667596) | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-document-scanner-captize/id1488667597)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Scanner weekly | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| PRO Scanner monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Scanner Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Pro Version Unlimited | $12.99 | one-time |


### UltraNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultranotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6468902627)

This app combines powerful note-taking, handwriting, and PDF annotation features. Create rich text notes, sketch with various tools, and mark up documents. Organize, search, and sync your notes across devices.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, Rich text formatting and templates, PDF annotation and signing, Cross-device synchronization via iCloud, Searchable handwriting and text, Side-by-side multitasking on iPad/Mac, Audio recording with notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UltraNotes Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✍️ Excellent handwriting and pen experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Variety of pen styles and drawing tools
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription
- 🔒 Strong privacy policy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Writing/drawing input not registering properly
- 🐛 Frequent page scrolling when attempting to write
- 🔄 Slow or unreliable iCloud sync
- 📤 Export functionality issues
- 🔍 Search feature crashes the app

**Reported bugs**

- Writing and drawing input not working
- Page scrolling interferes with writing
- iCloud sync not functioning
- Export to other apps failing
- Hand gestures changing page zoom during writing

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock zoom while writing with Apple Pencil
- Resize shapes after cutting/moving them
- Export notes to PDF and other apps
- Dark/light theme toggle for pages
- Nested list item support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Document Scanner free?

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

### Is UltraNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Document Scanner or UltraNotes?

PDF Document Scanner is rated higher. PDF Document Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while UltraNotes averages 4.6 from 171 ratings.

### Do PDF Document Scanner or UltraNotes have ads?

Neither PDF Document Scanner nor UltraNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Document Scanner or UltraNotes?

PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and UltraNotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Document Scanner was updated on September 29, 2026 and UltraNotes on September 29, 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.*