Comparison

PDF Document Scanner vs Infomaniak SwissTransfer

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

Infomaniak SwissTransfer

Easily and securely share large files for free. Send videos, photos, and presentations via email, QR code, or link. Customize transfers with passwords and expiration dates, and track downloads in real-time.

Highlights
  • Free large file sharing
  • Share via email, QR code, or link
  • Customizable transfers (password, expiration)
  • Real-time download tracking
  • SSL-encrypted data transfer
  • Data hosted in Switzerland
Features
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Download the official SwissTransfer.com iOS app, developed by Infomaniak. SwissTransfer is the easiest and most secure solution for sharing large files (videos, RAW photos, presentations, etc.) for free, whether for business or personal use. - 100% Free, No Ads, No Registration Required - Share via email, QR code, or link for WhatsApp, Signal, or any messaging app of your choice - Customize your transfers: add a message, set an expiration date, limit downloads, and protect your files with a password - Track downloads in real-time to see when your files have been accessed - Easily manage all your active file shares in the app - SSL-encrypted data transfer for enhanced security - Data hosted in Switzerland, powered by 100% renewable energy Download the SwissTransfer app now to securely and effortlessly share your files!

Screenshots

PDF Document Scanner4 screens
Infomaniak SwissTransfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Infomaniak SwissTransfer at none against PDF Document Scanner's 4. Infomaniak SwissTransfer also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 74%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). PDF Document Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Infomaniak SwissTransfer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Infomaniak SwissTransfer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infomaniak SwissTransfer has 641 ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of PDF Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 90% of Infomaniak SwissTransfer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 5 days, Infomaniak SwissTransfer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PDF Document Scanner versus Infomaniak SwissTransfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Document ScannerInfomaniak SwissTransfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (118 ratings)4.9 (641 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118641 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMWare Technologies ASInfomaniak Network SA

Customer experience

PDF Document Scanner

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

Infomaniak SwissTransfer

All ratings641 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative9.3%

Bugs and requests

PDF Document Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Infomaniak SwissTransfer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing during large file uploads
  • Incompatibility with certain email providers

Requested features

3 requests
  • Synchronization solution
  • Improved notification system
  • Expanded file format support

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 UnlimitedFree
None

Infomaniak SwissTransfer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Document Scanner free?
PDF Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Infomaniak SwissTransfer free?
Infomaniak SwissTransfer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PDF Document Scanner or Infomaniak SwissTransfer?
Infomaniak SwissTransfer is rated higher. PDF Document Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Infomaniak SwissTransfer averages 4.9 from 641 ratings.
Do PDF Document Scanner or Infomaniak SwissTransfer have ads?
Neither PDF Document Scanner nor Infomaniak SwissTransfer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Document Scanner or Infomaniak SwissTransfer?
PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and Infomaniak SwissTransfer every 4 weeks. Most recently, PDF Document Scanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Infomaniak SwissTransfer on September 26, 2026.

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