Comparison

PDF Document Scanner vs WhisperMobile

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

WhisperMobile

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WhisperMobile turns speech and audio files into text — entirely on your iPhone or iPad. No cloud, no account, no telemetry. Your recordings never leave your device. TRANSCRIPTION • Live transcription from the microphone with a real-time waveform • Import from the Files app, Voice Memos, AirDrop, or the share sheet • Local Whisper models (tiny through large-v3-turbo) — download, switch, and delete in-app • Languages: German, English, automatic detection AI POST-PROCESSING (Apple Intelligence) Six actions, fully on-device via Apple Foundation Models: • Summarize • Meeting minutes • Format • Translate • Adjust tone • Extract action items Plus your own AI actions with free-text instructions. MANAGE & SHARE • Searchable transcript library with audio player and waveform • Tap a segment to jump to that point in the audio; low-confidence passages are flagged • Export as PDF or Markdown (with metadata and timestamps) • Send extracted action items to Reminders or Calendar • Share Extension: transcribe audio from any app • Control Center: "Start recording" right from Control Center PRIVACY FIRST WhisperMobile collects no data, uses no tracking, and sends nothing to a server. Transcription and AI run exclusively on your device via the Apple Neural Engine. REQUIREMENTS AI post-processing requires an Apple Intelligence device (iPhone 15 Pro or newer, iPad with M-series chip). Transcription runs on any supported device. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Document Scanner4 screens
WhisperMobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PDF Document Scanner at Free against WhisperMobile's $22.99. PDF Document Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). WhisperMobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

PDF Document Scanner is free to download; WhisperMobile costs $22.99 up front. PDF Document Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. WhisperMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 5 days, WhisperMobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Document Scanner versus WhisperMobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Document ScannerWhisperMobile
PriceFree — better$22.99
Rating4.7 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMWare Technologies ASRENE SUESS

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
None

WhisperMobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Document Scanner free?
PDF Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhisperMobile free?
WhisperMobile costs $22.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Document Scanner or WhisperMobile have ads?
Neither PDF Document Scanner nor WhisperMobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Document Scanner or WhisperMobile?
PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and WhisperMobile every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Document Scanner was updated on October 19, 2026 and WhisperMobile on October 18, 2026.

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