Comparison

PDF Document Scanner vs Takeoff Master

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

Takeoff Master

Features
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Takeoff Master is a professional construction and interior takeoff calculator built for contractors, DIY renovators, and interior professionals. Instantly calculate material quantities for your projects, including: - Framing (lumber, studs, plates) - Paint (gallons by coverage area) - Wallpaper (rolls by drop method) - Molding & trim (exact cut optimization) - Hardwood flooring - LVP / LVT flooring - Carpet tile - Backsplash tile - Built-in calculator for quick on-site math Save project site details, preview results instantly, and export professional PDF and Excel reports to share with clients or suppliers. Takeoff Master helps you save time and reduce material waste by giving accurate, ready-to-use quantity estimates for every job. --- Subscription Information: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/takeoff-master/

Screenshots

PDF Document Scanner4 screens
Takeoff Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Takeoff Master at 15.0 against PDF Document Scanner's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Takeoff Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 5 days, Takeoff Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Document Scanner versus Takeoff Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Document ScannerTakeoff Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMWare Technologies ASMANKEUN KIM

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$12.99
2 purchases

Takeoff Master

Subscriptions2
  • PLUS Plan$3.991 Month
  • PRO Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Document Scanner free?
PDF Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Takeoff Master free?
Takeoff Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Document Scanner or Takeoff Master have ads?
Neither PDF Document Scanner nor Takeoff Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Document Scanner or Takeoff Master?
PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and Takeoff Master weekly. Most recently, PDF Document Scanner was updated on October 3, 2026 and Takeoff Master on September 16, 2026.

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