# Scanner Air vs PDF

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scanner Air at 5.3K against PDF's 115. PDF's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner Air sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scanner Air against 4.8 for PDF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Air has 5.3K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Scanner Air's written reviews are positive against 89% of PDF's.

Scanner Air ships an update weekly, PDF fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Air | PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-air-scan-documents/id1490084790/reviews) | **[4.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-converter/id1556704210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Air Apps Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316153435) | [Nikita Khromov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545839192) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-air-scan-documents/id1490084790)

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Easily digitize, edit, sign, and share files like contracts, receipts, and IDs. Convert images to text and manage your documents efficiently on the go.

**Highlights:** Fast document scanning, Scan to PDF & convert, Edit and enhance scans, Digital signing (eSign), Smart file management, On-the-go sharing & printing, OCR text extraction

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Starter - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Convenient for important documents
- 🚀 Accurate scanning
- 👍 Portable and accessible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with color/focus
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔒 Security/privacy worries

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty unsubscribing
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust color/lighting settings
- One-time purchase option
- More transparency on subscription details


### PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-converter/id1556704210)

Easily scan documents and convert images into PDF files directly from your iPhone or iPad. Organize your scanned documents for later use and share them conveniently from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Scan documents on the go, Convert images to PDF, Build single or separate PDFs, Save and share PDFs, Store scanned files for later

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $1.49 | per month |
| 1 year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Air free?

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

### Is PDF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner Air or PDF?

PDF is rated higher. Scanner Air averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while PDF averages 4.8 from 115 ratings.

### Do Scanner Air or PDF have ads?

Neither Scanner Air nor PDF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner Air or PDF?

Scanner Air ships an update weekly, and PDF fortnightly. Most recently, Scanner Air was updated on November 9, 2026 and PDF on November 3, 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.*