# Scanner Air vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner Air at 76% against PDF Editor's 43%. Scanner Air also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Editor sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner Air holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Air has 5.3K ratings behind it against 189, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Scanner Air's written reviews are positive against 43% of PDF Editor's.

Scanner Air ships an update every 8 days, PDF Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Air | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-air-scan-documents/id1490084790/reviews)** | [4.3 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-read-and-edit-pdf/id1570391391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 189 |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Air Apps Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316153435) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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 Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-read-and-edit-pdf/id1570391391)

Easily edit, merge, and convert PDF files with a comprehensive set of tools. Modify text and images, add annotations, and secure your documents with password protection and digital signatures.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF text and images, Merge and split PDF files, Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PPT, Annotate documents, Password protection and digital signatures, Real-time collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads & Sign + Compress | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads & Sign + Compress | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads + Sign & Compress | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Air free?

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

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

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

Scanner Air is rated higher. Scanner Air averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.3 from 189 ratings.

### Do Scanner Air or PDF Editor have ads?

Neither Scanner Air nor PDF Editor shows ads.

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

Scanner Air ships an update every 8 days, and PDF Editor every 2 months. Most recently, Scanner Air was updated on November 3, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 24, 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.*