Comparison

SaveThings vs PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SaveThings

Securely store your IDs, passwords, and notes directly on your device using biometric authentication. Dictate notes with on-device speech recognition in multiple languages and organize them with categories for easy searching and sharing.

Highlights
  • Biometric ID/Password security
  • On-device voice note-taking
  • Multi-language speech recognition
  • Note categorization
  • Secure sharing
  • Easy search and organization
Features
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Details : - Save your ID/Password and Notes securely only in your device (FaceID/TouchID) - Write note with your voice (On-Device Speech Recognition) **supporting languages : English (United States, Canada, Great Britain, India), Spanish (United States, Mexico, Spain), Italian, Brazilian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) - Save notes with categories and share them on your desire - Easy to navigate, organize and search

About

PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader

Features
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All-in-One PDF App: Scan, Read, Edit, and Convert documents professionally on your phone. CORE FEATURES: Document Scanner: Scan paperwork, receipts, and ID cards into high-quality PDFs with auto-edge detection and text enhancement. Powerful Converter: Image to PDF, PDF to Image (JPEG/PNG), or export PDF to a single Long Image. Organize & Edit: Merge multiple files, split pages, compress file size, and add e-signatures directly. Smart PDF Reader: Smoothly view PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Supports password-protected files, tab management, and bookmarks. Text-to-Speech (TTS): Listen to your PDF content aloud easily. Extra Utilities: Works offline, multilingual support, direct printing, and quick sharing.

Screenshots

SaveThings4 screens
PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SaveThings at none against PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader's shown. PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 72 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SaveThings ships an update every 72 months, PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SaveThings versus PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaveThingsPDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 72 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongwoo PaeNguyen Giap

In-app purchases

None

SaveThings

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SaveThings free?
SaveThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader free?
PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SaveThings or PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader have ads?
PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader shows ads; SaveThings does not.
Which is updated more often, SaveThings or PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader?
SaveThings ships an update every 72 months, and PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader every 2 months. Most recently, SaveThings was updated on June 11, 2026 and PDF Scanner & OCR Text Reader on September 25, 2026.

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