# xScan vs PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter

The clearest difference is monetization model: xScan at free with in-app purchases against PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter's subscription. xScan also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 2.4K) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter sells 13 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 — 4.6 for xScan against 4.5 for PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xScan has 31K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of xScan's written reviews are positive against 33% of PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter's.

xScan ships an update fortnightly, PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xScan | PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscan-document-scanner-app/id1496800347/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-editor-converter/id1619135136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **42.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 135 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VPN MobApps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486150317) | [Ivan Marzan](https://appshunter.io/developer/927437502) |

## What reviewers say

### xScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscan-document-scanner-app/id1496800347)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Capture, edit, and convert images into editable text or high-quality PDFs. Securely store and easily share your scanned documents.

**Highlights:** Mobile document scanning, OCR text extraction and editing, Save as PDF, JPEG, or DOC, Electronic signature tool, Cloud and email sharing, Print via Wi-Fi

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Education special full access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access | $6.99 | per month |
| xScan : PDF Document Scanner + | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access + PDF editor | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access + PDF editor | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for scanning documents
- 🚀 Efficient document conversion
- 🚀 Quick scanning process
- 👍 Helpful for home-bound users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Poor text recognition accuracy
- 🔒 Difficult to unsubscribe or cancel
- 🐛 Unreliable document scanning
- 💰 Misleading free trial offers

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent document scanning quality
- App forgetting previously scanned pages
- Subscription charges without user consent

**Requested features**

- PDF editing and markup tools
- Integration with cloud storage services
- Improved OCR capabilities
- More transparent subscription model


### PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-editor-converter/id1619135136)

Scan, edit, and convert documents into digital files. Easily manage PDFs, create new ones, and improve content quality. Offers features for ID documents and books with high accuracy.

**Highlights:** Scan PDF files, ID photos, and books, Edit and create PDFs, Convert documents to office formats, High accuracy recognition, Improve content quality, Manage digital documents

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Scanner App | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Doc Master Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner Pro - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner and Editor | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner PRO | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scan Document: Scanner App | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Doc Scanner and converter | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner & Editor PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner and Manager | $45.99 | per year |
| PDF Master Pro Lifetime | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 💡 Useful for converting images to PDF

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 👎 Poor quality scans
- 🤔 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Reverse order of scanned documents
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit PDF files
- Improve batch scanning functionality
- Provide free version with limited features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xScan free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, xScan or PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter?

xScan is rated higher. xScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do xScan or PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter have ads?

Neither xScan nor PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter shows ads.

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

xScan ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter every 3 days. Most recently, xScan was updated on October 18, 2026 and PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter on October 17, 2026.

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