Comparison

Scanlivo vs PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Scanlivo

Easily scan, edit, and share documents as PDF, JPG, or PNG files. This app allows for accurate multi-page scanning, electronic signatures, and annotation. Store, print, and export your documents efficiently.

Highlights
  • Accurate multi-page scanning
  • Electronic document signing
  • Document editing and annotation
  • Convert scans to PDF, JPG, PNG
  • Print scanned documents
  • Store and access recent scans
Features
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Scanlivo is the scanner built for students. Open the app and in seconds your notes are organized by subject and the camera is ready for the next page. YOUR NOTES, IN ORDER • Subject folders with their own color and icon: Math, History, Law, English… whatever you study. • Quick suggestions to create your subjects in a second. • Recent documents on the home screen so you can pick up where you left off. • Move documents between subjects, rename them and sort by date or name. SCAN IN ONE TAP • The Scan button opens the camera instantly, no screens in between. • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction: pages come out straight even if you shoot at an angle. • Scan several pages in a row and save them as one document. • Sharp pages saved at high resolution, ready to print. IMAGE TO TEXT (OCR) • Recognizes the text in your notes, books and handouts right on your iPhone. No internet, nothing uploaded. • English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and many more languages. • Edit the text, copy it, share it or save it as .txt. • Extract text: scan, import or pick a saved document and jump straight to its text. STUDY WITH AI • Ask your notes: answers come only from what they say, with the sentence they are based on. • Summary and key points of any document. • Exam-style quizzes with an explanation for each answer. • Flashcards to memorize the key concepts. • AI on your iPhone: everything is processed on the device and your notes never leave it. Requires iOS 26 or later and a compatible iPhone or iPad. FIND ANY WORD • Search by document name or by any word written inside your notes. • Results show the snippet where the word appears. REAL PDFs • Letter (or A4) PDFs at high resolution, light enough to send. • With selectable text: search and copy text inside the PDF in any reader. • Share via WhatsApp, Mail or AirDrop, save to Files or Photos, and print. PHOTOS AND FILES TO PDF • Turn several photos from your library into a multi-page PDF. Scanlivo crops the page automatically. • Import PDFs and images from Files. EDIT, SIGN AND ANNOTATE • Crop, rotate, apply filters and enhance contrast. • Sign documents with your finger. • Highlight, write and draw shapes on your pages. ALWAYS AT HAND • Siri Shortcut: "Scan with Scanlivo". • Quick action from the app icon. • Control for Control Center, the Lock Screen and the Action button (iOS 18 or later). • For iPhone and iPad, in light and dark mode. FULL VERSION The monthly subscription gives you Scanlivo with no ads, unlimited AI, all filters, and unlimited signatures and annotations. Scanning, OCR, search and PDFs are free for everyone, and you can try each AI feature 3 times for free. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy policy: http://jewelsapps.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use (EULA): http://jewelsapps.com/terms-of-use/

About

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Digitize your documents with this powerful scanner app. It offers quick, seamless scanning with auto-cropping and image enhancement. Organize your scans into folders and tags for easy retrieval, and export them in various formats.

Highlights
  • Auto-crop and enhance scans
  • Shadow and background removal
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Export to PDF or JPEG
  • Scan documents, ID cards, and books
  • Edit files after saving
Features
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In a world where paperwork seems to never end, the PDF scanner app is the solution you've been searching for. Say goodbye to cluttered desks and disorganized files - with this PDF Scanner app, you can scan, store, and manage all of your important documents with ease. PDF app stands out from the rest thanks to its innovative and user-friendly design. The scanning process is quick and seamless, making it easy to digitize any document in just a few taps. This app uses advanced technology to auto-crop and enhances the image for optimal readability. Plus, you can even save scans in different file formats to fit your needs. Create folders and tag documents to organize all your scans. Find documents in your scanned library easily by name, tag, or folder. PDF Scanner - Document Scanner has all the features you need • Automatically removes the messy background. • Shadow removal and defect cleanup. • Photo Scan enhances the scan quality. • You can edit the file after saving it. • Scan Docs and print with Scan to PDF. • Create PDF Scan files in different sizes. • Arrange your docs in folders and subfolders. • Dropbox, Evernote, Drive, or more. • A multi-page Camera Scanner to run fast. How to scan: • Choose the Camera or pick photos from the gallery. • Crop it by using 8 points multi-selection tool. • Enhance the quality of an image by applying filters. • Export to PDF or JPEG if required. We have: • Scan Docx. • Scan ID Card. • Scan Book. • Scan ID Photo. These features are perfect for those on the go, as you can access your documents from anywhere, at any time. So why wait? Download our PDF scanner app today and start simplifying your life. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to an organization with our top-of-the-line app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/privacy/view/50c5621471755f1548917ebbe5e90160

Screenshots

Scanlivo4 screens
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner at 4.6 against Scanlivo's 3.9. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). Scanlivo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 44%). 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. Scanlivo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner has 2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Scanlivo's written reviews are positive against 44% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanlivo ships an update every 10 months, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scanlivo versus PDF Scanner・Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanlivoPDF Scanner・Document Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings)4.6 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings102K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJewelsapps S. L.Games Wing

Customer experience

Scanlivo

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

All ratings2,045 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative51.9%

Bugs and requests

Scanlivo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty scanning documents properly
  • Blurry and unreadable text after scanning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve scan quality
  • Reduce ads for paid users
  • Add more advanced features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scanlivo

Subscriptions1
  • ScannEasy Full Version$2.491 Month
3 purchases

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Monthly Sub3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99

Questions

Is Scanlivo free?
Scanlivo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner・Document Scanner free?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanlivo or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner is rated higher. Scanlivo averages 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PDF Scanner・Document Scanner averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.
Do Scanlivo or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner have ads?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner shows ads; Scanlivo does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanlivo or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner?
Scanlivo ships an update every 10 months, and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner monthly. Most recently, Scanlivo was updated on October 15, 2026 and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner on October 15, 2026.

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