Comparison

Scanlivo vs PDF Scanner Pro *

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 Pro *

Transform your device into a powerful scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and codes with high clarity. Organize, search, and share your scanned files effortlessly. Extract text from images for easy copying and sharing.

Highlights
  • High-quality document scanning
  • Batch scanning for multiple pages
  • Smart edge detection for perfect cropping
  • Organize and search scanned files
  • OCR text extraction
  • Unlimited sharing and exporting (subscription)
Features
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Transform your device into a powerful, easy-to-use scanner with PDF Viewz. Instantly scan documents, receipts, business cards, QR codes, barcodes, and more with stunning clarity and accuracy.  Whether you need to digitize paperwork, organize receipts, or scan codes on the go, PDF Viewz offers a seamless and intuitive experience. Key Features: * High-Quality Scans: Capture documents with remarkable clarity and automatically enhance image quality for optimal readability.
 * Batch Scanning: Scan multiple pages and combine them into a single document.
 * Smart Edge Detection: Automatic detection of document borders for perfectly cropped scans.
 * Document Organization: Easily organize and search your scanned files.
 * Share: Save and share your scans effortlessly.
 * OCR Support: Extract text from images for easy copying and sharing.
 Subscription

Unlock unlimited sharing and exporting of PDF documents with a PDF Viewz subscription.
 Enjoy a 3-day free trial to experience all the premium features before subscribing. 

After the trial, the subscription auto-renews unless canceled. Subscription includes: * Unlimited sharing of scanned documents.
 * Export unlimited PDF files.
 Stay productive wherever you go with PDF Viewz, perfect for professionals, students, or anyone who needs a fast, reliable mobile scanner. Privacy-Focused: Your data stays private with no third-party access. We prioritize security so you can scan with confidence. Terms and Conditions: https://pdfviewz.com/terms/ 

EULA: https://pdfviewz.com/eula/

Screenshots

Scanlivo4 screens
PDF Scanner Pro *4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Scanner Pro * at free with in-app purchases against Scanlivo's subscription. PDF Scanner Pro * also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.4 vs 3.9). Scanlivo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 Pro * sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Scanner Pro * holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner Pro * has 108 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Scanlivo's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDF Scanner Pro *'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanlivo ships an update every 10 months, PDF Scanner Pro * every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scanlivo versus PDF Scanner Pro *: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanlivoPDF Scanner Pro *
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings)4.4 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB26 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJewelsapps S. L.PayPro Media LLC

Customer experience

Scanlivo

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

PDF Scanner Pro *

All ratings107 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scanlivo

Subscriptions1
  • ScannEasy Full Version$2.491 Month
4 purchases

PDF Scanner Pro *

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Yearly Subscription$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanlivo free?
Scanlivo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner Pro * free?
PDF Scanner Pro * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanlivo or PDF Scanner Pro *?
PDF Scanner Pro * is rated higher. Scanlivo averages 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PDF Scanner Pro * averages 4.4 from 108 ratings.
Do Scanlivo or PDF Scanner Pro * have ads?
PDF Scanner Pro * shows ads; Scanlivo does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanlivo or PDF Scanner Pro *?
Scanlivo ships an update every 10 months, and PDF Scanner Pro * every 5 days. Most recently, Scanlivo was updated on October 15, 2026 and PDF Scanner Pro * on October 30, 2026.

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