Comparison

PDF Scanner vs HD Document Scan

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner

Easily scan, sign, and edit documents with this app. Convert scans to text, organize files, and share them as PDFs or JPEGs. Offers multipage scanning and secure password-protected folders.

Highlights
  • High-quality PDF/JPEG scanning
  • Document signing and editing
  • Smart image editor
  • Multipage scanning
  • Password-protected folders
  • OCR text conversion
  • Cloud saving and sharing
Features
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Quickly scan & sign documents, print or email them as multiple pages PDF or JPEG files. Scan anything you need including receipts, documents, paper notes, fax papers and pictures fast, easy & free! Features include: • Scan high quality PDF or JPEG files. • Sign & edit documents. • Smart image editor with colour correction. • Multipage scanning. • Password protected folders. • Share your scans via email. • AirPrint & save to iCloud. • Sort documents by date or name. • OCR (convert any scan into text). Scanner Premium Subscription • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period. • Length of subscriptions: Weekly & Yearly. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Price of subscriptions: one month 3.99 USD & one year 19.99 USD • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. For further information: Privacy Policy: https://www.personalsecurityapps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service : https://www.personalsecurityapps.com/terms-of-service

About

HD Document Scan

Features
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【HD Document Scan】turns paper documents into clean digital files in seconds. Capture, enhance and organize records on the go with smart imaging and reliable storage. Quick Document Capture Frame any page in the viewfinder and the app trims the edges automatically, keeping receipts, contracts and notes neatly archived. Smart Image Enhancement Brightness, contrast and filter controls clean up uneven lighting or yellowed paper so every line and character stays easy to read. On-device Text Recognition OCR runs on the device to pull text out of your scans, ready for searching, copying and pasting into other apps. Multi-page PDF Merge several scans into a single PDF and share through the system sheet or save to Files for later. Folders and Tags Group documents into custom folders, add tags and use search to find the right file in moments. Keep work and life paperwork tidy and within reach—download HD Document Scan today. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $4.99/week* $39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars. Actual charges may be converted to your local currency based on your country/region. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be communicated. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Going to the user's Account Settings after purchase may turn off auto-renewal. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://manteendmn.xyz/gaoqingsaomiaoyi/privacy.html

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
HD Document Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HD Document Scan at none against PDF Scanner's shown. PDF Scanner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. PDF Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HD Document Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
PDF Scanner versus HD Document Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerHD Document Scan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaria RacaLink Cross-Border E-Commerce Co., Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Scanner Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

HD Document Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Ultra3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Ultra$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HD Document Scan free?
HD Document Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Scanner or HD Document Scan have ads?
PDF Scanner shows ads; HD Document Scan does not.

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