Comparison

PDF Hero vs PDF Scanner Document

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

Head to head
About

PDF Hero

Edit, create, and manage PDF documents on your mobile device. Annotate, fill forms, sign, and share files with ease. Offers advanced features like OCR and compression for enhanced document control.

Highlights
  • Create PDFs from scratch
  • Edit text and annotate documents
  • Fill and sign PDF forms
  • Convert images/documents to PDF
  • OCR for editable text
  • Compress and merge PDFs
  • Password-protect sensitive data
Features
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Looking for a convenient and easy-to-use PDF editor? View and edit PDF files on the go with PDF Hero! The app works on iPhone and iPad. PDF Hero helps you take control of your papers and run your business in the ever-changing digital world. Create and read PDFs, then annotate, edit, fill and sign forms, or share files. Manage paperwork hassle-free from anywhere – the office, remotely, or from home. There’s no need for printed copies when you can access and edit the docs you need, on the go – all in an app. Stay one step ahead when it comes to document management. CREATE & VIEW - Create PDFs from scratch. - Open and view any PDF file. - Zoom in and out while reading. - Search to find the necessary information using text search. - Read PDFs easier with Read Mode by creating bookmarks and navigating conveniently. EDIT & ANNOTATE - Edit text in your PDF files, fix typos, and correct paragraphs. - Add comments and annotations using text notes. - Write on PDFs with your finger or stylus. - Fill PDF forms. - Highlight key ideas and add shapes. - Insert images, crop, resize, or change the angle if necessary. MANAGE & STORE - Import files from your device or online storage services like iCloud and Dropbox. - Delete pages from a multi-page PDF document. - Share PDF files with or without annotations for further reading and commenting. - Print files right from your device. Level up with Premium features! PRO EDITING - Convert images and documents to PDF files. - Sign docs right on the screen of your device. - Add stamps to PDF documents. - Transform PDF files into editable text with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. PRO MANAGEMENT - Compress PDFs and share them as ZIP files. - Manage PDF pages: add pages, rotate, and reorder them. - Share selected pages of a multi-page PDF file. - Merge two or more PDF pages into a single document. - Password-protect sensitive data. *To digitize printed copies and transform them into editable PDF scans, try our Scan Hero app! Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase or by contacting Customer Support. Privacy Policy: https://support.bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=1512973255 Terms of Service: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=1512973255 Got questions or suggestions? Please don’t hesitate to email us at pdfhero@bendingspoons.com

About

PDF Scanner Document

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Capture receipts, notes, and more, then save them as PDFs or JPEGs. Features include OCR, editing tools, and secure file management.

Highlights
  • Scan to high-quality PDF or JPEG
  • Export documents in PDF, JPG, WORD, TXT
  • Automatic text recognition with OCR
  • Electronic signature of documents
  • Password protection for folders and scans
  • Share scans via email, cloud services, or print
Features
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CamScan is an instant document scanner for iOS. Use your iOS device as a scanner. Scan anything you need including receipts, documents, paper notes, book and store your scans as multipage PDF or JPEG files. Amazing functionality, countless features! CamScan is designed with an aim to address the major issues prevailing in every adult’s or teenager’s life. Whether you are a student who does not want to pay a hefty amount for a book or an adult looking for ways to store important receipts, documents and images with just a tap, the camScan app will offer the PDF scanner functionality you have always been searching for. Simply position the document in the scanner frame, wait for a few seconds and you are all set to convert, share and save important files for future needs. In our application, you can easily turn any picture into text, our unique OCR function recogn APPLICATION FEATURES: - Scan to high-quality PDF or JPEG- Export documents in PDF, JPG, WORD, TXT - Color editor and built-in document editor - Automatic text recognition with OCR in multiple languages - Automatically detect a document in the camera and help in finding a document in the camera coverage area - Advanced image processing with color enhancement and correction, noise removal, automatic perspective correction and much more - Choose between low, medium and high scan quality - Multi-page scanning - scan as many pages as you want Document Editor: - Electronic signature of any document by adding your signature to scans in the application - Cut, copy or paste pages File manager: - Full-featured file manager with folders, drag and drop documents - Protect your documents by locking folders and scanning with a password - Sort documents by name, date or size - Choose between table and collection view modes Tools for sharing documents: - Share your scans by email - Easily print your scans from any Wi-Fi printer - Share and upload scanned documents to cloud services such as Dropbox or Google Drive. - Export scans to our Fax app and send faxes worldwide. - Save scans to photos All scanned documents are stored locally on your device, they are not available to us, nor to third parties. You can easily share documents using the export option.

Screenshots

PDF Hero4 screens
PDF Scanner Document3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Scanner Document at 100% against PDF Hero's 18%. PDF Hero's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (10K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Hero sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner Document sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Hero has 10K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of PDF Hero's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDF Scanner Document's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Scanner Document fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PDF Hero versus PDF Scanner Document: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF HeroPDF Scanner Document
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size536 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.Artep Media Development SRL

Customer experience

PDF Hero

All ratings10,328 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative76.9%

PDF Scanner Document

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Hero

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text disappearing or jumping around during editing
  • Inability to save or transfer edited documents
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Incorrect rendering of PDF content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved text editing and manipulation
  • Better file management and organization
  • Seamless integration with other apps
  • Clearer subscription and cancellation policies

PDF Scanner Document

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

PDF Hero

Subscriptions20
  • Weekly Premium with Free Trial7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly with free trial7 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium with Free Trial7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Sub with Free Trial7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • PDF Hero Premium 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PDF Hero Premium 1 Month3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • PDF Hero Premium 1 Month3 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Convert & Merge PDF Documents3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • PDF Hero Premium 3 Months3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • PDF Hero Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly with Free Trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$69.991 Year
  • PDF Hero Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Bundle$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Bundle with Free Trial7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • PDF Hero Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$99.991 Year
4 purchases

PDF Scanner Document

Subscriptions4
  • 1 WEEK PLAN$5.997 Days
  • 3-DAY FREE TRIAL$6.997 Days
  • 1 MONTH PLAN$8.991 Month
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  • 1 YEAR PLAN3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Hero free?
PDF Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner Document free?
PDF Scanner Document is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Hero or PDF Scanner Document?
PDF Hero is rated higher. PDF Hero averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while PDF Scanner Document averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do PDF Hero or PDF Scanner Document have ads?
Neither PDF Hero nor PDF Scanner Document shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Hero or PDF Scanner Document?
PDF Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Scanner Document fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Hero was updated on October 25, 2026 and PDF Scanner Document on October 24, 2026.

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