# QuickScan vs PDF Extractor

The clearest difference is rating: QuickScan at 4.9 against PDF Extractor's 1.0. QuickScan also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 1). PDF Extractor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QuickScan ships an update fortnightly, PDF Extractor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickScan | PDF Extractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-extractor/id6444529292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) | [培强 郝](https://appshunter.io/developer/362540108) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents using your device's camera or import existing files. It features advanced OCR for text recognition, allows digital signatures, and automates export processes. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with automatic detection, Import PDFs and images, OCR for text recognition and searchability, Add digital signatures, Automated file naming and export, Siri Shortcuts and Widgets integration, Export to cloud services and local storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 good lunch | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $29.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Medium Thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: One good sandwich | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Big Thank You | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One toy for my kids | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 day off w/ family | $89.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $99.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
- 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
- Option to save scans directly to a local folder
- Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities


### PDF Extractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-extractor/id6444529292)

Easily extract text and high-resolution images from PDF files. Compress extracted content into zip files for convenient sharing. Supports copying text to the clipboard and extracting unlimited rich text.

**Highlights:** Extract high-resolution images, Extract unlimited images, Compress content to zip files, Copy text to clipboard, Extract unlimited rich text, Select specific text ranges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Full Access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickScan free?

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

### Is PDF Extractor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuickScan or PDF Extractor?

QuickScan is rated higher. QuickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while PDF Extractor averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do QuickScan or PDF Extractor have ads?

Neither QuickScan nor PDF Extractor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickScan or PDF Extractor?

QuickScan ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Extractor every 3 days. Most recently, QuickScan was updated on September 26, 2026 and PDF Extractor on June 1, 2026.

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