PDF Combiner vs PlanScale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Combiner
Easily manage PDF files with a user-friendly interface. Merge, split, and extract pages from documents offline. Convert images to PDF and secure your files with passwords.
- Merge PDF documents
- Split PDF into pages
- Extract specific pages
- Document scanner
- Set/remove PDF password
- Images to PDF converter
- Compress and resize images
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A practical PDF editor and PDF converter built for clear everyday document work. The app gives you a simple way to organize, edit, convert, and prepare PDF documents without relying on complicated software or web-based tools. It is designed for users who need a dependable PDF workflow for work, study, and personal files. Most tools work offline and process documents directly on your device. This helps you work with important files while keeping them under your control, especially when online PDF services are restricted. The only tool that requires an internet connection is Office to PDF, used for converting Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to PDF. Base PDF tools: • Merge PDF. Combine multiple PDF documents and images into one PDF file. • Images to PDF. Create PDF documents from photos, scans, and image files. • Extract PDF Pages. Save selected pages from a PDF as a new document. • Edit PDF Pages. Reorder, rotate, or delete pages in a PDF document. • Split PDF. Break one PDF document into smaller PDF files. • Scan Documents. Capture documents with your camera and save them as high-quality PDF files. • Protect PDF. Add or remove password protection from a PDF document. Removing protection requires the correct password. • Add Page Numbers to PDF. Place page numbers where you need them in a document. • Align PDF Page Width. Align page width across a PDF document for a more consistent layout. • Text Recognition OCR. Recognize text in scanned documents and images. • Sign PDF. Add a signature to a PDF document. • Compress and Resize Photos. Reduce image file size and adjust image dimensions. Some tools are available in the Pro version: • Compress PDF. Reduce PDF file size for easier sharing and storage. • Office to PDF. Convert Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to PDF. This tool requires an internet connection. • Photo Templates for PDF. Turn photos into styled PDF documents using templates. • PDF to Images. Export selected PDF pages or a full PDF document as image files. • Add Watermark to PDF. Add text or image watermarks to PDF documents. Privacy Policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ey7ZxLODDc1tQ1_N08LCTCwsi2jnHXEbMZugFv_AiUk/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BjWeGxiOgNmTs-eCTKq5Y0LfgDBe_sVHDS1h22ZsZ9w/edit?usp=sharing
PlanScale
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PlanScale is the ultimate paperless field companion for contractors, builders, and project managers. Leave the clipboards, blueprints, and tape measures behind. PlanScale digitizes your entire site documentation workflow directly from your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: • 100% Paperless Workflow: Digitize your job site. Say goodbye to lost notes and smudged blueprints. • Smart Photo Capture: Snap and organize site photos instantly without manually sorting them later. • AR Measurements: Measure spaces and objects on the fly using built-in Augmented Reality—no tape measure needed. • Floor Plan Pinning: Upload your digital blueprints and pin your photos/notes exactly where you took them for perfect context. • Fast Cost Estimates: Generate immediate, accurate cost estimates right from the job site. • Professional Reports: Export clean, branded PDF and CSV reports to share with clients and your team in seconds without ever touching a printer. Build faster, track smarter, and document everything effortlessly with PlanScale. License Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlanScale at none against PDF Combiner's 11. PlanScale also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. PDF Combiner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PlanScale asks for nothing beyond the download.
PDF Combiner ships an update every 2 weeks, PlanScale daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Combiner | PlanScale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (291 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 291 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgeniy Konev | Aries Paul Zeta |
Bugs and requests
PDF Combiner
Reported bugs
2 issues- Password remover not working
- Saving/resolution issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add OCR function
- Implement cropping/resizing
- Extend PDF merge limit
- Improve free version features
- Clarify "forever" option
PlanScale
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PDF Combiner
- Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Monthly$9.991 Month
- 6 Months3 Days trial$24.996 Months
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Special offer$4.99
- Pro-version$6.99
- PRO Forever Special$24.99
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- PRO Forever$49.99
PlanScale
No in-app purchases
Questions
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