# Smart Scanner vs PDF Compressor Merge Split

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smart Scanner at 15.0 against PDF Compressor Merge Split's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Compressor Merge Split sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Scanner | PDF Compressor Merge Split |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-scanner-scan-to-pdf/id1523034468/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hung Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523034470) | [Neo Cortex](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804279347) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-scanner-scan-to-pdf/id1523034468)

This app allows you to scan documents, IDs, and business cards using your phone's camera and convert them into PDF files. It also features QR and barcode scanning, text extraction with OCR, and options to share or print your scanned documents.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and IDs, QR and barcode scanning, Extract text from images (OCR), Optimize scan quality with AI, Share PDF files, Print documents via AirPrint, Secure PDFs with passcode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1_MONTH_PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| 6_MONTHS_PRO | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Scanner Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| OneTime_Payment | $22.99 | one-time |


### PDF Compressor Merge Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-compressor-merge-split/id6804279345)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pass | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro Pass (Retention) | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Pass | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Scanner free?

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

### Is PDF Compressor Merge Split free?

PDF Compressor Merge Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Smart Scanner or PDF Compressor Merge Split have ads?

Neither Smart Scanner nor PDF Compressor Merge Split shows ads.

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