Comparison

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner vs Image to PDF Converter · Edit

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Digitize your documents with this powerful scanner app. It offers quick, seamless scanning with auto-cropping and image enhancement. Organize your scans into folders and tags for easy retrieval, and export them in various formats.

Highlights
  • Auto-crop and enhance scans
  • Shadow and background removal
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Export to PDF or JPEG
  • Scan documents, ID cards, and books
  • Edit files after saving
Features
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In a world where paperwork seems to never end, the PDF scanner app is the solution you've been searching for. Say goodbye to cluttered desks and disorganized files - with this PDF Scanner app, you can scan, store, and manage all of your important documents with ease. PDF app stands out from the rest thanks to its innovative and user-friendly design. The scanning process is quick and seamless, making it easy to digitize any document in just a few taps. This app uses advanced technology to auto-crop and enhances the image for optimal readability. Plus, you can even save scans in different file formats to fit your needs. Create folders and tag documents to organize all your scans. Find documents in your scanned library easily by name, tag, or folder. PDF Scanner - Document Scanner has all the features you need • Automatically removes the messy background. • Shadow removal and defect cleanup. • Photo Scan enhances the scan quality. • You can edit the file after saving it. • Scan Docs and print with Scan to PDF. • Create PDF Scan files in different sizes. • Arrange your docs in folders and subfolders. • Dropbox, Evernote, Drive, or more. • A multi-page Camera Scanner to run fast. How to scan: • Choose the Camera or pick photos from the gallery. • Crop it by using 8 points multi-selection tool. • Enhance the quality of an image by applying filters. • Export to PDF or JPEG if required. We have: • Scan Docx. • Scan ID Card. • Scan Book. • Scan ID Photo. These features are perfect for those on the go, as you can access your documents from anywhere, at any time. So why wait? Download our PDF scanner app today and start simplifying your life. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to an organization with our top-of-the-line app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/privacy/view/50c5621471755f1548917ebbe5e90160

About

Image to PDF Converter · Edit

Easily convert photos and various image files into professional PDFs. Edit documents, add signatures, compress files, and secure them with passwords. Organize and share your PDFs efficiently, even offline.

Highlights
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Scan paper documents
  • Resize and crop images
  • Edit PDFs with annotations and signatures
  • Compress PDF files
  • Set password protection
  • Work offline
Features
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Image to PDF Converter — the fastest way to turn photos and JPG, PNG, or HEIC files into professional PDFs. It's like carrying your entire office in your pocket — preserving research materials, organizing important files, and managing documents efficiently wherever you go. With Image to PDF Converter, you can: ► Convert image to PDF in seconds Import images from your device or iCloud, or scan paper files with your camera and convert them into PDFs — notes, receipts, invoices, forms, business cards, certificates, whiteboards, ID cards, etc., all supported. ►Resize images Resize, crop, doodle, and rotate the images as you like. Optimize images for better PDF output. ►Edit PDFs Add your e-signature anytime. Highlight or annotate with different colors, manage pages, insert text, and compress PDFs with different compression levels for easier sharing and optimized storage. ►Auto sorting Automatically sort images and PDF files by name, size, created date, modified date, etc. Of course, you can sort manually if you want. ►Set password You can set passwords to protect your PDF files, and encrypt confidential files to be shared to prevent others from peeking at them. ►Work offline No need to send data to the cloud, easily convert your images to PDF offline. ►Share converted PDF files Easily send and share converted PDF files via social media, Email, quick share, etc. ►Quick search Try the quick search function, and you will find it’s easy to find your target files. Just enter the keywords and the results will be displayed automatically. This app requires permission to access your Camera and Photo Library for PDF conversion. We will keep working hard to optimize the app and improve the user experience. Please feel free to contact us at imgtopdfios@gmail.com if you have any suggestions. Subscription Terms and Details - Get unlimited access to all features: ① USD $9.99/month ② USD $29.99/year with 3-day trial - The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy Policy: https://image2pdf.simplehealth.ltd/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://image2pdf.simplehealth.ltd/terms.html

Screenshots

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner4 screens
Image to PDF Converter · Edit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner at free with in-app purchases against Image to PDF Converter · Edit's subscription. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 305). Image to PDF Converter · Edit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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・Document Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Image to PDF Converter · Edit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PDF Scanner・Document Scanner against 4.6 for Image to PDF Converter · Edit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner has 2K ratings behind it against 305, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 39% of Image to PDF Converter · Edit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner ships an update monthly, Image to PDF Converter · Edit every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner versus Image to PDF Converter · Edit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner・Document ScannerImage to PDF Converter · Edit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings)4.6 (305 ratings)
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better305
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGames WingSimple Health

Customer experience

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

All ratings1,983 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative50.0%

Image to PDF Converter · Edit

All ratings305 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews537 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative59.0%

User reviews

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Highly effective
  • 💡 Useful tool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Poor scan quality
  • 💰 Paid features not worth it
  • 📢 Excessive ads

Image to PDF Converter · Edit

From 305 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Good app for conversion (rare)
  • 👍 Easy to use (rare)
  • 💡 AI enhancement (rare)

Room to improve

  • ❌ Paywall for basic features
  • ❌ Misleading "free" claims
  • ❌ Unexpected subscription charges
  • ❌ Difficult subscription cancellation
  • ❌ High subscription costs

Bugs and requests

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty scanning documents properly
  • Blurry and unreadable text after scanning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve scan quality
  • Reduce ads for paid users
  • Add more advanced features

Image to PDF Converter · Edit

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App does not open after update
  • Files are deleted from gallery
  • PDFs are of poor quality or unopenable
  • Subscription cancellation not working
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  • Automatic subscription charges without consent
  • Free trial not working as advertised
  • App not saving/exporting files
  • App crashes on startup
  • Files are cut off/incomplete in PDF

Requested features

11 requests
  • Allow basic PDF conversion for free
  • Clearer pricing upfront
  • Easier subscription cancellation
  • More free features/limited free use
  • Add advertisements instead of subscriptions for basic features
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  • Improve PDF quality
  • Fix app crashing/opening issues
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Add auto-capture feature
  • Allow editing multiple photos at once
  • Sort files by date

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Monthly Sub3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99
11 purchases

Image to PDF Converter · Edit

Subscriptions11
  • Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Monthly premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$20.991 Year
  • Annual Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner・Document Scanner free?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Image to PDF Converter · Edit free?
Image to PDF Converter · Edit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner or Image to PDF Converter · Edit?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner and Image to PDF Converter · Edit are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2K and 305 ratings respectively.
Do PDF Scanner・Document Scanner or Image to PDF Converter · Edit have ads?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner shows ads; Image to PDF Converter · Edit does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner or Image to PDF Converter · Edit?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner ships an update monthly, and Image to PDF Converter · Edit every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Image to PDF Converter · Edit on September 24, 2026.

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