Comparison

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner vs Camera Scan

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

Camera Scan

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, enhance, and organize paper documents, converting them into editable PDFs or other formats. It offers features like OCR, PDF splitting, and QR code scanning, all while working offline.

Highlights
  • Multipage scanning mode
  • Automatic document capture
  • Custom naming templates
  • OCR for text editing
  • PDF splitting and merging
  • QR code scanning
  • Offline functionality
Features
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The new home of all your paper documents. Cam Scan - PDF Scanner, Editor is a powerful document scanning application. Scan, save, and archive from anywhere and at any time. Management and searching have never been easier. Scan, Print & Share any document to PDF. Now you can simply scan, import and share right inside this portable scanner app. Access everything you’ve previously scanned with the Cam Scan app. ◆ HighLight Features ◆ • Dedicated multipage scanning mode • Automatic capture of your documents • Custom naming template saves you the hassle of naming each scan • Ample sharing (PDF, JPEG, TXT) • Choose documents from your gallery or scan/click photos from the camera. • Works completely offline - no online servers. • Convert multiple images into a single PDF. • Open the PDF with any PDF viewer. • Enhance the visibility of your documents after scanning using built-in effects • Easily share your PDF file via email. • Smart auto-enhancing and cropping for clear and sharp image quality ◆ Get the perfect scan - Enhance with Filters ◆ • Filters that will make your scanned documents look professional • Remove shadows and artifacts to enhance your scans • Clean your scans - Remove watermarks • Port to black and white or adjust contrast and brightness ◆ Scan to PDF ◆ • Scan any document and convert it to PDF with your mobile device. • Cam Scan - PDF Scanner, Editor has got you covered with our pdf maker and pdf reader. Receipts, documents, business cards, whiteboards, IDs, books, and photos - From image to pdf immediately ◆ We do the work for you with Auto Border detection ◆ • Scanning made easy • Get your documents auto-cropped and sorted in the way you need them • Save time cropping each document ◆ Finish your paperwork from anywhere ◆ • Use this document scanner to attach an E-signature using pdf sign tools. • Mark and edit fields to add everything you need with an intuitive pdf viewer. ◆ Edit text from your scans ◆ • Convert image to text - Edit your scans with OCR • Recognize text for easy text editing • Export accurate text straight from your docs • Read QR codes with the built-in QR scanner which supports links, text ISBN and emails - simply access the Qr code reader in the cam scan module ◆ PDF Editor ◆ • Pdf splitter - simply import a pdf file and Cam Scan will Split PDF • It’s never been easier to split pdf into several pdf files ◆ Convert files ◆ • Share your files in the format you need: convert jpg to pdf files or convert pdf to jpg • Need a document in a word? Convert PDF to text for easy editing ◆ Get everyone in on the loop ◆ • Share documents easily and quickly • Seamlessly share to email, social media, and instant messaging apps ◆ Sort ◆ • Create folders and tag documents to organize all your scans • Find the important docs you need inside Cam Scan - PDF Scanner, Editor mobile pdf scanner • Find documents in your scanned library easily by name, tag, or folder This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when the trial ends. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscriptions may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free one-week initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy:- https://tinyurl.com/karthik-privacy-policy Terms Of Use:- https://tinyurl.com/karthik-terms-of-use HIGH-QUALITY DOC PDF SCANNER - TRY IT NOW, KEEP USING IT.

Screenshots

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner4 screens
Camera Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner at 45% against Camera Scan's 0%. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2K vs 69). Camera Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

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. Camera Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner has 2K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Camera Scan's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner versus Camera Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner・Document ScannerCamera Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better4.3 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better69
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGames WingKarthik Bakshi

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%

Camera Scan

All ratings69 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Camera Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Camera Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Scanner・Document Scanner free?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Scan free?
Camera Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner or Camera Scan?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner is rated higher. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Camera Scan averages 4.3 from 69 ratings.
Do PDF Scanner・Document Scanner or Camera Scan have ads?
Both PDF Scanner・Document Scanner and Camera Scan show ads.

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