Comparison

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader vs Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

Edit, create, and secure PDF documents on your mobile device. Scan paper documents to editable PDFs, recognize text with OCR, and fill or sign forms. Convert between PDF and other formats, and protect sensitive files with passwords.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to editable PDFs
  • Recognize text with OCR
  • Edit text, images, and signatures
  • Fill and sign forms
  • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ePub
  • Protect PDFs with passwords
  • Organize and merge PDF pages
Features
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MobiPDF is a complete mobile PDF suite that helps freelancers, remote workers, and small business owners scan, edit, sign, convert, and protect PDF files — also ideal for students and anyone needing a powerful yet simple PDF tool — all from one intuitive app on iPhone and iPad. KEY CAPABILITIES • Edit PDFs like a pro — modify text, images, and formatting directly in any PDF, and fully control your pages: rearrange, insert, delete, extract, duplicate, rotate, and merge PDFs into one • Scan paper documents to PDF with your camera — receipts, contracts, invoices, IDs, passports, and more • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ePub while preserving original layout and formatting — and convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ePub, PNG, and JPEG files to PDF for easy sharing • Fill out and sign PDF forms and contracts on the go — draw or reuse saved electronic signatures • Recognize text from scans and images using OCR technology and share instantly • Read PDFs your way — multiple reading modes including distraction-free reading, night mode, and Read Aloud to listen to any PDF hands-free while driving, commuting, or on the go • View, highlight, annotate, and mark up PDFs — add comments, stamps, drawings, and attachments • Protect sensitive documents with passwords, encryption, and digital certificates • Store and sync via 5GB free cloud storage on MobiDrive, plus Google Drive and Dropbox USE CASES • Edit the text, images, or layout of a PDF contract or report directly on your iPhone or iPad — no desktop needed • Convert a PDF to Word to make extensive edits, then save back to PDF for sharing • Scan a paper document, recognize its text with OCR, and convert it into a fully editable PDF • Scan a paper contract, sign it on your iPhone or iPad, and send it back — without printing • Fill out a client form or invoice PDF on the go, directly from your phone • Have a PDF report, contract, or document read aloud during your commute or drive • Merge multiple PDFs into one organized proposal, report, or portfolio • Protect a sensitive business document with a password before sharing with a client • Students: scan handwritten notes or assignments and submit them as PDFs instantly • Review, annotate, and mark up PDF documents on iPad's larger screen for a near-desktop experience WHY MOBIPDF • Advanced mobile PDF editor — edit text, images, formatting, and pages directly in any PDF • Complete PDF converter — reliably convert PDFs to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ePub, PNG, and JPEG • All-in-one solution — edit, scan, sign, convert, protect, read, and organize without switching apps • Purpose-built for iPhone and iPad — intuitive mobile-first experience • Read Aloud turns any PDF into audio — stay informed while commuting or multitasking • Advanced OCR turns any scan or image into searchable, shareable text • Electronic signatures and fillable forms — no printing or faxing needed • Simple and intuitive — accessible for all ages and experience levels • Trusted by millions of MobiSystems users worldwide PREMIUM • Full PDF editing — modify text, images, and formatting in any PDF • Full PDF conversion suite — PDF to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ePub, PNG, JPEG • 50GB cloud storage on MobiDrive • Advanced annotation, markup tools, and night mode • Password protection and digital certificate support TL;DR MobiPDF is the go-to mobile PDF suite for freelancers, remote workers, and small business owners — offering powerful PDF editing, reliable conversion to and from all major formats, scanning, signing, and Read Aloud, all in one intuitive app optimized for iPhone and iPad. Help Centre: https://support.mobisystems.com/hc/en-us/sections/20794399449757-iOS Privacy Policy: https://mobisystems.com/en-us/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mobisystems.com/en-us/terms-of-use

About

Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner

This app acts as a smart scanning assistant, converting documents and images into editable text and PDFs. It offers features like OCR text recognition, ID card scanning, and photo translation, simplifying manual input and typesetting for students and office workers.

Highlights
  • Document scanning
  • OCR text recognition
  • ID card scanning
  • Photo translation
  • Image to Word conversion
  • PDF conversion
Features
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Scanner Almighty King is a smart scanning assistant tool that is convenient for students and office workers. Functions such as OCR text recognition, photo extraction scanning, image conversion to word, ID card scanning, photo translation, PDF conversion, etc., can be easily handled by Scanner Almighty King with one APP, eliminating the trouble of manual input and typesetting, high-definition image processing, and can be directly generated The electronic version is convenient, quick, clear and easy to use. ●Document scanning Use image processing algorithms to scan and manage your documents. ●Text recognition OCR text recognition, one-click text recognition. ● ID card scanning High-definition scanning of various documents, mobile scanner, 1:1 restoration of document printing, one-click stitching to A4 paper. ●Photograph translation Supports OCR recognition of most languages such as Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Russian, Spanish, etc., and fast translation. ●Image to Word Quickly and intelligently identify pictures, and convert word documents with one click, which is convenient and fast. ●Examination paper erasure Quickly erase the traces of the test paper and restore the original appearance of the test paper. ●receipt recognition Accurately identify the contents of receipts, making it easy to make electronic receipts. ●Business card recognition Accurate identification, standardized API output. ●PDF Converter One-click format conversion makes editing easier. ---------------------------------------- 【Automatic Renewal Terms】 There are three subscription options for premium accounts: Weekly membership: only $9.99/week Annual membership: only $29.99/year Lifetime membership: only $39.99 ● Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and at the beginning of each renewal period ● Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be debited within 24 hours before the expiration, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after the deduction is successful. ● Cancel Renewal: You may cancel your subscription or trial at any time by going to your iTunes account settings and canceling the subscription, otherwise it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the trial period or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscriptions that include a trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. ● Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase ● When you purchase a premium subscription during a trial period, any unused portion of the trial period, if offered, will forfeit. ●Privacy Policy: http://static.rhinoxlab.com/html/privacy/saomiaoyiwannengwang_bodi_en.html?appName=DocScan ●Member Payment Agreement: http://static.rhinoxlab.com/html/paymentagreement/general.html

Screenshots

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader4 screens
Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader at 82% against Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner's 15%. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 8). Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader has 7.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader's written reviews are positive against 15% of Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader versus Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・ReaderDoc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better3.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7.3K — better8
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobiSystems, Inc.Hangzhou Jiadi Bozhong

Customer experience

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

All ratings7,295 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative15.0%

Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

Bugs and requests

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text editing issues
  • Image fields in forms don't work
  • Incompatible with dynamic PDFs
  • Activation issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add snap tool for cleaner documents
  • Improve font sync
  • Offer one-time purchase option
  • Develop a Mac OS version

Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

Subscriptions13
  • PDF Extra Premium$7.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • PDF Extra Premium Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium2 variants$9.991 Month
  • PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Unlimited Access7 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium 2023 Monthly$12.991 Month
  • PDF Extra Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • PDF Extra Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PDF Extra Premium Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • PDF Extra Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
8 purchases

Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • 扫描仪全能王-周会员7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • monthly member$6.991 Month
  • weekly member$9.997 Days
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  • one-year member$29.991 Year
  • Quarterly member$39.993 Months
One-time3
  • 一个月高级版$2.99
  • 三个月vip$5.99
  • 永久会员$39.99

Questions

Is MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader free?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner free?
Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is rated higher. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.
Do MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner have ads?
Neither MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader nor Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, and Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and Doc Scan:OCR and PDF Scanner on September 21, 2026.

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