# MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader vs Scan.Plus

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader at 7.3K against Scan.Plus's 747. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader also leads on chart position (#111 vs unranked). Scan.Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Scan.Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader against 4.8 for Scan.Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader has 7.3K ratings behind it against 747, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader's written reviews are positive against 86% of Scan.Plus's.

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, Scan.Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader | Scan.Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobipdfpdf-text-editorreader/id1527395366/reviews) | [4.8 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 747 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobiSystems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289579214) | [Alohi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172555270) |

## What reviewers say

### MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobipdfpdf-text-editorreader/id1527395366)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Extra Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Extra Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Extra Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Extra Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Extra Premium 2023 Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| PDF Extra Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| PDF Extra Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Extra Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Extra Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and productive
- 💡 Good scanner feature
- 🚀 Helpful for work and school

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🔒 Sneaky pricing tactics
- 🔒 Subscription scam

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Scan.Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125)

This app uses AI to provide high-quality mobile document scanning. It offers intelligent text extraction, translation, summarization, and editing capabilities. Securely manage, organize, and share your scanned documents with advanced features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scanning and enhancement, OCR for text extraction and editing, AI translation and summarization, Magic Eraser for unwanted elements, Secure PDF and JPG management, E-signature and fax integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan.Plus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan.Plus Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Scan.Plus Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 💡 Innovative AI-powered features
- ⭐ Excellent overall performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 📦 Limitations in free/beta version

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not flipping to show document
- Inability to reconnect after update issues
- Unexpected app behavior after iOS 18 update

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase unlimited AI credits
- More flexible payment options (one-time purchase)
- Improved camera controls (e.g., flip camera option)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader free?

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scan.Plus free?

Scan.Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or Scan.Plus?

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader and Scan.Plus are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.3K and 747 ratings respectively.

### Do MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or Scan.Plus have ads?

Neither MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader nor Scan.Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or Scan.Plus?

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, and Scan.Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader was updated on September 27, 2026 and Scan.Plus on September 25, 2026.

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