Comparison

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader vs ScannerApp

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

This mobile suite offers comprehensive PDF management, allowing users to edit text and images, scan documents, convert formats, and sign forms. It provides tools for organizing, protecting, and reading PDFs with features like OCR and read-aloud functionality.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF text, images, and formatting
  • Scan documents to PDF with camera
  • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, ePub
  • Fill and sign PDF forms
  • OCR for text recognition
  • Distraction-free and night reading modes
  • Password protection and encryption
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, and ePub while preserving original layout and formatting — and convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 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, PNG, and JPEG, plus PowerPoint to PDF and PDF to ePub • 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, PNG, JPEG, plus PowerPoint to PDF and PDF to ePub • 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

ScannerApp

Transform your device into a powerful scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and more. Extract text with OCR, optimize scan quality, and share files in various formats. Secure your important documents with password protection.

Highlights
  • Digitize documents with device camera
  • Optimize scan quality with auto-enhancement
  • Extract text using OCR
  • Share files as PDF/JPEG
  • Annotate and watermark documents
  • Tag and search documents
  • Secure documents with passwords
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Looking for a top-notch scanning solution? Discover ScannerApp! ScannerApp is your comprehensive scanning solution, transforming your device into a powerful mobile scanner that automatically recognizes text (OCR) and boosts your efficiency, saving you valuable time. Download ScannerApp today to instantly scan, save, and share documents in PDF, JPG, or TXT formats. Want to carry your office in your pocket and enhance your productivity? ScannerApp makes managing your paperwork a breeze. Forget about bulky, traditional scanning machines and embrace this super-fast scanning solution now. FEATURES: - Quickly Digitize Documents: Use your device's camera to scan and digitize all types of paper documents: receipts, notes, invoices, discussions, business cards, certificates, and more. - Optimise Scan Quality: Smart cropping and auto-enhancing features ensure your scans are clear, sharp, and vibrant. - Extract Text: Leverage the OCR feature to recognize text in images or PDFs, making it easy to search, edit, or share later. - Share PDF/JPEG Files: Easily share documents in PDF or JPEG format via social media, email attachments, or download links. - Advanced Document Editing: Annotate documents with a full set of editing tools and add custom watermarks to mark your documents. - Quick Search: Easily tag and find your documents, with OCR allowing for content-based image searches. Find what you need swiftly. - Secure Important Documents: Set viewing passwords for confidential content and secure document download links for enhanced security. We value your feedback: support@appscanner.net Disclaimer for automatic renewable subscription:- --- - The payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of your selected subscription. Your subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your App Store Account Settings. privacy policy :- https://appscanner.net/privacy terms of service :- https://appscanner.net/terms

Screenshots

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader4 screens
ScannerApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader at 4.8 against ScannerApp's 4.0. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader also leads on ratings volume (7.7K vs 1) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). ScannerApp's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and ScannerApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader has 7.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, ScannerApp every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader versus ScannerApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・ReaderScannerApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.7K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.7K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#109 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB80 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMobiSystems, Inc.ABRACADABRA HOLDINGS LTD

Customer experience

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

All ratings7,658 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews595 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.9%

ScannerApp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ScannerApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader

Subscriptions8
  • PDF Extra Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium$9.991 Month
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  • PDF Extra Premium 2023 Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Unlimited Access7 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
  • PDF Extra Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • PDF Extra Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

ScannerApp

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly - ScannerApp$9.991 Month
  • 15Months Plan - ScannerApp3 Months trial$23.991 Year
  • Yearly - ScannerApp3 Days trial$48.001 Year

Questions

Is MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader free?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScannerApp free?
ScannerApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or ScannerApp?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader is rated higher. MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while ScannerApp averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or ScannerApp have ads?
Neither MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader nor ScannerApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader or ScannerApp?
MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader ships an update monthly, and ScannerApp every 4 days. Most recently, MobiPDF・PDF Text Editor・Reader was updated on November 9, 2026 and ScannerApp on November 4, 2026.

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