# PDF Editor ® vs Doc Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Doc Scanner at 83% against PDF Editor ®'s 25%. Doc Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). PDF Editor ®'s advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 17) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor ® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Doc Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doc Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ® has 28K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of PDF Editor ®'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Doc Scanner's.

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 9 days, Doc Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ® | Doc Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-pdf-converter/id6468593589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 25.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 280 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Nishan Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668515485) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Business, #162 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Edit, sign, and convert PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Scan physical papers into editable PDFs, annotate text, and fill out forms on the go. All your documents are stored locally for privacy and can be easily shared.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF files, Sign documents, Convert scanned papers to PDF, Annotate PDFs, Fill out PDF forms, Local document storage, Share documents

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan - 7 Days | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Starter | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan - 2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Plan - 7 Days | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Useful for editing PDFs on the go
- 🚀 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited documents
- Corrupted PDF files after editing
- Unexpected charges during free trial

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit text within PDFs
- Option to save edited files to cloud storage
- Improved organization and folder management


### Doc Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-pdf-converter/id6468593589)

Easily convert images and documents into high-quality PDF files using your device's camera. Organize, manage, and share your scanned files securely and offline. Designed for a smooth user experience.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Convert images to PDF, Organize and manage files, Secure data handling, Offline functionality, Easy file sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor ® free?

PDF Editor ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doc Scanner free?

Doc Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ® or Doc Scanner?

Doc Scanner is rated higher. PDF Editor ® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Doc Scanner averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor ® or Doc Scanner have ads?

Neither PDF Editor ® nor Doc Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ® or Doc Scanner?

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 9 days, and Doc Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor ® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Doc Scanner on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*