# PDF vs App ~ Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: App ~ Scanner at 98% against PDF's 60%. App ~ Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and App ~ Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App ~ Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PDF's written reviews are positive against 98% of App ~ Scanner's.

PDF ships an update every 6 weeks, App ~ Scanner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF | App ~ Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-reader-and-editor/id1536913299/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pravin Gondaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210259494) | [Livintis W.L.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300276456) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-reader-and-editor/id1536913299)

This app transforms your device into a comprehensive document management tool. Scan, read, edit, and securely sign PDFs with features like OCR, PIN protection, and cloud integration. Organize all your files effortlessly for work, study, or personal use.

**Highlights:** PIN Protection & Secure File Locking, Electronic Signature, Smart Document Scanner, Accurate OCR (Text Recognition), All-in-One File Manager, Multi-Format Export (PDF, JPG), Page Management Tools

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Scanner Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Camera Scanner Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Scanner Lite | $9.99 | per month |
| Camera Scanner Lite | $9.99 | per month |
| Camera Scanner Pro | $23.99 | per year |
| Camera Scanner Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### App ~ Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979)

Transform your device into a powerful portable scanner. Capture crisp, clear documents in PDF or JPEG format, with options for B&W or color. Sign documents, extract text, and organize your scans effortlessly.

**Highlights:** No watermarks, no ads, Sign documents, Extract text, Realistic scan filters, Export as PDF or JPEG, Auto border detection, Multi-page scanning

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My PDF Scanner | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner++ Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| My Scanner App | $4.99 | per month |
| App PDF Scanner Neat Scanner | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Document Scanner | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner++ Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 📤 Convenient file export options
- 🔒 Secure scanning
- 💡 Helpful cropping and editing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 💰 Concerns about subscription pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble exporting larger documents
- Inconsistent scanning quality

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for larger documents
- Integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF free?

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

### Is App ~ Scanner free?

App ~ Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF or App ~ Scanner?

App ~ Scanner is rated higher. PDF averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while App ~ Scanner averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do PDF or App ~ Scanner have ads?

Both PDF and App ~ Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF or App ~ Scanner?

PDF ships an update every 6 weeks, and App ~ Scanner every 6 days. Most recently, PDF was updated on October 18, 2026 and App ~ Scanner on October 19, 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.*