Comparison

Folio vs PDF Scan Pro

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

Head to head
About

Folio

Scan physical documents and images into digital PDFs using advanced OCR technology. Extract text for easy editing and sharing, perfect for students and professionals aiming to go paperless.

Highlights
  • Document scanning with OCR
  • Image to PDF conversion
  • Text extraction
  • Digital document management
  • Seamless interface
  • Rapid processing
Features
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Folio turns your iPhone into a complete document scanner and PDF editor. Point the camera at any page — edges are detected automatically and you get a crisp, clean PDF in seconds. SCAN ANYTHING - Documents, receipts, invoices, notes, whiteboards and books - Automatic edge detection, manual crop anchors and a magnifier loupe for pixel-perfect corners - Batch scanning: capture multiple pages into a single PDF - Passport mode and ID card mode (one- or two-sided on a single page) - ID & passport photo mode with standard print sizes and a clean white backdrop - Built-in QR code scanner SIGN & EDIT PDFs - Sign documents: draw your signature, save several, and place them on any page - Add text and images directly onto your pages - Watermark and page numbers with live preview before you apply - Redact sensitive information permanently - Apply tools across multiple pages using the page strip TEXT RECOGNITION (OCR) - Extract text from any scan or photo - Smart document titles suggested automatically from the content - Copy, share or save the recognized text ORGANIZE & EXPORT - Files browser with list, grid and gallery views - Custom folders with your own choice of icon - Dedicated export screen: PDF or images, share, print or email - iCloud backup keeps your whole library safe and available on all your devices MADE FOR EVERY DAY Perfect for students, professionals and anyone going paperless. Optimized for iPhone and iPad, with full support for Dynamic Type and VoiceOver. Privacy Policy: https://ferdi.app/privacy-policy/pdfScanner Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://ferdi.app/apps/pdfScanner

About

PDF Scan Pro

Features
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PDF Scanner Pro is a professional PDF scanning tool that helps you quickly convert paper documents into high-quality PDFs. Key Features: • Smart document scanning with automatic edge detection • Multiple image enhancement modes (Color, B&W, Enhanced) • Batch scanning with auto page detection • Powerful editing tools (Crop, Rotate, Watermark) • OCR text recognition • Document encryption and protection • Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.) Multilingual support for enhanced productivity! PDF Scanner Pro is a professional PDF scanning tools Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQnhadUhwWnd0SFFj Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQnVDSk14RFNDeE1u

Screenshots

Folio4 screens
PDF Scan Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

Folio and PDF Scan Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Folio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PDF Scan Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Folio versus PDF Scan Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioPDF Scan Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFerdi Kiziltoprak鹏宇 王

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Folio

Subscriptions3
  • 7 days Free then$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Folio Pro Lifetime$6.49
  • Lifetime$25.99
4 purchases

PDF Scan Pro

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Scanner Pro (Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Scanner Pro (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scan Pro free?
PDF Scan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Folio or PDF Scan Pro have ads?
Neither Folio nor PDF Scan Pro shows ads.

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