# PDF Edit vs SignScan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SignScan at 95% against PDF Edit's 56%. PDF Edit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Edit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SignScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Edit ships an update fortnightly, SignScan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Edit | SignScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signscan-pdf-signer-and-scanner/id6466037083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaroslav Ermolaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053016489) | [Trendest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658268661) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Edit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-edit-document-editor/id1547178669)

Edit text within existing PDF documents, fill out forms, and add your digital signature. Convert scans and photos into editable text documents. Organize, merge, and share your files with ease.

**Highlights:** Edit existing PDF text and objects, Fill out forms and add handwritten signatures, Convert scans and photos to editable text, Import and edit Office documents (DOC, DOCX, RTF), Merge, reorder, and organize PDF pages, Organize documents with folders and favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FULL access (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Full access (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Full access (1 year) | $16.99 | per year |
| FULL access (1 year) | $22.99 | per year |


### SignScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signscan-pdf-signer-and-scanner/id6466037083)

This app transforms your smartphone into a high-precision scanner for documents and PDFs. It offers tools to clean and enhance scans, create digital signatures, and securely share signed documents. Enjoy seamless document management with legally binding digital signatures.

**Highlights:** High-precision document scanning, Document cleaning and enhancement, Digital signature creation and management, Autoframing for precision, Signature background cleaning, Effortless document sharing, Secure and legally binding signatures

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Edit free?

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

### Is SignScan free?

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

### Do PDF Edit or SignScan have ads?

Neither PDF Edit nor SignScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Edit or SignScan?

PDF Edit ships an update fortnightly, and SignScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Edit was updated on November 7, 2026 and SignScan on November 7, 2026.

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