Comparison

PDF Reader Pro for Document vs Scan Base

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

Head to head
About

PDF Reader Pro for Document

This app provides a fast and secure way to view PDF documents on your mobile device. It allows you to open and read PDFs, access scanned documents, and share files in various formats like PDF and Word.

Highlights
  • View PDF documents
  • Access scanned PDFs
  • Share as PDF/Word
  • Reading mode
  • Upload documents
Features
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PDF Reader Pro for Document helps you finish real PDF work on iPhone: read a report before a meeting, mark up a contract, turn a PDF into an Office file, or send just the pages someone needs. Read PDFs in a clean mobile viewer built for everyday documents: business reports, agreements, class notes, research papers, proposals, receipts, and more. Mark up what matters with highlights, underlines, strikethroughs, ink, shapes, and text notes. Select existing annotations to remove them, or update FreeText notes when your comments change. Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PPT, or images when you need reusable files for work, school, or sharing. Encrypted PDFs are detected before conversion, so protected documents stay out of the conversion flow. Organize pages without going back to a desktop. Reorder pages, delete unwanted pages, merge documents, split files, or export only the pages you need. Free users can read and annotate PDFs, with limited conversion access. VIP unlocks full conversion plus advanced page tools. Download PDF Reader Pro for Document and make PDF work simpler on iPhone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scan Base

Features
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Scan Base is the fastest way to turn your paper documents into a searchable, organized digital library. Snap a photo with your iPhone and Scan Base automatically detects edges, crops, and enhances the result so every scan looks clean. Save it to the cloud and access your documents from any of your devices. KEY FEATURES • Smart document scanner — automatic edge detection, multi-page captures, and crisp output. • Organize with categories — receipts, invoices, IDs, contracts, and custom folders. • On-device OCR — extract text from any scan so it becomes searchable. Find that receipt by what's printed on it, not just by file name. Your scan content never leaves your device for recognition. • Cloud backup — sign in once and your documents follow you to every device. • Export your way — share as JPEG images for quick attachments, or generate a single PDF from multi-page scans. • Built for privacy — biometric app lock keeps your library safe even when your phone is unlocked. Delete documents (or your entire account) anytime. • Continue without an account — try the app right away in guest mode. Create an account whenever you're ready. SCAN BASE PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock everything: • Unlimited daily scans • OCR text extraction on every document • PDF export, including bulk export of multiple documents into one combined PDF • Unlimited cloud backup Subscription options: • Pro Monthly — billed monthly, cancel anytime • Pro Yearly — best value, billed once per year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off in your Apple ID account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal at any time from Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Free users can scan one document per day, keep one document in the cloud, and export as JPEG. Privacy Policy: https://babachip.github.io/scanbase-legal/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Have feedback or need help? Open Settings > Send feedback inside the app.

Screenshots

PDF Reader Pro for Document4 screens
Scan Base4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scan Base at every 6 days against PDF Reader Pro for Document's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PDF Reader Pro for Document sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Scan Base sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Reader Pro for Document ships an update every 3 weeks, Scan Base every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Reader Pro for Document versus Scan Base: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Reader Pro for DocumentScan Base
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (367 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings367 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFan Technology LimitedHAKTAN POLAT

Bugs and requests

PDF Reader Pro for Document

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes and freezes during use
  • Cannot open downloaded PDF files
  • File deletion not working properly
  • Does not save last opened page
  • Poor performance on small phone screens
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  • Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add landscape mode orientation
  • Implement font size adjustment options
  • Add page number search functionality
  • Save last opened page position
  • Add PDF editing capabilities
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  • Optimize for iPad display format
  • Move top navigation bar to bottom
  • Improve file deletion functionality

Scan Base

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Reader Pro for Document

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Reader Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • PDF Reader Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Scan Base

Subscriptions2
  • Scan Base Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Scan Base Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Reader Pro for Document free?
PDF Reader Pro for Document is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan Base free?
Scan Base is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Reader Pro for Document or Scan Base have ads?
Both PDF Reader Pro for Document and Scan Base show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Reader Pro for Document or Scan Base?
PDF Reader Pro for Document ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scan Base every 6 days. Most recently, PDF Reader Pro for Document was updated on October 9, 2026 and Scan Base on September 29, 2026.

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