# PDF Scanner vs Group Text

PDF Scanner and Group Text both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Group Text's written reviews are positive against 25% of PDF Scanner's. Group Text also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (215 vs 13). PDF Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Group Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Scanner against 4.5 for Group Text. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Group Text has 215 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of PDF Scanner's written reviews are positive against 67% of Group Text's.

PDF Scanner ships an update every 7 months, Group Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-document-cam-scan/id1564598064/reviews) | [4.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OLEG CHEBULAEV](https://appshunter.io/developer/698309077) | [Ivan Kaliakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739134598) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-document-cam-scan/id1564598064)

Transform your device into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly digitize documents, receipts, and notes into PDF, JPG, or TXT formats. Add electronic signatures and share your scans effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and photos to PDF, JPG, or TXT, Scan multiple pages into one document, OCR text recognition, Add electronic signatures, Share scanned documents easily, Upload to cloud services

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (7 days) | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro (3 month) | $19.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro (1 year) | $28.99 | per year |


### Group Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184)

Send personalized SMS and iMessage to multiple contacts privately. Utilize placeholders for custom messages and manage contact groups easily. Offers a free version with limited messaging and a premium upgrade for more extensive use.

**Highlights:** Personalized bulk messaging, SMS and iMessage support, Contact group management, Message placeholders ([FirstName], etc.), Individual message delivery, iCloud contact group integration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for mass texting
- 👍 Great for business marketing
- 👍 Works well for church groups
- 👍 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cumbersome to add contacts
- 🐛 Auto-send leaves recipients out
- 🐛 Group lists keep growing
- 🐛 Difficult to expedite
- 🐛 Sync issues between computer and phone

**Reported bugs**

- Auto send to the group leaves recipients out
- Sync issues between Mac and phone
- Need to start all over if app freezes or is left
- Pro version not working
- Subscription not cancellable/visible

**Requested features**

- Feedback on managing growing group lists
- Pause and resume function
- Background sending like WhatsApp
- Scheduling option
- Add manual contacts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Is Group Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or Group Text?

PDF Scanner and Group Text are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 215 ratings respectively.

### Do PDF Scanner or Group Text have ads?

Neither PDF Scanner nor Group Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or Group Text?

PDF Scanner ships an update every 7 months, and Group Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on October 6, 2026 and Group Text on October 18, 2026.

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