Comparison

Scan & Copy vs PDF Maker

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

Head to head
About

Scan & Copy

This app turns your device into a scanner with advanced OCR to extract editable text from documents. Copy text instantly for use in other apps, all processed offline. Store and share documents via iCloud or PDF export.

Highlights
  • Offline OCR text recognition
  • Instant text copying
  • Document storage in iCloud
  • PDF export
  • Seamless cross-device access
Features
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Scan & Copy transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful tool for scanning and processing documents. Using advanced OCR technology, it automatically converts content into editable text, which you can instantly copy to your clipboard and use in any app – quickly, effortlessly, and entirely offline, without relying on cloud processing. For added flexibility, Scan & Copy lets you store your documents and text in iCloud, enabling seamless access across your Apple devices. Alternatively, you can export your files as PDFs to share them with non-iCloud devices.

About

PDF Maker

Easily convert photos, screenshots, and scanned documents into professional PDFs. Personalize documents with digital signatures and share or print them directly from your device. Streamline your document management workflow with an intuitive interface and regular updates.

Highlights
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Convert multiple images to PDF
  • Digital signature feature
  • Share PDFs
  • Print PDFs
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Introducing PDF Maker: Image to PDF Converter – your ultimate solution for seamlessly converting photos, screenshots, and scanned documents into professional-grade PDFs. Whether you're a student, professional, or everyday user, our app offers a user-friendly experience tailored to meet your document conversion needs. With PDF Maker, simplicity meets versatility. Convert multiple images to PDFs without constraints, and personalize your documents with our integrated digital signature feature. Effortlessly share your PDFs with any application for streamlined collaboration, or print directly from your device for tangible copies. But PDF Maker goes beyond mere conversion—it's a comprehensive solution designed to streamline your document management workflow. Our intuitive interface ensures easy navigation for users of all levels, while regular updates guarantee access to the latest features and enhancements. Experience the freedom to create, edit, and manage PDFs anytime, anywhere. Whether you're archiving receipts, crafting presentations, or sharing vital documents, PDF Maker has you covered. Key Features: - Effortlessly convert images to professional-grade PDF documents - Convert multiple images to PDFs without limitations - Enhance documents with our built-in digital signature feature - Seamlessly share PDFs with any application or print directly from your device Join thousands of satisfied users and unlock the potential of PDF Maker: Image to PDF Converter today. Download now and revolutionize your document management experience!"

Screenshots

Scan & Copy4 screens
PDF Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PDF Maker at 11 against Scan & Copy's 3. PDF Maker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Scan & Copy against 3.5 for PDF Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scan & Copy versus PDF Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan & CopyPDF Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings311 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLasse StolleyNirav Parmar

Customer experience

Scan & Copy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Maker

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scan & Copy

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan & Copy free?
Scan & Copy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Maker free?
PDF Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scan & Copy or PDF Maker?
Scan & Copy is rated higher. Scan & Copy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PDF Maker averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Scan & Copy or PDF Maker have ads?
Neither Scan & Copy nor PDF Maker shows ads.

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