# Scan to PDF－Document Scanner vs PDF Editor. Files Converter.

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scan to PDF－Document Scanner at free with in-app purchases against PDF Editor. Files Converter.'s subscription. Scan to PDF－Document Scanner also leads on ratings volume (62K vs 105) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). PDF Editor. Files Converter.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 28%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan to PDF－Document Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Editor. Files Converter. sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scan to PDF－Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan to PDF－Document Scanner has 62K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Scan to PDF－Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 50% of PDF Editor. Files Converter.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scan to PDF－Document Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Editor. Files Converter. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan to PDF－Document Scanner | PDF Editor. Files Converter. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id1575194801/reviews)** | [4.5 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-files-converter/id6742411654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scanner App PDF Tool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575194803) | [Teodor Savchyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868787321) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan to PDF－Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id1575194801)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a portable office. Scan, sign, and convert documents to various formats like PDF, DOCX, and TXT. Features include unlimited scanning, OCR text recognition, and secure password protection for your files.

**Highlights:** Unlimited document scanning, E-signature creation and application, OCR text recognition and editing, Batch and merge documents, Export to PDF, JPG, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, QR code scanning, Distance and object measurement

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Complete | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Express: Free Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Ultimate | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Ultimate Lite | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Express | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Extended | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Elite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Advanced | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Document scanner app | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Quick document conversion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable document export
- 💰 Misleading pricing
- 🐛 Poor OCR quality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent document formatting
- Scanning issues with certain devices
- Unreliable document transfer

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scans without subscription
- More transparent pricing and subscription model
- Improved OCR accuracy
- Easier subscription cancellation process


### PDF Editor. Files Converter.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-files-converter/id6742411654)

Edit, convert, and organize your documents with a versatile PDF tool. Transform paper, images, and scans into digital files, extract text, and convert between formats like PDF to Word. Ideal for professionals, students, and daily use.

**Highlights:** Edit, save, and share documents, Convert images and scans to PDF, OCR text recognition, Convert PDF to Word, Automatic file formatting, Organized document management

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart PDF Editor | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart PDF Editor | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart PDF Editor | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Editor | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart PDF Editor | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Editor | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Editor | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Editor | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan to PDF－Document Scanner free?

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

### Is PDF Editor. Files Converter. free?

PDF Editor. Files Converter. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scan to PDF－Document Scanner or PDF Editor. Files Converter.?

Scan to PDF－Document Scanner is rated higher. Scan to PDF－Document Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while PDF Editor. Files Converter. averages 4.5 from 105 ratings.

### Do Scan to PDF－Document Scanner or PDF Editor. Files Converter. have ads?

Scan to PDF－Document Scanner shows ads; PDF Editor. Files Converter. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scan to PDF－Document Scanner or PDF Editor. Files Converter.?

Scan to PDF－Document Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Editor. Files Converter. every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan to PDF－Document Scanner was updated on October 31, 2026 and PDF Editor. Files Converter. on October 28, 2026.

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