Comparison

PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF vs CameraScan

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF

This app digitizes paper documents by scanning them and extracting text using OCR. It offers tools to convert scanned files into editable formats like Word and merge PDFs.

Highlights
  • Intelligent OCR text recognition
  • Convert images to scanned documents
  • Multi-page scanning
  • PDF to Word, PPT, Excel conversion
  • Image to PDF conversion
  • Edit, copy, save, and share recognized text
Features
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PDF Scanner is an intelligent scanning software that integrates functions such as file scanning, image text extraction and recognition, PDF content editing, and merging PDF to Word. The main functions include: [Text Recognition] Intelligent OCR quickly and accurately recognizes and exports text in images as text that can be edited, copied, saved, or shared. [File Scanning] Convert captured images or images from albums into scanned copies and automatically detect boundaries. Multi page scanning supports continuous shooting of multiple images, quick and accurate recognition of text, and copying of scanning results in one piece. PDF toolkit: document tools such as PDF to Word, PDF to PPT, PDF to Excel, and image to PDF. Intelligent OCR for quick and accurate recognition, directly translating text content from captured images or album images, supporting multiple languages, allowing you to freely edit, save, and share. Usage scenario: Business people: Business people often need to handle a large number of paper documents, contracts, business cards, etc. Using a mobile scanner app can easily and quickly digitize these documents, improving work efficiency. [Student]: Scan textbooks, notes, and other learning materials to establish an electronic database for easy learning and lesson preparation. Traveler: Scan important travel documents such as passports, visas, and tickets, backup them to your phone or cloud to prevent loss. Financial personnel: Scan financial documents such as bills and invoices to facilitate financial management and reimbursement records. Legal professionals: Scan important documents such as legal documents and contracts for easy case handling and backup. The PDF Scanner app is suitable for people from all walks of life, helping you process paper documents quickly and conveniently, achieving the convenience of document digitization and management. -------------------------------------------- [Subscription Instructions] We offer you three types of membership subscriptions: 1. Permanent Membership - $24.99 2. Continuous monthly subscription - $19.99 3. Continuous package weeks - $9.99 After confirming the purchase, the fee will be deducted from your iTunes account. The subscription will be automatically renewed unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. To cancel automatic renewal, please manually go to "Settings" on your Apple phone, click on "Apple ID", select to enter the "Subscription" page, and select "PDF Scanner" to unsubscribe Privacy Policy: http://static.rhinoxky.com/html/privacy/privacy_10162625006041110048.html?appName=PDF Scanner Membership Payment Agreement: http://static.rhinoxky.com/html/paymentagreement/general.html

About

CameraScan

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily capture documents, recognize text, convert formats like PDF to Word, and manage your files efficiently for work, study, or daily life.

Highlights
  • Mobile document scanning
  • High-precision OCR text recognition
  • PDF and Word format conversion
  • ID card scanning
  • Smart enhancement technology
  • Electronic watermark
Features
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MiGuo Scan King, turning your phone into an instant scanner. It supports document scanning, text and image recognition, ID scanning, PDF to Word, Word to PDF, image to PDF, and other document format conversions. Not only can it scan with high quality, generating clear JPG and PDF scans with a single click, but it can also instantly convert lengthy text in images into editable text, recognizing multiple languages. Intelligent document management addresses a variety of scenarios, making work, study, and life more efficient. ------Usage Scenarios------ Work Scenario: An office essential! Scan paper documents to instantly transform them into electronic versions, and even convert formats, boosting office efficiency by 10 times! Daily Life Scenario: Scan IDs and documents, eliminating the wait time at printing shops; scan shopping receipts for convenient record-keeping. Learning Scenario: In just a few seconds, you can scan text on paper, class notes, teacher presentations (PPT), and blackboard writings, converting them into PDFs, documents, with powerful functionality on your phone. ------Key Features------ 【Mobile Scanner】 Universal Scanning: Capture paper documents, invoices, contracts, notes, business cards, books, drawings, and various document types quickly through photo recognition. Turn your phone into an instant scanner, saving time and effort. Smart Enhancement Technology: Intelligent removal of cluttered backgrounds and adjustment of image parameters to ensure that the generated scanned documents achieve high quality, clarity, and visibility in both details and overall appearance. 【Image-to-Text Tool】 High-precision OCR Text Recognition: Whether it's image text, documents, certificates, or handwritten content, accurate reproduction and extraction of text from images can be achieved. Support for exporting in various formats: Through text recognition, scanned text content can be exported in formats such as Word. 【Document Scanning】 A4 Proportion Restoration: Scanned documents directly conform to the standard proportions of A4 paper, generating scans in proportion with a single click without additional adjustments. Smart Boundary Detection: Automatically recognize the edges of IDs, accurately capturing the contours of documents to ensure scans are not affected by unnecessary blank areas. Support for Various Types of IDs: Whether it's an ID card, driver's license, student ID, or other common IDs, templates are not a concern. 【Multi-Format Conversion】 PDF Format Conversion: Convert between PDF, Word, and image documents, enabling one-click sharing or downloading. Maintain the original layout of documents to achieve accurate page reproduction. Electronic Watermark: Freely add an electronic anti-theft watermark with one click to ensure document security and protect information. ==== Auto-Renewal Membership Statement ==== 【Membership Benefits】Document scanning, ID scanning, OCR text recognition, format conversion. 【Subscription Price】Subject to iAP application information. 【Payment】Upon user confirmation of purchase and payment, it will be recorded in the iTunes account. 【Renewal】Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 【Cancel Renewal】If you wish to cancel the renewal, please manually disable the auto-renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. 【Free Trial】Renewal or cancellation of renewal during the free trial period will not revoke the user's right to a free trial. Users can use the trial until the trial period ends. ==== Relevant Agreements ==== User Service Agreement: https://megofun.cn/download/agreement/ios/MgScan-servicepolicy.html Privacy Policy Address: https://megofun.cn/download/agreement/ios/MgScan-privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF4 screens
CameraScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CameraScan at 100% against PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF's 16%. CameraScan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Scanner:Photo to PDF sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and CameraScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CameraScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF's written reviews are positive against 100% of CameraScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF ships an update every 2 months, CameraScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF versus CameraScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner:Photo to PDFCameraScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Keyi Network Technology Co., LtdShenzhen Miguo Qudong Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative80.6%

CameraScan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Scanner- Weekly VIP$9.997 Days
  • 扫描王年会员$19.991 Year
  • PDF Scanner-Monthly VIP$19.991 Month
One-time7
  • 5张转换卡$3.99
  • 10张转换卡$5.99
  • 30张转换卡$14.99
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  • 50 T-card$19.99
  • 扫描仪永久会员$24.99
  • PDF Scanner-Permanent VIP$24.99
  • 100 T-card$39.99
6 purchases

CameraScan

Subscriptions4
  • WEEKLY ACCESS$9.907 Days
  • Subscribe Monthly$18.001 Month
  • QUARTERLY ACCESS$39.903 Months
Show 1 more
  • YEARLY ACCESS$69.901 Year
One-time2
  • Month$25.00
  • Subscribe Yearly$99.00

Questions

Is PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF free?
PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CameraScan free?
CameraScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF or CameraScan?
CameraScan is rated higher. PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while CameraScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF or CameraScan have ads?
Neither PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF nor CameraScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF or CameraScan?
PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF ships an update every 2 months, and CameraScan fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Scanner:Photo to PDF was updated on October 30, 2026 and CameraScan on October 13, 2026.

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