# Scan Expert vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scan Expert at free with in-app purchases against PDF Editor's subscription. Scan Expert also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). PDF Editor's advantage is ratings volume (918 vs 10) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Expert sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PDF Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Scan Expert against 4.5 for PDF Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 918 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Scan Expert's written reviews are positive against 70% of PDF Editor's.

Scan Expert ships an update every 6 days, PDF Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Expert | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-expert-pdf-sign-export/id1579950108/reviews) | **[4.5 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-fill-edit-e-sign/id1591585643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **918** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapTwice LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501774079) | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Expert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-expert-pdf-sign-export/id1579950108)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and more. Easily capture, edit, and export high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Add signatures and extract text with OCR for efficient document management.

**Highlights:** Automatic edge detection, Advanced image processing, Multi-page scanning, Document management and sorting, Add signatures, OCR text extraction, Offline processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Club (Features) | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month (Pro) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro (3 Months) | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Club! | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months (Pro) | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year (Pro) | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Club! | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-fill-edit-e-sign/id1591585643)

Easily edit, fill, and sign PDF documents on your mobile device. This app allows you to scan documents, convert them to PDF, and annotate files. Share your business contracts and important documents with advanced editing and signing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Fill PDF forms, Scan documents to PDF, Edit PDF files, Sign PDFs, Annotate PDFs, Photo to PDF conversion, Reorder and rotate pages

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor & Converter | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor, Fill & Sign | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart PDF Editor & Reader App | $9.99 | per month |
| All-in-One PDF Editor & Reader Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Editor & Converter Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter & Editor | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Useful features like signing and merging PDFs
- 🙌 Great for business needs
- 🎨 Good editing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔒 Concerns about unauthorized charges
- 📝 Difficult to edit and align text
- 🤦‍♀️ Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Exported files cannot be opened
- Scanning feature does not save properly
- Editing tools like drawing and resizing are unreliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add text where needed
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Provide clear subscription details and cancellation options
- Enhance editing capabilities for better alignment and formatting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Expert free?

Scan Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan Expert or PDF Editor?

PDF Editor is rated higher. Scan Expert averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.5 from 918 ratings.

### Do Scan Expert or PDF Editor have ads?

Neither Scan Expert nor PDF Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Expert or PDF Editor?

Scan Expert ships an update every 6 days, and PDF Editor fortnightly. Most recently, Scan Expert was updated on October 24, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*