Comparison

PDF Editor vs Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

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
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PDF Editor, fill the form, esign, annotation, photo to PDF & Many more. It includes tons of features to make it easy to edit for PDF files & easily share your business contracts. Fill in PDF Forms with this app PDF Filler & Editor -Quickly fill out PDF Forms -CREATE A PDF -PRINT A PDF -PRINT TO PDF -VIEW A PDF FILE -EDIT A PDF FILE -REORDER PAGES OF A PDF -ROTATE A PDF -SIGN A PDF -SPLIT A PDF FILE WRITE ON A PDF FILE - Scan documents one or multi-page. - Export documents in different formats - Share documents to email or clouds - Add signature or watermarks - Contracts, Invoices, Bills - Pages & Articles - ID cards, Credentials, Certificates - OCR - PDF Annotation - PDF Fill & EDIT PDF Editor is quick and easy to use! UNLIMITED ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within PDF Editor • Subscriptions are billed monthly, or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews at the cost of the chosen package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • If eligible for a free trial and you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions will start immediately after the free trial ends unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the trial period. - Terms of use: https://mkapps.app/pdfeditor/terms-condition.html - Privacy policy: https://mkapps.app/pdfeditor/privacy-policy.html

About

Scanner

This application allows users to scan documents, photos, and text, converting them into digital formats. It offers premium features through optional auto-renewable subscriptions for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Scan documents
  • Scan photos
  • Scan text
  • Digital conversion
  • Premium features
  • Subscription options
Features
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SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ScanZen Pro offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions for premium features. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lakvanta.com/scanzen/privacy

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Editor at 4.5 against Scanner's 2.0. PDF Editor also leads on ratings volume (900 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). Scanner's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 900 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ships an update fortnightly, Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Editor versus Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (900 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings900 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMK Apps Private LimitedHarshit Gupta

Customer experience

PDF Editor

All ratings900 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative25.7%

Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Editor

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions6
  • PDF Editor & Converter3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PDF Editor, Fill & Sign$9.991 Month
  • Smart PDF Editor & Reader App3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • All-in-One PDF Editor & Reader Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PDF Editor & Converter Pro$29.991 Year
  • PDF Converter & Editor3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$35.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or Scanner?
PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 900 ratings, while Scanner averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PDF Editor or Scanner have ads?
Neither PDF Editor nor Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or Scanner?
PDF Editor ships an update fortnightly, and Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scanner on August 18, 2026.

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