# PDF Scanner vs Umbar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Umbar at none against PDF Scanner's 17. Umbar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). PDF Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Umbar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Umbar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Umbar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner | Umbar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-document-scanner/id1596420017/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umbar/id6762735631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 125 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keyurbhai Tavethiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596420019) | [Siddharth Sinha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849269746) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-document-scanner/id1596420017)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner. Quickly digitize documents, receipts, and IDs, convert images to PDF, and sign files on the go. Manage and share your important paperwork efficiently.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and receipts, Convert photos to PDF, Auto edge detection, Sign PDF documents, Share and manage files, ID and card scanner

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera scanner Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per year |
| Doc Scanner Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscriptions | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscriptions | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscriptions | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera scanner Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


### Umbar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umbar/id6762735631)

This app connects independent instructors with students seeking lessons. It provides tools for managing classes, schedules, attendance, fees, and communication, streamlining the entire teaching business process.

**Highlights:** Instructor marketplace for discovery, Class and schedule management, Attendance and progress tracking, Fee and payment monitoring, Secure messaging with students/parents, Student discovery by subject/skill/location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Is Umbar free?

Umbar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or Umbar?

Umbar is rated higher. PDF Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Umbar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner or Umbar have ads?

PDF Scanner shows ads; Umbar does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or Umbar?

PDF Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Umbar fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Umbar on October 14, 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.*