Comparison

Scanner Pro vs PDF

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

Head to head
About

Scanner Pro

Transform your device into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and IDs. Convert images to PDFs, organize your files with smart features, and share them easily. Includes OCR and QR code scanning for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • High-quality document scanning
  • Convert to PDF
  • OCR and full-text search
  • QR code scanning
  • Automatic border detection and image correction
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Edit and annotate scans
Features
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Effortlessly scan, organize, and share documents on the go to have everything you need at your fingertips. Scanner Pro brings you high-quality document scan technology in a convenient and simple mobile app. Scan agreements, receipts, IDs, books, and more using your device to convert them into PDFs in seconds. Safely store and share your documents with anyone in just a few taps with Scanner Pro. Experience the simplicity of on-the-go document scanning. Scan travel expenses, convert sketches into PDFs, and even fax important files all from your smartphone. Scanner Pro brings professional scanner capabilities, like OCR and full-text searches to your device. With advanced image processing, Scanner Pro will automatically detect borders, correct perspective and distortions, remove shadows, and more. Introducing QR Code Mode! Effortlessly scan and decode QR codes directly from your Camera screen. Simply point your device at the code, capture it, and let Scanner Pro do the rest—no extra steps required! It's that easy. Share, email, and upload your scans anywhere with cloud compatibility. With Scanner Pro you can share as many scans as you want completely free. Simply send an email, upload to your photos, or use any third-party application to conveniently deliver scanned documents. What people have to say: "I will confess to some serious love for Scanner Pro." – Rick Broida, CNET "Scanner Pro is an excellent app for those who’d like to digitize and organize their paper worlds." – Marc Saltzman, USA Today "There really isn’t a better scanner app for iPhone than Scanner Pro." – Matthew Panzarino, TNW Enjoy professional scans and convenient document sharing completely free of charge with Scanner Pro. Download today for a quick and easy mobile scanner that does it all. SCANNER PRO FEATURES SCANNING FEATURES - Scan documents, pictures, and more wherever you are - Unlike other apps, Scanner Pro saves the original document that you scanned - Conveniently edit your scans by highlighting, writing, and drawing on your documents SMART DOCUMENT ORGANIZER - Automate your workflow when you rename, send, and upload scans in just one tap - Effortlessly create folders to find any important document in seconds FULL-TEXT SEARCH - OCR and full-text search let you highlight important sections of your scans with ease - Turn your scans into text, so you can read, copy, and export it to other apps SHARE SCANS - Scan a document on your iPhone or iPad and access it on all your other devices with iCloud sync - Automatically export and upload scans to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, Box, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, OneNote, or any other WebDAV-enabled storage - Share unlimited files with your contacts for free Scanner Pro supports 25+ languages: Catalan, Croatian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Turkish and Ukrainian. Download Scanner Pro today for a quick and compact way to professionally scan, organize, and share documents wherever you are, whenever you want. Share your feedback and comments at http://readdle.com/contact Privacy Policy: https://readdle.com/scannerpro/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://readdle.com/scannerpro/legal/terms

About

PDF

This app transforms your device into a comprehensive document management tool. Scan, read, edit, and securely sign PDFs with features like OCR, PIN protection, and cloud integration. Organize all your files effortlessly for work, study, or personal use.

Highlights
  • PIN Protection & Secure File Locking
  • Electronic Signature
  • Smart Document Scanner
  • Accurate OCR (Text Recognition)
  • All-in-One File Manager
  • Multi-Format Export (PDF, JPG)
  • Page Management Tools
Features
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PDF: Scanner, Reader & Editor – Convert, Lock & Sign Documents All-in-one mobile solution to scan, read, sign, lock, and manage your documents securely and effortlessly ================== Turn Your Device into a Powerful Document Hub! PDF: Scanner, Reader & Editor is the ultimate digital tool that brings scanning, editing, reading, e-signing, and secure file storage all into one place. Whether you’re a student or professional or just need to organize documents on the go, this PDF file manager helps you stay productive and paperless. ================== - Key Features to Maximize Your Productivity: 1. PIN Protection & Secure File Locking Protect important files and folders with a strong PIN code. Keep your private scans safe and accessible only to you. 2. Electronic Signature Sign documents digitally in seconds. Save your signature for reuse and add it to PDFs effortlessly. 3. Smart Document Scanner Scan physical documents using your camera or import them from the gallery. Supports scanning receipts, contracts, ID cards, certificates, business cards, handwritten notes, whiteboards, and more. 4. Accurate OCR (Text Recognition) Convert scanned images to editable text with high-precision OCR. Recognizes multiple languages and allows easy editing and exporting. 5. All-in-One File Manager Organize, move, copy, delete, rename, reorder, and manage files or folders seamlessly. Includes drag & drop support for intuitive document control. 6. Image Enhancer & Editor Built-in noise removal, color correction, and sharpness controls ensure clean and professional-looking scans every time. 7. Multi-Format Export Export your files in PDF or JPG format and instantly share them for work, study, or record-keeping. 8. Cloud Upload & Printing Easily upload your scans to cloud services or print documents directly from your device. Supports sharing via email, text, and more. 9. Page Management Tools Cut, copy, paste, reorder, rotate, or delete pages within any PDF. Merge multiple pages or split large files with ease. ================== - Why Users Love PDF: Scanner, Reader, & Editor 1. Simple and clean interface for quick navigation 2. Seamlessly manage school, business, or personal files 3. Lightning-fast scanning with automatic edge detection 4. Reliable PDF viewer and annotation tools 5. Offline and online access to your documents 6. Converts your phone into a digital office on the go ================== Perfect For: - Students managing study notes and assignments - Freelancers and business owners signing and sending contracts - Office professionals handling receipts, invoices, or reports - Anyone looking to organize documents with speed and security ================== No More Paper Clutter – Stay Organized & Efficient! Scan, sign, store, and share – all in one smart document scanner. ================== Disclaimer: This app offers paid features that require an additional purchase for full access. To enjoy all the content and functionality, a subscription is required. Privacy Policy: https://vasundharaapps.com/pdf-scanner-privacy-policy-ios Terms of Use: https://vasundharaapps.com/pdf-scanner-terms-of-service-ios

Screenshots

Scanner Pro4 screens
PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner Pro at 4.9 against PDF's 4.4. Scanner Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (335K vs 1.4K). PDF's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Scanner Pro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PDF sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanner Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Pro has 335K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Scanner Pro's written reviews are positive against 60% of PDF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, PDF every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Scanner Pro versus PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner ProPDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (335K ratings) — better4.4 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews80.1% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings335K — better1.4K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedPravin Gondaliya

Customer experience

Scanner Pro

All ratings335,221 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,410 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative15.7%

PDF

All ratings1,417 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Scanner Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sudden loss of scanned documents
  • Inconsistent iCloud sync and storage
  • Cropping and alignment issues after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create subfolders
  • Improved OCR accuracy, especially for receipts
  • Direct import of emailed documents
  • Customizable naming and organization options
  • Faster cloud sync and better offline access

PDF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Scanner Pro

Subscriptions9
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Expense Report7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$6.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Scanner Pro Plus3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus$29.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • Fax Pack 2$1.99
8 purchases

PDF

Subscriptions7
  • Camera Scanner Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner - 1 Month2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Camera Scanner Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Camera Scanner Lite$9.991 Month
  • Camera Scanner Lite3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Camera Scanner Pro$23.991 Year
  • Camera Scanner Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Scanner - Lifetime2 variants$79.99

Questions

Is Scanner Pro free?
Scanner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF free?
PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner Pro or PDF?
Scanner Pro is rated higher. Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 335K ratings, while PDF averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Scanner Pro or PDF have ads?
PDF shows ads; Scanner Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Pro or PDF?
Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and PDF every 6 weeks. Most recently, Scanner Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF on September 22, 2026.

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