# CamScanner vs PDF Document Scanner

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Document Scanner at none against CamScanner's shown. PDF Document Scanner also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 61%). CamScanner's advantage is ratings volume (1.9M vs 118) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Document Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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 — 4.8 for CamScanner against 4.7 for PDF Document Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of CamScanner's written reviews are positive against 82% of PDF Document Scanner's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, PDF Document Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | PDF Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.7 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-document-scanner-captize/id1488667597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [MWare Technologies AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488667596) |

## What reviewers say

### CamScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Productivity, #24 Top Free · Productivity, #129 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly scan, edit, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and secure file management.

**Highlights:** Mobile document scanning, Text recognition (OCR), PDF conversion, E-signature creation, Secure file management, Cloud storage integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $4.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Account(1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Account (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Account (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $69.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| One-page Fax | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scanning and document management
- 📁 Convenient cloud storage and backup
- 🔍 Powerful OCR and document enhancement features
- 🔧 Customizable scanning and editing options
- 🏫 Useful for school and work applications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🤖 Inconsistent OCR and text recognition accuracy
- 💰 Aggressive upselling and subscription model
- 🔌 App crashes and performance issues
- 📤 Difficulties with sharing and exporting files

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scanning and editing
- Syncing and backup issues causing data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Unexpected charges and subscription renewals
- Unreliable performance and frequent updates

**Requested features**

- Improved OCR and text recognition accuracy
- More flexible export and sharing options
- Customizable storage and backup settings
- Enhanced security and privacy controls
- Streamlined subscription and pricing model


### PDF Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-document-scanner-captize/id1488667597)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful scanner and document manager. It allows you to extract contact information, create searchable PDFs, and organize your files with folders and tags. Edit, sign, and share documents securely, optimizing your workflow from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Automatic document detection and correction, Extract contact info from business cards, Create searchable PDFs with OCR, Sign, edit, and share documents, Organize with folders and tags, Secure with Face ID/Touch ID, iCloud synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Scanner weekly | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| PRO Scanner monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Scanner Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Pro Version Unlimited | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is PDF Document Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or PDF Document Scanner?

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while PDF Document Scanner averages 4.7 from 118 ratings.

### Do CamScanner or PDF Document Scanner have ads?

CamScanner shows ads; PDF Document Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or PDF Document Scanner?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and PDF Document Scanner every 5 days. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and PDF Document Scanner on September 20, 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.*