# CamScanner vs PDFEsign.com PDF E

The clearest difference is rating: CamScanner at 4.8 against PDFEsign.com PDF E's 4.3. CamScanner also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 12) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). PDFEsign.com PDF E's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 61%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDFEsign.com PDF E sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CamScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of CamScanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of PDFEsign.com PDF E's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, PDFEsign.com PDF E every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | PDFEsign.com PDF E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfesigncom-pdf-e-sign/id1577267182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [Fuzzy Logic Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577267184) |

## What reviewers say

### CamScanner

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Productivity, #25 Top Free · Productivity, #126 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


### PDFEsign.com PDF E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdfesigncom-pdf-e-sign/id1577267182)

Create, send, and sign contracts, estimates, and invoices directly from your mobile device. Customize templates with default values and easily add or modify fields. Collaborate with teams and control document access.

**Highlights:** Create contract templates, Send estimates and invoices, Customize templates with default values, Add/edit signature fields, Team collaboration and access control, Mobile-first PDF document management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grow Fill Contracts | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Fill Contracts | $28.99 | per month |
| Extended Fill Contracts | $89.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is PDFEsign.com PDF E free?

PDFEsign.com PDF E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or PDFEsign.com PDF E?

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while PDFEsign.com PDF E averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do CamScanner or PDFEsign.com PDF E have ads?

CamScanner shows ads; PDFEsign.com PDF E does not.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or PDFEsign.com PDF E?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and PDFEsign.com PDF E every 9 days. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and PDFEsign.com PDF E on August 21, 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.*