Comparison

CamScanner vs PDF Converter

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

Head to head
About

CamScanner

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
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The most intelligent scanner app Trusted by 300M+ users CamScanner is an all-in-one scanner app. It turns your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner that recognizes text automatically (OCR) and improves your productivity to save your time. Download this scanner app for free to instantly scan, save, and share any document in PDF, JPG, Word, or TXT formats. Would you like to keep your entire office in your pocket and increase your productivity at work? Use the CamScanner scanner app to handle your paperwork with ease. Say goodbye to huge and heavy copy machines and get this ultra-fast scanner app for free now. DOCUMENT SCANNER This free-of-charge yet powerful scanner app is a must-have for students and anyone involved in business: accountants, realtors, managers, or lawyers. With this PDF scanner, scan anything you need, receipts, contracts, paper notes, fax papers, books, and store your scans as multipage PDF or JPG files. VARIOUS SCANNING MODES –ID CARD & PASSPORT: A mode specifically designed for fast and convenient scans of ID documents. –QR CODE: Scan any QR code with the camera on your mobile device. PDF CONVERTER –PDF Converter: This PDF scanner enables you to create PDF from a website, and convert documents in multiple formats to PDF. –Supported file formats: PDF, JPG, DOC, DOCX, TXT, XLS, XLSM, XLSX, CVS, PPT, PPTM, PPTX. SHARE AND COLLABORATE –Share files for commenting or viewing in WhatsApp, iMessage, Microsoft Teams. –Collect comments from multiple people in one file online. –Speed document reviews by responding to each other's comments. –Receive activity notifications for the files you share. INNOVATIVE PDF SCANNER –Scan documents and photos to PDF, JPG, or TXT. –Easily scan multiple pages into one document. –Extract text from any scannable object with text recognition (OCR). –Create and add your own e-signature on documents. HANDY DOCUMENT EDITOR & FILE MANAGER –Edit scans with filters and the feature of noise removal. –Manage files with folders, drag & drop to reorder, and enjoy other document editing features. –Protect your confidential scans by locking folders and files with passwords. EASILY SEND DOCUMENT –Scan, save and send documents in just a few taps. –Email with attachments or send document links. –Upload scanned documents to cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, and OneDrive. –Print PDF files, such as contracts and invoices, right from the scanner app. –Send files quickly and securely. Scanning or sharing is achieved with no intervention from the CamScanner scanner app team or any third party. Documents are safely stored on your mobile devices. UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION –You can subscribe to get unlimited access to all features of the scanner app. –Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually at the rate based on the subscription plan. –Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. –Subscription renews automatically 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. The cost depends on the selected plan. –Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. –Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. For Terms of Use, please visit https://www.camscanner.com/app/service?language=en-us For Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.camscanner.com/app/privacy?language=en-us We'd love to hear your feedback: isupport@camscanner.com Follow us on X: @CamScanner Like us on Facebook: @CamScanner UA Follow us on Instagram: @CamScanner_Official Follow us on YouTube: @CamScanner_Official Check out other products of INTSIG: CamCard - Business Card Reader

About

PDF Converter

Easily convert photos and various document types into high-quality PDF files. This tool also allows you to split existing PDFs or merge multiple PDF documents into a single file.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • Import and merge various file formats (Word, Excel, PPT) to PDF
  • Split PDF files
  • Merge multiple PDF files
  • High-quality PDF creation
Features
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This professional PDF app helps you handle documents quickly and efficiently. With a clean interface and powerful features, managing PDFs has never been easier. FEATURES - PDF Converter: Convert images and documents into high-quality PDF files. - Split and Merge PDF: Easily split large PDFs or merge multiple files into one organized document. - Compress PDF: Reduce file size while maintaining quality, making sharing and storage easier. - Protect PDF: Secure your files with password protection to keep your information safe. - Manage PDF: Organize, rename, and manage your PDF files with ease. - Scan PDF: Scan documents anytime, anywhere and instantly turn them into PDFs. SUBSCRIPTION - Subscriptions are available on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Your subscription will automatically renew based on the selected plan. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://best.kirable.com/links/PDFConverter/PrivacyPolicy Terms of Service: https://best.kirable.com/links/PDFConverter/UserAgreement

Screenshots

CamScanner4 screens
PDF Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CamScanner at weekly against PDF Converter's every 2 months. CamScanner also leads on ratings volume (2M vs 551) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). PDF Converter's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 60%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Converter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CamScanner against 4.7 for PDF Converter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 2M ratings behind it against 551, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of CamScanner's written reviews are positive against 77% of PDF Converter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamScanner ships an update weekly, PDF Converter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CamScanner versus PDF Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamScannerPDF Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2M ratings) — better4.7 (551 ratings)
Positive reviews59.9% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2M — better551
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINTSIG Information Co., Ltd晓珍 胡

Customer experience

CamScanner

All ratings1,959,167 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews3,065 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative36.2%

PDF Converter

All ratings531 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.2%

User reviews

CamScanner

From 2M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

PDF Converter

From 551 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 🚀 Super fast
  • 👍 Good
  • 👍 Great
  • 👍 Good app

Room to improve

  • 😠 Charged for free trial
  • 😠 Horrible app
  • 😠 Does not do as mentioned
  • 😠 Invasive advertising
  • 😠 Very buggy

Bugs and requests

CamScanner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Reduced ads and more features in free version

PDF Converter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App does not convert files as advertised
  • Invasive advertising slows down operations

Requested features

1 request
  • Open PDF page

In-app purchases

13 purchases

CamScanner

Subscriptions12
  • Premium Account$4.991 Month
  • CamScanner Premium(1 week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • CamScanner Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Premium Account(1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Account (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • CamScanner Premium(1 week)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • CamScanner Premium1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • CamScanner Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Account (1 year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Account(1 year)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Account(1 year)3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • CamScanner Premium1 Month trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-page Fax$0.99
2 purchases

PDF Converter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$9.991 Year

Questions

Is CamScanner free?
CamScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Converter free?
PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CamScanner or PDF Converter?
CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2M ratings, while PDF Converter averages 4.7 from 551 ratings.
Do CamScanner or PDF Converter have ads?
Both CamScanner and PDF Converter show ads.
Which is updated more often, CamScanner or PDF Converter?
CamScanner ships an update weekly, and PDF Converter every 2 months. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDF Converter on October 27, 2026.

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