Comparison

Save2PDF for iPhone vs ScanFolio

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

Head to head
About

Save2PDF for iPhone

Easily create professional PDFs directly on your iPhone from various file formats like Word, Excel, Photos, and web pages. Merge multiple documents, select specific pages, and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Convert common file formats to PDF
  • Merge multiple documents into one PDF
  • Select specific pages from files
  • Import files from other apps
  • Email and print PDFs
  • Intuitive PDF arrangement and preview
Features
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Create professional, great looking PDFs simply and easily right on your iPhone without having to go near a computer! Save2PDF will convert most file formats into a PDF including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Photos, Web Pages, Contacts and many more formats. What the Press Say: Macworld: "Save2PDF is a superb app that provides a fairly unique function" iAppSin: "Save2PDF is a practical app dedicated to converting and merging PDF files" iPad.net: "It is definitely a must-have app for professionals who use their iPad for business purposes" TouchMyApps: "There’s currently nothing like it at the App Store and iDevice users who’ve always wanted to create their own PDF files should definitely check it out." Save2PDF also enables easy merging of several documents into a single PDF, even if the files are completely different formats (i.e. create a single PDF by combining a document with a spreadsheet, or a Pages document with a Word file). It is also just as easy to merge multiple PDFs into a single PDF file. One of the other powerful features of Save2PDF is the ability to select a few pages from a file (i.e. a document or PDF) and a few from one or multiple other files - creating a new PDF containing only the pages required from those files. The PDF creation, arrangement and preview screen is intuitive and easy to use. Rearranging document order, selecting page ranges and adding further documents is all contained within one single area; there is no complicated file structure or hierarchy to learn! Save2PDF can easily be used in conjunction with other apps like Pages, Numbers or Keynote, simply use Open in.....Save2PDF to transfer any file from another app and convert it into a PDF - all done in only 2 steps! Providing the other app supports Open in... file sharing, transferring documents into Save2PDF is easy. FULL PDF CONVERTER • Convert common file formats into a PDF right on your iPhone or iPod Touch without using a computer • View/Convert/Merge Microsoft Office files, iWork files, Photos, PDFs, Contacts, Web Pages, Email attachments as well as many more file formats • Create a single PDF from multiple files even if they are a different format (i.e. merge a Word file with a Pages document etc) • Email and print finished PDF directly from within Save2PDF MERGE or APPEND PDF FILES • Merge multiple PDF files together • Add a page to an existing PDF file (i.e. a cover letter or fax cover) • Quickly and easily add further appendices to an existing PDF document CREATE PDFs FROM OTHER APPS • Import files from other apps using the Open in... file sharing to transfer into Save2PDF and convert into a PDF • Works with any app that has the Open in file Sharing built in (i.e. Mail attachments, like Pages, Numbers or Keynote & many more) • Transfer documents and files from a computer into Save2PDF either via iTunes or by mounting the iPhone as a disk or using the free file transfer software, WePrint FULL CLOUD SERVICES SUPPORT • Fully integrated with iCloud, CloudMe, Dropbox, GoogleDocs, Box.net, WebDAV • Convert documents & files in the cloud to PDF without downloading them first • Move or Print documents on your iPhone/iPod Touch from your Cloud account FULLY FUNCTIONAL PRINTING • Print to ALL printers (Network/WiFi/USB/Bluetooth) via your Mac or PC or direct to most WiFi printers without additional software. Also print to Apple AirPrint printers • Print from Pages, Numbers or Keynote extremely quickly & easily without the need for an AirPrint printer using Open in • Print from other apps using Open in • USB & Bluetooth printers can be used with free print server software (Windows & Mac) • Print remotely via 3G/4G/EDGE WEB PAGE PRINTING • Convert web pages to PDF documents for sharing • Browse and print web pages to ALL printers • Store passwords and clear history/cache • Multiple tabs for splitting up browsing QUICK HELP - if you need it

About

ScanFolio

Transform paper and digital documents into an organized, searchable library. Scan, edit, sign, and redact sensitive information with ease. Keep your important files accessible and protected across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with automatic edge detection
  • Import and edit PDFs
  • Annotate with text, drawing, and highlights
  • Sign documents and fill forms
  • Permanently redact sensitive information
  • Searchable documents with OCR
  • Organize with folders and merge/split pages
Features
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Scan anything to a crisp PDF, sign it and find it again in seconds. ScanFolio turns your iPhone and iPad into a pocket document scanner with OCR, e-signatures, true redaction and smart organisation. Contracts, receipts, invoices, forms, letters, study notes: capture them once and ScanFolio sorts them, suggests a name and makes every word searchable. WHY PEOPLE LOVE SCANFOLIO · Scan to PDF in seconds with automatic edge detection · Sign and fill PDF forms without printing anything · Search the text inside every scan with built-in OCR · Redact for real: hidden content is removed, not just covered · Find documents from Spotlight, Siri and the Shortcuts app SCAN & IMPORT · Scan paper documents with automatic edge detection · Convert photos to PDF right from the Photos app: tap Share, then "Convert to PDF" · Scan QR codes and barcodes · Import PDFs and keep them native or convert them into editable pages · Drag and drop images or PDFs from Files, Safari, Mail and other apps SMART ORGANISATION · Receipts, business cards and general documents are sorted automatically · Smart name suggestions based on content: document type, date and amount · Folders and tags, with tag search across your library · Merge files or split out individual pages · Restore deleted documents for up to 30 days SEARCH EVERYTHING · Built-in OCR makes every scanned page searchable · Recognise text in all your documents at once and choose the languages · Your documents and the text inside your scans show up in Spotlight · Use Siri or Shortcuts to scan, import from Photos or search your documents EDIT & ANNOTATE · Crop, rotate, reorder and enhance pages · Highlight, underline, strikethrough and add text boxes · Draw with Apple Pencil or your finger SIGN, FILL & PROTECT · Save your handwritten signature and place it on any page · Fill PDF forms without printing, scanning or switching apps · Permanently black out sensitive information with true redaction · Export PDFs with optional password protection and your own watermark MADE FOR iPHONE, iPAD & MAC · Keep your library in sync across your devices with iCloud · Use Split View on iPad to read and work side by side Download ScanFolio and turn today's paper pile into a searchable library.

Screenshots

Save2PDF for iPhone4 screens
ScanFolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanFolio at monthly against Save2PDF for iPhone's every 4 months. ScanFolio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Save2PDF for iPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads, 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

Save2PDF for iPhone costs $3.99 and ScanFolio $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Save2PDF for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, ScanFolio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Save2PDF for iPhone versus ScanFolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSave2PDF for iPhoneScanFolio
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.3 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdSolueman Hussain

Customer experience

Save2PDF for iPhone

All ratings59 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative15.1%

ScanFolio

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Save2PDF for iPhone

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • Unreliable cloud sync functionality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved integration with other apps
  • Ability to print directly from other apps
  • More customization options

ScanFolio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Save2PDF for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

ScanFolio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Save2PDF for iPhone free?
Save2PDF for iPhone costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanFolio free?
ScanFolio costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Save2PDF for iPhone or ScanFolio have ads?
Neither Save2PDF for iPhone nor ScanFolio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Save2PDF for iPhone or ScanFolio?
Save2PDF for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, and ScanFolio monthly. Most recently, Save2PDF for iPhone was updated on November 6, 2026 and ScanFolio on November 3, 2026.

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