# PDF Scanner vs Camera Scanner

PDF Scanner and Camera Scanner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of PDF Scanner's written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's. PDF Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Camera Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Camera Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Scanner has 6.4K ratings behind it against 787, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of PDF Scanner's written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's.

PDF Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Camera Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner | Camera Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-ai-ocr-and-doc-scan/id530020778/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 787 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 221 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Worldscan Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/463430010) | [Position Mobile Ltd SEZC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519177812) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-ai-ocr-and-doc-scan/id530020778)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, convert, and manage documents, receipts, and photos into clear, sharp images or PDFs. Advanced processing ensures readability, and OCR allows for text extraction.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, photos, receipts, Convert to PDF, Batch scanning, Automatic side cut, Image enhancement, Text Recognition (OCR), Multi-sized PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP account | $4.99 | per month |
| VIP for one quarter | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-yearly membership | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| pdf scanner-cam scan app +Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 50-page PDF format conversion | $1.99 | one-time |
| upgrade for worldscan | $2.99 | one-time |
| pdf to ppt | $3.99 | one-time |
| pdf to word | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200-page PDF format conversion | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2GB cloud space | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500-page PDF format conversion | $12.99 | one-time |
| 5GB cloud space | $14.99 | one-time |


### Camera Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a portable document scanner. Capture documents, edit them with powerful OCR technology, and securely store or share them as PDFs. Easily sign and manage an unlimited number of files and folders.

**Highlights:** Accurate PDF scanning, Powerful OCR text editing, Edit and sign documents, Manage unlimited files/folders, Secure document storage, Easy document sharing, Scan handwritten and printed material

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Useful for business

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Confusing and misleading
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Scanning functionality not working as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Option to save scans locally
- Ability to share scans easily
- Clearer subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Is Camera Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or Camera Scanner?

PDF Scanner is rated higher. PDF Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while Camera Scanner averages 4.5 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner or Camera Scanner have ads?

PDF Scanner shows ads; Camera Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or Camera Scanner?

PDF Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Camera Scanner monthly. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on October 20, 2026 and Camera Scanner on October 20, 2026.

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