Comparison

SmartScan Pro vs PDF Editor

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

Head to head
About

SmartScan Pro

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Quickly capture multipage documents in high-quality PDF or JPEG, with automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and shadow elimination. Organize, rename, and share your scans with ease.

Highlights
  • Automatic document edge detection
  • Perspective correction
  • SuperScan mode for low-light
  • Document organization and search
  • Email scans as PDF/JPEG
  • Cloud backup to iCloud Drive
  • Touch ID & passcode lock
Features
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Your iPhone becomes a fully-featured, powerful document scanner with SmartScan. You can quickly and easily scan your multipage documents in high quality PDF or JPEG files on your iPhone or iPad. You can then rename and organize them, and send them anywhere. SmartScan uses complex and efficient algorithms to accurately detect document edges, correct their perspective, eliminate shadows, and perfectly contrast text, black on white. You can also choose between color and black-and-white photo modes. Our user interface is powerful and easy to use. With this app you can easily adjust the brightness, color, and rotation of your device. SmartScan offers SuperScan, a scanning mode that captures sharper images, especially in low-light conditions. Acquiring multiple takes of the same scan, SuperScan guarantees the best result. SmartScan also has an "Email to myself" feature that works with a single tap. SMARTSCAN FEATURES: • Automatic document edge detection and shooting. Perspective correction • SuperScan mode for sharpest scans • Document naming, storage in folders and smart search • “Email to myself” feature for quick routine emails • Add and reorder pages at any time • Arrange multiple receipts or business cards on a PDF page for printing, etc. • Email or message documents as PDF, JPEG, or PNG, or save to Photos • Touch ID & passcode lock • Upload, auto-upload and backup to iCloud Drive • Open PDFs or JPEGs in other apps like Dropbox or Google Drive to send to clouds • Copy & paste scans to other scans or Clipboard, and merge • AirDrop function • Printing via AirPrint or printing apps • Compact attachments with adjustable size • Ultra-fast processing Scanning tips • Make sure the document is laying flat in a bright location • For optimal edge detection results, make sure to have a contrasting outline or margin around your document while snapping the photo • When shooting in low light conditions, use flash to illuminate the scene. However, be careful not to produce too much glare from shiny documents or surfaces. SmartScan is on a road of constant improvement, and we value your input and feedback. If you have any questions or problems with the SmartScan app, please email us at support@amaximapps.com. We would be happy to help you out. Our Privacy policy: https://www.amaximapps.com/ssepp.htm License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDF Editor

Edit, scan, and manage all your PDF files with this comprehensive tool. Easily add text, highlight, sign documents, convert formats, and organize pages. Optimized for mobile devices, it streamlines everyday PDF tasks for work, study, and personal use.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF content
  • Sign documents
  • Scan to PDF
  • Convert PDF formats
  • Split and merge PDFs
  • Compress PDF size
  • Crop and adjust pages
Features
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PDF Editor – All-in-One PDF Tool Edit, scan, and manage your PDF files in one simple app. PDF Editor helps you handle all your everyday PDF tasks — fast, clean, and easy. KEY FEATURES ● Edit PDF: edit content, add text, highlight, and markup ● Sign PDF: sign documents quickly and professionally ● Scan to PDF: scan documents using your camera in high quality ● Convert PDF: PDF ↔ Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Image ● Split & Merge: split or merge PDF files easily ● Compress PDF: reduce file size without losing quality ● Crop & Adjust: precisely crop and adjust PDF pages ● Favorite Tools: pin your most-used tools for faster access WHY YOU’LL LOVE PDF EDITOR ● Clean and intuitive interface ● Fast and effortless workflows ● Perfect for work, study, and daily paperwork ● Optimized for iPhone & iPad Download PDF Editor today and manage all your PDF files in just a few taps. ------------------------------------------------ Terms of Service: https://maplelabs.co/policies/#tos Privacy: https://maplelabs.co/policies/ If you have any feedback, do not hesitate to contact us at support@maplelabs.co

Screenshots

SmartScan Pro4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

SmartScan Pro and PDF Editor both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of SmartScan Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of PDF Editor's. SmartScan Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). PDF Editor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. SmartScan Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PDF Editor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.5 for SmartScan Pro against 4.5 for PDF Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 461 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of SmartScan Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of PDF Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, PDF Editor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmartScan Pro versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartScan ProPDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)4.5 (461 ratings)
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better461
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMAXIM APPS, INCMaple Labs Co., Ltd

Customer experience

SmartScan Pro

All ratings1,349 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative21.1%

PDF Editor

All ratings461 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

SmartScan Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to scan
  • Camera not working after updates
  • Scans not saving properly
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to delete/remove scanned documents
  • Improve image quality and editing tools
  • Provide more free features without requiring upgrade
  • Implement security and privacy features
  • Add support for multi-page scanning and PDFs

PDF Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartScan Pro

Subscriptions1
  • SmartScan Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • SmartScan Premium$4.99
7 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions6
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium$5.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Premium$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro App$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$29.99

Questions

Is SmartScan Pro free?
SmartScan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartScan Pro or PDF Editor?
SmartScan Pro and PDF Editor are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 461 ratings respectively.
Do SmartScan Pro or PDF Editor have ads?
PDF Editor shows ads; SmartScan Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartScan Pro or PDF Editor?
SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Editor monthly. Most recently, SmartScan Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 4, 2026.

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