SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App vs Defender
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App
Transform any document or image into a high-quality digital file. This app offers automatic edge detection, multiple scan modes, and advanced editing tools like OCR, filters, and watermarking. Securely manage, share, and convert your files with ease.
- Automatic document edge detection
- Document, ID, and Passport scan modes
- AI OCR for text recognition and copying
- Professional editing filters
- Add signatures and watermarks
- Password protection for PDFs
- Cloud storage integration
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Turn a simple scan into perfect results - SCAN ACE Every file and image is consistently captured with clear, high-quality results. Trusted by millions of users worldwide for over a decade. SCAN ACE PROVIDES ALL THE TOOLS FOR DOCUMENTS: FULL FEATURE SCANNER - Automatically detects document edges with no manual angle adjustment required; - Supports Document, ID Card, Passport scan modes, and image to PDF conversion for different needs; - Provides the option to select page size when exporting documents; - Supports JPG, PDF, and image to PDF file formats for sharing ALL IN ONE PDF DOCUMENT EDITOR - Recognizes text in over 20 languages with AI OCR and supports content copying; - Professional filters including Color, Black & White, Photo, Grayscale; - Draw or scan a signature directly into documents; - Highlight important information with a marker. - Add a watermark to documents for protection or labeling. MANAGE & SHARE PDF - Add a password to PDF documents to keep them secure; - Send documents by fax or email, save to files, or upload to Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and Dropbox; - Adjust PDF pages to reorder, delete, or rotate them; - Convert files to PDF or search PDF documents by keywords to quickly find what you need SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Weekly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. SCAN ACE is regularly updated with new features and improvements. If you encounter any issues, please contact us before leaving a review. We are always ready to help and guide you through using the app. If you have a problem or suggestion, please email support@neopixel.biz. You will receive a timely response and solution. Terms of Service: https://neopixel.ai/SCAN-ACE/terms Privacy Policy: https://neopixel.ai/SCAN-ACE/privacy
Defender
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Everyday security checks in one place: your device, your Wi-Fi, your email address, suspect texts, QR codes. Premium unlocks every check below: -Email Scan — how many publicly known breaches your address turns up in, and what data was exposed -Wi-Fi Security — check the network before you trust it -SMS Spam Detector — system message filtering sorts suspect texts from unknown senders into Junk -QR Code Scams — see where a code leads before you open it SUBSCRIPTION Premium is $6.99/week or $39.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. It renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://applytabs.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://applytabs.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App at #184 against Defender's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Defender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App | Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (39K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #184 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD. | ApplyTabs |
Bugs and requests
SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes or freezes during use
- Issues with batch scanning and document processing
- Problems with exporting or sharing scanned documents
Requested features
4 requests- Restore folder organization and management
- Improve cloud storage integration and sync
- Add more customization options for file naming and organization
- Enhance multi-page scanning and editing capabilities
Defender
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App
- Premium Plan - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Plan - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium Plan - Weekly$4.997 Days
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- Premium Plan - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Premium Plan - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Plan - Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Premium Plan - Yearly$19.991 Year
- Premium Plan - Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Plan - Yearly$29.991 Year
- Premium Plan - Yearly$49.991 Year
Defender
- Weekly Pro$6.997 Days
- Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
Questions
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