InstaPDF vs Seti Media
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InstaPDF
This app allows you to scan, edit, and securely store your documents. It offers features like automatic cropping, text detection, and the ability to add signatures and annotations. Documents can be synced across devices and shared easily.
- Fast multipage scanning with auto page detection
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
- PDF editing (add/remove pages, merge, stamp, sign)
- Cross-device document syncing
- Folder organization and sharing
- Integrated QR code reader
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Keep your documents safe and secure. Scan, edit and sync documents to all of your devices. Smart renaming suggestions, multiple accounts, text detection and more. Featured by Apple, iMore, Verizon, The App Factor, TechRepublic, Roar News, appPicker and many more. InstaPDF Account required, which can be created In-App. FAST SCANNING WITH AUTOCROP & OCR Multipage scans with auto page detection, which captures just the part you need and performs automatic OCR. PDF EDITOR Add, remove, rotate or re-order pages. Merge documents. Stamp, markup or add signatures. Available exclusively to InstaPDF CloudSafe subscribers. MAC APP Provides an efficient drag & drop and renaming interface to quickly organise and upload multiple documents. SCAN, SIGN AND SEND WITH MARKUP Draw, Highlight, Custom & Predefined Stamp, Add Text, Annotate and Sign Documents. All changes made to the document are synced across devices. FOLDERS Share multiple documents with your anyone using a single URL/link. Documents can be added to existing folders to keep everyone updated. QR CODE READER Integrated QR code reader. Documents from other Users can be imported to your account through QR codes. UNLIMITED CLOUD SYNC Sync that works, no matter how many documents you scan. PRIVACY FOCUSED Encrypt important documents. Set public documents to private with a simple switch. Deleted documents are not recoverable. Follow us @InstaPDF on Twitter for more information. InstaPDF for macOS available at http://instapdf.com/#mac * Privacy Policy: https://instapdf.com/legal#privacy * Terms of Use: https://instapdf.com/legal#tos
Seti Media
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Seti Media’s app allows users to easily visualize and manage their environmental data at any time and in real time. Key features : • Customizable dashboard • Dynamic graph • Interactive map of smart sensor location and data • Programmable alerts and push notifications Note: This app is reserved for Seti Media’s customers. A username and password is required to access the main functionality of the app. If you have question, comments or suggestions, please feel free to send us an email at: info@seti-media.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seti Media at none against InstaPDF's 2. InstaPDF's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. InstaPDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Seti Media asks for nothing beyond the download.
InstaPDF ships an update fortnightly, Seti Media every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InstaPDF | Seti Media |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Proconsult.at GmbH | Seti Media inc. |
Bugs and requests
InstaPDF
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sign-in with Apple not working for some users
- Cropping/alignment issues in certain lighting conditions
- Disappearing folders reported by some users
Requested features
4 requests- Import function for PDFs from other apps
- Password protection/encryption for sensitive documents
- Advanced editing tools (annotations, redaction, etc.)
- Integration with cloud storage services (iCloud, Google Drive, etc.)
Seti Media
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
InstaPDF
- CloudSafe Monthly$2.991 Month
- CloudSafe Yearly$27.991 Year
Seti Media
No in-app purchases
