InstaPDF vs Mine Survey Tools
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
Mine Survey Tools
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Mine Survey is a smart and easy-to-use surveying tool designed for professionals working in mining operations. The app helps surveyors measure, record, and analyze mine data quickly and accurately, saving hours of manual work. With powerful built-in tools, you can measure mine areas, calculate distances, record coordinates, and store survey data in multiple formats such as Latitude/Longitude, Bearing & Distance, and UTM. All collected data can be viewed directly on Google Maps for better clarity. Mine Survey also allows you to generate KML and DXF files, which are commonly used in mining workflows. You can export these files instantly and use them in your existing mapping or GIS systems. The app includes a Live Location Tracking feature that helps you trace your movement in the mine in real time. You can also import an existing map (Kasara map) and superimpose it on your live mine location to check accuracy, detect changes, and verify mine boundaries. Mine Survey is built to make your fieldwork faster, easier, and more accurate. Tasks that normally take more than 2 hours manually can now be completed within minutes using the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mine Survey Tools at none against InstaPDF's 2. Mine Survey Tools also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). InstaPDF's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 18). On price, ads 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. InstaPDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mine Survey Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
InstaPDF ships an update fortnightly, Mine Survey Tools weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InstaPDF | Mine Survey Tools |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Proconsult.at GmbH | Tarun Suthar |
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.)
Mine Survey Tools
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
InstaPDF
- CloudSafe Monthly$2.991 Month
- CloudSafe Yearly$27.991 Year
Mine Survey Tools
No in-app purchases









