Comparison

pdfFiller vs Scan 2 PDF

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

Head to head
About

pdfFiller

This app transforms your device into a mobile office for managing PDF documents. Edit, eSign, and fill out forms, then share or export them. It offers secure storage and access to millions of templates, with offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF documents
  • Esign and fill out forms
  • Share and collaborate on documents
  • Securely store unlimited documents
  • Access millions of fillable templates
  • Work offline
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

pdfFiller is a powerful mobile app that transforms your iOS device into a fully equipped office. With an extensive set of features, you can edit, eSign, and manage an unlimited number of PDF documents from anywhere. Try pdfFiller to see how it can revolutionize the way you work. “pdfFiller does more than just bring a few new editing tricks to PDFs. Actually, this PDF app can add extra depth to the way we interact with these popular files.” — CultOfMac.com “The app is easy to use, lets you organize files into folders, and connects to Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, and OneDrive.” — MakeUseOf.com EDIT PDF DOCUMENTS • Easily edit any PDF contract, invoice, or tax form on your mobile device • Highlight content, erase, or blackout sensitive information in the documents • Use various annotation tools to add text, images, dates, check marks, and more ESIGN AND FILL OUT FILLABLE FORMS • Quickly eSign contracts, agreements, and deals with just a few taps • Send an unlimited number of documents for signing • Create your signature or initials by drawing them on your device’s screen SHARE AND EXPORT • Invite others to collaborate by sharing documents by email, link, or text message • Set permissions for the recipients allowing them to view, edit, or sign the document • Print, fax, and save documents as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files STORE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF DOCUMENTS • Protect your documents with the same level of security and encryption used in the banking industry • Keep your documents up-to-date on all your devices and access them from a smartphone, laptop, or tablet • Start working on a document on one device and pick it up on another one using your pdfFiller account FIND FILLABLE TEMPLATES • Search among millions of ready-to-fill templates in our PDF Library • Add templates to your account and use them as many times as you need • Create professional-looking documents using high-quality business and legal templates OFFLINE MODE • Turn on offline mode to work on documents without interruptions • View, edit, and eSign documents even without an internet connection • Sync the changes you made when you’re back online 7-DAY FREE TRIAL • Try out all paid features free for 7 days • Select a plan that best suits your needs • Cancel anytime without any obligations Subscription will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in the Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.pdffiller.com/en/terms_of_services.htm Privacy policy: https://www.pdffiller.com/mobile/privacy_policy.html We appreciate your feedback, so please email us at support@pdffiller.com

About

Scan 2 PDF

Easily create and manage PDF documents from scans or photos. Edit, sign, and convert files with various tools to reduce file size and enhance appearance. Share your documents seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Scan single or multiple pages
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • Import and edit PDF files
  • Filing system for document management
  • Reduce file size
  • Sign and draw on documents
  • Text recognition
Read full description

Use Scan2PDF to create PDF documents and files without any hassle!! Scan single or multiple pages. Convert photos to PDF files. Import and edit PDF Files Manage your documents with a filing system and share your files. Edit options include:  * Reduce quality to reduce file size(MB) * Change to different color setting for REAL scan effect. * Crop pages. * Sign and draw on document. * Text recognition. Choose Scan2PDF to ease your work load! Terms of use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of use: http://ovomatedevelopment.co.za/gallery/TermsAndConditionsScan2PDF.pdf Privacy Policy: http://ovomatedevelopment.co.za/gallery/PrivacyPolicyScan2PDF.pdf

Screenshots

pdfFiller4 screens
Scan 2 PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan 2 PDF at 100% against pdfFiller's 20%. Scan 2 PDF also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). pdfFiller's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. pdfFiller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Scan 2 PDF sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan 2 PDF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pdfFiller has 8.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of pdfFiller's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan 2 PDF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pdfFiller ships an update fortnightly, Scan 2 PDF every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
pdfFiller versus Scan 2 PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpdfFillerScan 2 PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.5K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperairSlate, Inc.Ovomate Development

Customer experience

pdfFiller

All ratings8,461 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews585 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative77.9%

Scan 2 PDF

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

pdfFiller

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text/annotations not saving correctly
  • Freezing/crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Login/account issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to control opacity of annotations
  • Better file management options
  • Improved mobile experience
  • Clearer pricing and subscription details

Scan 2 PDF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

pdfFiller

Subscriptions10
  • PDF editor • Basic Monthly$19.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Basic Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Plus Monthly$29.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • PDF editor • Plus Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$39.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Basic Annual7 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • PDF editor • Basic Annual$95.991 Year
  • PDF editor • Plus Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • PDF editor • Premium Annual7 Days trial$179.991 Year
1 purchases

Scan 2 PDF

Subscriptions1
  • No ads - Monthly$0.491 Month

Questions

Is pdfFiller free?
pdfFiller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan 2 PDF free?
Scan 2 PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, pdfFiller or Scan 2 PDF?
Scan 2 PDF is rated higher. pdfFiller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Scan 2 PDF averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do pdfFiller or Scan 2 PDF have ads?
Scan 2 PDF shows ads; pdfFiller does not.
Which is updated more often, pdfFiller or Scan 2 PDF?
pdfFiller ships an update fortnightly, and Scan 2 PDF every 10 days. Most recently, pdfFiller was updated on September 29, 2026 and Scan 2 PDF on June 4, 2026.

Other comparisons