Comparison

Scanner App vs PDF Scanner ●

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

Head to head
About

Scanner App

Digitize and manage documents with powerful scanning, OCR, and editing tools. Send faxes, create collages, and share files seamlessly via various cloud services and email. Organize, print, and protect your important papers.

Highlights
  • High-quality document scanning
  • Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
  • PDF and JPEG export
  • In-app document editing
  • Mobile faxing capabilities
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Photo collage creation
Features
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Scan and OCR documents in seconds, draw lines, edit texts, fill forms, collage, and sign. Share as PDF / JPEG by email, WiFi file sharing, cloud storages, smb, webdav, and fax. Powerful Scanning & OCR • Instantly scan paper documents, whiteboards, business cards, books, posters, and receipts with sharp clarity. • Auto-detect document edges to correct perspective distortion. • Enhance readability by removing background shadows and sharpening text in “Color” or “B&W” mode. • Adjust brightness and saturation in “Photo” mode. • Edit text, draw lines, and insert images. • Extract text from scanned images using OCR and export as TXT or DOCX. • Smart Formatting – The OCR function detects and restores font styles and colors on a line-by-line basis. • Business Card Scanner – Instantly digitize business cards, extract contact details using OCR, and save them directly to your phone's address book. Photo Collage & Multi-Page Printing • Merge multiple pages into a single sheet—perfect for printing double-sided ID cards on A4/Letter paper. Save, Print & Organize • Save scans as JPEG or export as PDF. • Print wirelessly with AirPrint-supported printers. • Organize scans into folders, browse with thumbnail previews, and search by file name, OCR text, or notes. • Add annotations, signatures, and password protection for documents. Convenient Faxing • Send and receive faxes anywhere—no fax machine needed. • Receive push notifications for fax status updates. • Fax to 100+ countries (cost based on page count and recipient country). • Subscribe to a fax number for incoming faxes or disable fax reception when not needed. Seamless File Sharing & Export • Support exporting searchable PDFs • Transfer files between devices effortlessly. • Share as JPEG/PDF via email or open in other apps. • Save to Photos, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Evernote, WebDAV, and more. • Access files from a PC using a web browser over WiFi. • Export to Reminders and sync with Apple, Google, or Outlook calendars. Easy File Import • Import JPEG images from other apps for cropping and enhancement. • Import PDFs as scanned pages. • Import files from cloud storage services. Effortlessly manage and digitize your documents—anytime, anywhere! Subscription Plans Unlock premium features with Bronze, Silver, or Gold plans, including: • Cloud Backup & Restore: Access previous versions of your documents anytime • Flexible subscription options: Monthly or annual plans available • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription or cancel it Terms of Service: https://ifunplay.com/legal.html

About

PDF Scanner ●

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, convert, and manage various documents, including receipts, IDs, and notes, in PDF or JPEG format. Enhance image quality, extract text with OCR, and share or print your scans effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with camera or photo album
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • E-sign and stamp documents
  • OCR text recognition and extraction
  • Intelligent image enhancement
  • Multipage scanning
  • Password protection for scans
Features
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Scan, convert, sign, share, print and manage documents in just a few taps! PDF Scanner is a professional scanner app that turns your iPhone/iPad into a powerful scanner machine. Scan and manage receipts, documents, photos, IDs, notes, passports, posters, newspapers, books, certificates and any other documents in PDF or JPEG format more simple than ever. Our scanner app supports image processing and allows you to transform, rotate, sharpen your images, for best document quality, combined with OCR engine. Easily turn an image to text with the OCR function. Extract text from a scanned document and then edit it as you wish. Scan and print any written, printed or graphic material, including: - Business documents, agreements, contracts, letters - Invoices, receipts, order sheets - Business cards - Photos and other image documents - Paper notes, bills and sketches - Book pages and articles Advanced PDF Scanner Features: - Scan with camera or from Photo Album - Scan documents to high-resolution PDF or JPEG - Convert photos to PDF - E-sign and stamp any scanned documents - OCR - recognize text and convert image to text - Mobile Scanner that fits in your pocket - Save scans in color, grayscale or black and white - Intelligent shutter and border detection for your scanned documents - Smart cropping and auto enhancing technology including color correction, noise removing, automatic perspective correction that makes the texts and graphics look clear and sharp - Multipage scanning - scan as many pages as you want - Edit saved documents by moving pages, replacing pages with new ones, or even merging two documents into one; - Password Protection - Set password to folders and scans OCR Engine: - Convert your scans to text - Extract text from a scanned document Share Documents: - Share your scans via email and messager - Print scanned documents with any Wi-Fi printer via AirPrint - Share and upload scanned documents to cloud services like Dropbox, Evernote or Google Drive - Export scans to other apps like Files, Books - Save scans to Photos Premium Scanner Subscriptions: - Choose from different subscription options. Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan - Subscription payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. - Unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when a user decides to subscribe. - For more information please visit the link https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT202039. Privacy Policy: http://www.alivemob.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: http://www.alivemob.com/terms.html For any questions or inquiries please use our customer support form at http://www.alivemob.com/contactus.html

Screenshots

Scanner App4 screens
PDF Scanner ●4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner App at 4.8 against PDF Scanner ●'s 3.9. Scanner App also leads on ratings volume (905 vs 15) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). PDF Scanner ●'s advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Scanner App sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PDF Scanner ● sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner App has 905 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 67% of PDF Scanner ●'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner App ships an update every 10 days, PDF Scanner ● weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scanner App versus PDF Scanner ●: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner AppPDF Scanner ●
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (905 ratings) — better3.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings905 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIFUNPLAY CO., LTD.Alive Software Inc.

Customer experience

Scanner App

All ratings905 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.3%

PDF Scanner ●

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Scanner App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fax functionality not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Advanced editing tools
  • Improved multi-page scanning
  • Password protection for scanned documents
  • Integration with more cloud storage services

PDF Scanner ●

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Scanner App

Subscriptions6
  • Scanner App BRONZE (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Scanner App SILVER (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Scanner App GOLD (Monthly)$7.991 Month
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  • Scanner App BRONZE (Annually)7 Days trial$28.991 Year
  • Scanner App SILVER (Annually)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Scanner App GOLD (Annually)7 Days trial$57.991 Year
One-time9
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • Backup and Restore$2.99
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  • 5 Fax Credit$4.99
  • Fax No. For One Month$5.99
  • 10 Fax Credit$7.99
  • 20 Fax Credit$14.99
  • Fax No. For Six Months$22.99
  • Upgrade to Scanner App +$39.99
4 purchases

PDF Scanner ●

Subscriptions4
  • PDF Scanner Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium PDF Scanner$9.991 Month
  • Premium PDF Scanner3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Premium PDF Scanner$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner App free?
Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner ● free?
PDF Scanner ● is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner App or PDF Scanner ●?
Scanner App is rated higher. Scanner App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while PDF Scanner ● averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Scanner App or PDF Scanner ● have ads?
Both Scanner App and PDF Scanner ● show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner App or PDF Scanner ●?
Scanner App ships an update every 10 days, and PDF Scanner ● weekly. Most recently, Scanner App was updated on October 16, 2026 and PDF Scanner ● on October 17, 2026.

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