# PDF Export Pro vs PDF Scan

The clearest difference is price: PDF Scan at Free against PDF Export Pro's $12.99. PDF Scan also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 39%). PDF Export Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (217 vs 44). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PDF Scan is free to download; PDF Export Pro costs $12.99 up front. PDF Export Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PDF Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PDF Export Pro against 4.5 for PDF Scan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 217 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of PDF Export Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of PDF Scan's.

PDF Export Pro ships an update fortnightly, PDF Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Export Pro | PDF Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-export-pro-pdf-editor/id623856305/reviews)** | [4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-max-scanner/id1438590887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 214 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LiveBird Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/551521372) | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Export Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-export-pro-pdf-editor/id623856305)

This comprehensive application allows you to create, edit, convert, organize, and secure PDF files directly on your device. It offers a wide range of tools for document manipulation, including scanning, OCR, transcription, and even faxing, all without requiring an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Convert Word, Excel, JPG to PDF, Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT, Edit text and images in PDFs, Annotate and sign documents, Merge, split, and organize PDFs, Scan documents with OCR, Add watermarks and password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Convert 5 Documents Online | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Fax Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF Export Pro Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Convert 30 Documents Online | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Fax Credit | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 Fax Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Convert 70 Documents Online | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Fax Credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| Convert 150 Documents Online | $19.99 | one-time |


### PDF Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-max-scanner/id1438590887)

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Easily scan paper documents, receipts, and IDs, converting them into searchable PDFs. Extract text from images using OCR and manage your files with cloud sync and various PDF tools.

**Highlights:** Document scanning with edge detection, OCR for text extraction from images, Image to PDF conversion, Cloud sync with Google Drive, PDF editing and signing, PDF compression, merging, and splitting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Scans Yearly | $60.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Export Pro free?

PDF Export Pro costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Scan free?

PDF Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Export Pro or PDF Scan?

PDF Export Pro is rated higher. PDF Export Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while PDF Scan averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do PDF Export Pro or PDF Scan have ads?

PDF Scan shows ads; PDF Export Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Export Pro or PDF Scan?

PDF Export Pro ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Export Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and PDF Scan on October 7, 2026.

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