# Zoho Scanner vs PDF Translator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zoho Scanner at 78% against PDF Translator's 17%. Zoho Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). PDF Translator's advantage is ratings volume (477 vs 89) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zoho Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PDF Translator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zoho Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Translator has 477 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Zoho Scanner's written reviews are positive against 17% of PDF Translator's.

Zoho Scanner ships an update fortnightly, PDF Translator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zoho Scanner | PDF Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoho-scanner-scan-pdf-docs/id640904561/reviews)** | [4.2 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translator-document-and-ocr/id1575283633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 89 | **477** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) |

## What reviewers say

### Zoho Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoho-scanner-scan-pdf-docs/id640904561)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Capture paper documents, receipts, and business cards with high precision. Convert scanned text to editable formats, translate content, and securely share your files.

**Highlights:** Document scanning, OCR text extraction, E-signature integration, Cloud storage sync, Document annotation, Multi-language translation

**Features:** Safari Extension, Siri integration, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Doc Scanner Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Zoho Scanner Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Doc Scanner Basic Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Doc Scanner Standard Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Doc Scanner Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Doc Scanner Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Zoho Scanner Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Doc Scanner Basic Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Doc Scanner Standard Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Doc Scanner Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning and processing
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- ✨ High-quality scans
- 🎯 Accurate edge detection
- 💡 Good OCR capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function not working
- ⚠️ Account creation/login required for import
- ❓ App not working optimally
- 🎛️ Poor editing options
- 🗂️ File management could be more user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Search function not working since July 2026 update
- Account deletion process does not work
- App crashes immediately on launch
- Scanning settings default to zoomed-in camera with no adjustment
- Cloud backup not visible in account

**Requested features**

- Improve search functionality with OCR
- Allow file import without mandatory account creation
- Enhance editing options, add erase tool
- Improve file management to be more user-friendly
- Adjust zoom/scan settings for different document sizes


### PDF Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translator-document-and-ocr/id1575283633)

Instantly translate and edit PDF documents and various file formats across 136 languages. Preserve formatting and layout with powerful translation and editing tools. Access translations seamlessly from any app.

**Highlights:** Translate PDFs, images, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Edit PDF text and images, Translate multilingual PDFs, Choose translation engine (Google/Microsoft), Unlimited page and MB translation, Language Detection, Scan, convert, and translate photos

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Translator Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Translator Lite | $12.99 | per month |
| PDF Translator Standard | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF Translator Premium | $69.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |
| PDF Translate 3 Pages | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 10 Pages | $2.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 20 Pages | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 50 Pages | $12.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 100 Pages | $19.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translator 200 Pages | $39.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 500 Pages | $84.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Preserves document layout and formatting
- ✅ Maintains images and graphics in PDFs
- ✅ Fast translation processing
- ✅ Supports multiple language pairs
- ✅ Responsive customer support (when contacted)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model (€0.99-€3+ per page)
- ❌ Frequent server errors and crashes
- ❌ Translation failures despite payment
- ❌ Credits deducted without successful translation
- ❌ Poor translation quality (gibberish, garbled text)

**Reported bugs**

- Server errors preventing translation completion
- App crashes when opening or uploading PDFs
- Credits deducted despite failed translations
- Text rendered as gibberish or random characters
- Overlapping of original and translated text

**Requested features**

- Subscription-based pricing (monthly/yearly/lifetime) instead of per-page
- Free trial with full functionality before purchase
- Automatic language detection without manual selection
- Batch processing for multiple documents
- Edit functionality for translated text


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zoho Scanner free?

Zoho Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zoho Scanner or PDF Translator?

Zoho Scanner is rated higher. Zoho Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while PDF Translator averages 4.2 from 477 ratings.

### Do Zoho Scanner or PDF Translator have ads?

PDF Translator shows ads; Zoho Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zoho Scanner or PDF Translator?

Zoho Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Translator monthly. Most recently, Zoho Scanner was updated on October 14, 2026 and PDF Translator on October 9, 2026.

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