Comparison

Camera Scan vs PDF Scanner Pro *

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

Head to head
About

Camera Scan

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, enhance, and organize paper documents, converting them into editable PDFs or other formats. It offers features like OCR, PDF splitting, and QR code scanning, all while working offline.

Highlights
  • Multipage scanning mode
  • Automatic document capture
  • Custom naming templates
  • OCR for text editing
  • PDF splitting and merging
  • QR code scanning
  • Offline functionality
Features
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The new home of all your paper documents. Cam Scan - PDF Scanner, Editor is a powerful document scanning application. Scan, save, and archive from anywhere and at any time. Management and searching have never been easier. Scan, Print & Share any document to PDF. Now you can simply scan, import and share right inside this portable scanner app. Access everything you’ve previously scanned with the Cam Scan app. ◆ HighLight Features ◆ • Dedicated multipage scanning mode • Automatic capture of your documents • Custom naming template saves you the hassle of naming each scan • Ample sharing (PDF, JPEG, TXT) • Choose documents from your gallery or scan/click photos from the camera. • Works completely offline - no online servers. • Convert multiple images into a single PDF. • Open the PDF with any PDF viewer. • Enhance the visibility of your documents after scanning using built-in effects • Easily share your PDF file via email. • Smart auto-enhancing and cropping for clear and sharp image quality ◆ Get the perfect scan - Enhance with Filters ◆ • Filters that will make your scanned documents look professional • Remove shadows and artifacts to enhance your scans • Clean your scans - Remove watermarks • Port to black and white or adjust contrast and brightness ◆ Scan to PDF ◆ • Scan any document and convert it to PDF with your mobile device. • Cam Scan - PDF Scanner, Editor has got you covered with our pdf maker and pdf reader. Receipts, documents, business cards, whiteboards, IDs, books, and photos - From image to pdf immediately ◆ We do the work for you with Auto Border detection ◆ • Scanning made easy • Get your documents auto-cropped and sorted in the way you need them • Save time cropping each document ◆ Finish your paperwork from anywhere ◆ • Use this document scanner to attach an E-signature using pdf sign tools. • Mark and edit fields to add everything you need with an intuitive pdf viewer. ◆ Edit text from your scans ◆ • Convert image to text - Edit your scans with OCR • Recognize text for easy text editing • Export accurate text straight from your docs • Read QR codes with the built-in QR scanner which supports links, text ISBN and emails - simply access the Qr code reader in the cam scan module ◆ PDF Editor ◆ • Pdf splitter - simply import a pdf file and Cam Scan will Split PDF • It’s never been easier to split pdf into several pdf files ◆ Convert files ◆ • Share your files in the format you need: convert jpg to pdf files or convert pdf to jpg • Need a document in a word? Convert PDF to text for easy editing ◆ Get everyone in on the loop ◆ • Share documents easily and quickly • Seamlessly share to email, social media, and instant messaging apps ◆ Sort ◆ • Create folders and tag documents to organize all your scans • Find the important docs you need inside Cam Scan - PDF Scanner, Editor mobile pdf scanner • Find documents in your scanned library easily by name, tag, or folder This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when the trial ends. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscriptions may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free one-week initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy:- https://tinyurl.com/karthik-privacy-policy Terms Of Use:- https://tinyurl.com/karthik-terms-of-use HIGH-QUALITY DOC PDF SCANNER - TRY IT NOW, KEEP USING IT.

About

PDF Scanner Pro *

Transform your device into a powerful scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and codes with high clarity. Organize, search, and share your scanned files effortlessly. Extract text from images for easy copying and sharing.

Highlights
  • High-quality document scanning
  • Batch scanning for multiple pages
  • Smart edge detection for perfect cropping
  • Organize and search scanned files
  • OCR text extraction
  • Unlimited sharing and exporting (subscription)
Features
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Transform your device into a powerful, easy-to-use scanner with PDF Viewz. Instantly scan documents, receipts, business cards, QR codes, barcodes, and more with stunning clarity and accuracy.  Whether you need to digitize paperwork, organize receipts, or scan codes on the go, PDF Viewz offers a seamless and intuitive experience. Key Features: * High-Quality Scans: Capture documents with remarkable clarity and automatically enhance image quality for optimal readability.
 * Batch Scanning: Scan multiple pages and combine them into a single document.
 * Smart Edge Detection: Automatic detection of document borders for perfectly cropped scans.
 * Document Organization: Easily organize and search your scanned files.
 * Share: Save and share your scans effortlessly.
 * OCR Support: Extract text from images for easy copying and sharing.
 Subscription

Unlock unlimited sharing and exporting of PDF documents with a PDF Viewz subscription.
 Enjoy a 3-day free trial to experience all the premium features before subscribing. 

After the trial, the subscription auto-renews unless canceled. Subscription includes: * Unlimited sharing of scanned documents.
 * Export unlimited PDF files.
 Stay productive wherever you go with PDF Viewz, perfect for professionals, students, or anyone who needs a fast, reliable mobile scanner. Privacy-Focused: Your data stays private with no third-party access. We prioritize security so you can scan with confidence. Terms and Conditions: https://pdfviewz.com/terms/ 

EULA: https://pdfviewz.com/eula/

Screenshots

Camera Scan4 screens
PDF Scanner Pro *4 screens

Verdict

The call

Camera Scan and PDF Scanner Pro * both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PDF Scanner Pro *'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Camera Scan's. Camera Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PDF Scanner Pro * sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Camera Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Camera Scan against 4.4 for PDF Scanner Pro *. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 87 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Camera Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of PDF Scanner Pro *'s.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Camera Scan versus PDF Scanner Pro *: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera ScanPDF Scanner Pro *
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (69 ratings)4.4 (87 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6987 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarthik BakshiPayPro Media LLC

Customer experience

Camera Scan

All ratings69 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PDF Scanner Pro *

All ratings87 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Camera Scan

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Scanner Pro *

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Yearly Subscription$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Camera Scan free?
Camera Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Scanner Pro * free?
PDF Scanner Pro * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Scan or PDF Scanner Pro *?
PDF Scanner Pro * is rated higher. Camera Scan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while PDF Scanner Pro * averages 4.4 from 87 ratings.
Do Camera Scan or PDF Scanner Pro * have ads?
Both Camera Scan and PDF Scanner Pro * show ads.

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