# PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App vs Sign Documents

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App at 100% against Sign Documents's 0%. Sign Documents's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sign Documents sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sign Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sign Documents has 158 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sign Documents's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App ships an update fortnightly, Sign Documents weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App | Sign Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-pdf-editor-app/id6443731432/reviews) | **[4.7 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sign-documents-esign-pdf/id6502787198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **158** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DMU Software Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641479727) | [Julia Kucharska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747807368) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-pdf-editor-app/id6443731432)

This app allows you to scan documents, books, and IDs using your camera, convert them to various formats like PDF and JPG, and edit existing PDFs. You can also add signatures, text, and manage pages within the app.

**Highlights:** Camera scanning to PDF, Document conversion (JPG, Word, PPT), PDF editing (compress, sign, text, pages), QR code scanning, Document translation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDFscanner Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PDFscanner Halfyear | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| PDFscanner Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Sign Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sign-documents-esign-pdf/id6502787198)

Easily sign and manage your documents with a built-in scanner. Digitize paper, add signatures and stamps, and share your finalized files. Supports various document types for a streamlined workflow.

**Highlights:** Add digital signatures, Insert stamps, Scan documents, Create documents from photos, Sign PDF, DOC, XLS, Share and print documents

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App free?

PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sign Documents free?

Sign Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App or Sign Documents?

Sign Documents is rated higher. PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Sign Documents averages 4.7 from 158 ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App or Sign Documents have ads?

PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App shows ads; Sign Documents does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App or Sign Documents?

PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App ships an update fortnightly, and Sign Documents weekly. Most recently, PDF Scanner, PDF Editor App was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sign Documents on October 16, 2026.

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