# AdsPatron vs PDF Smart Scanner

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AdsPatron at 15.0 against PDF Smart Scanner's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AdsPatron sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and PDF Smart Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | AdsPatron | PDF Smart Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspatron-adblock/id6444569777/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **156** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykola Matsenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655362166) | [Ayodeji Onibalusi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726742860) |

## What reviewers say

### AdsPatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspatron-adblock/id6444569777)

Block intrusive and potentially harmful ads while browsing the internet. This tool enhances your online safety by preventing malware and phishing attempts. Enjoy faster page loading and prevent online tracking for a more secure browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Block banner ads, Block video ads, Block pop-up ads, Speed up page loading, Prevent tracking, Built-in blacklist for malicious ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ad-free video watching
- 👍 Solves annoying pop-ups
- 👍 Good for manga readers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤮 App is a scam
- 🤮 Claims to find viruses
- 🤮 Demands payment for fake viruses
- 🤮 Horrible and horrendous
- 🤮 Makes phone glitch

**Reported bugs**

- Phone glitch
- App doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Built-in browser
- Built-in VPN


### PDF Smart Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-smart-scanner/id6791296750)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AdsPatron free?

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

### Is PDF Smart Scanner free?

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

### Do AdsPatron or PDF Smart Scanner have ads?

Neither AdsPatron nor PDF Smart Scanner shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*