Lens Scanner vs PDF AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lens Scanner
This app functions as a portable scanner, fax machine, and PDF converter. It allows users to extract text from images, manage documents, and share them securely. Features include wireless printing, global faxing, and cloud storage integration.
- Scan documents and convert to JPG or PDF
- OCR text recognition and editing
- Portable document storage and management
- Wireless printing and global faxing
- Secure document sharing with encryption
- Convert tables to Excel
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Lens Scanner is a portable scanner app, fax machine, PDF converter, text extraction tool and document sharing platform, easily scan office documents quickly, easily and with great results. Document, PDF, Picture, Paper Scanner, File Manager, Word & Excel File Editor == MAIN FUNCTIONS == [Scanning] Photo docs, remove background, generate JPG or PDF. Various image processing modes, adjust manual parameters and convert hard copy to soft copy. [Convert Image To Text] OCR recognition, photo docs, word finding via word search! PRO account can read texts and export them into files that can be edited, copied, saved or shared, is a powerful tool for learning and translating foreign languages. [Portable Docs Storage] Access and manage docs via mobile, tablet, computer, etc. Label categorization, manual annotation, add watermark and E-signature, docs encryption. [Wireless Print, Global Fax] Support wireless print and fax to different countries and regions. [Sharing Docs] Super Office assistant, invite friends to view and comment on docs, and share them via email, link, or WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, Messenger etc. == PERFET FOR == - Read and export text and notes on image whole docs into txt file - Image merge feature: Merge certificates, invoices, practice questions into one - Share docs in the form of encrypted links and set link validity time - Upload docs to other cloud like Box, Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneDrive - Support E-signature - ID Scan Mode: Set scanned docs to paper, easy to copy data; - Private folder: Save local docs and add password; - Create PDF password: Open PDF sharing and add password, share secret files more secure! - Remove ads & watermark: Remove ads across platforms and watermark docs - Anti plagiarism: Add watermark to prevent abuse, illegal plagiarism, etc. - Convert table to Excel: The captured table can be converted into a file. ----Suggestion for Use---- So that the scan results are clear, please: - Make sure there is enough light, don't vibrate - Try to take full picture of one camera screen If you like Lens Scanner or have any suggestions, please leave a comment or send an e-mail to camerascanner.official@gmail.com, so we can improve the product! Our standard Subscription Plans is: * 1-Week Subscription Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a pro subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose.Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase or by contacting Customer Support. Privacy Policy: https://d1e0dtlz2jooy2.cloudfront.net/inter-web/scanner/privacy.html Terms of Services: https://inter.youdao.com/cloudfront/inter-web/scanner/terms.html
PDF AI
This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to read, scan, edit, convert, and translate PDFs using integrated AI technology. Streamline your workflow with this all-in-one PDF solution.
- High-quality PDF reader with bookmarking and search
- Ultra PDF scanner with auto-cropping
- Image to PDF converter
- Edit text, images, and sign PDFs
- AI-powered PDF document translator
- Add annotations, highlights, and stamps
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Are you struggling to manage your PDFs? Are you looking for an all-in-one PDF tool that can solve all your PDF needs? From reading, editing, scanning, converting, or even translating right on your document? No worries, PDF AI: Reader & Translator is here to help. Not just a quick PDF reader, our app with integrated AI technology will transform the way you work with PDF documents! Here's what awaits you within PDF AI: Reader & Translator HIGH QUALITY PDF READER Enjoy a seamless reading experience with our all-PDF file reader and viewer. Open and view PDFs of any size or format without delays. Use features like zooming, page navigation, bookmarking, and search functionality to quickly find and highlight important content. Whether it’s an eBook, academic material, or work document, you can read it all in one place with ease. ULTRA PDF SCANNER Digitize your physical documents in seconds with the high quality document scanner. Simply point your phone’s camera at a document, and the app will scan and save it as a high-quality PDF. The smart auto-cropping and clarity enhancement ensure professional results every time. EASY IMAGE TO PDF CONVERTER Convert your PDFs into images, or turn documents, images, and other file types into PDFs easily with our PDF converter tool. This feature is perfect for sharing or editing documents while maintaining their original quality and formatting. EASY TO USE PDF EDITOR Take full control of your PDFs with our powerful PDF editor tools. Edit text and images directly in the document, add or delete pages, read and highlight PDF, or even sign PDF documents easily and fast. Enhance documents with annotations, highlights, shapes, and stamps, making it ideal for reviewing and collaborating on files. PDF DOCUMENT LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR Break language barriers with the cutting-edge AI translation feature. Instantly translate PDF files to any language, from a professional document, a study guide, or a personal file. The PDF document translator app uses advanced AI to ensure accurate, context-aware translations, making it the perfect tool for global communication. This feature supports a wide range of languages, making it accessible to users around the world. Who will like PDF AI? - Students who need to scan, edit, and translate study materials. - Professionals handling documents, reports, and contracts. - Anyone who frequently works with PDFs for personal or business use. - People who need a quick and accurate PDF reader converter and editor. Ready to streamline your PDF tasks? Download our smart PDF solutions today and enjoy a complete toolkit to manage, edit, convert, and translate your PDFs. Say goodbye to the hassle of switching between apps, and make your work more efficient with just one powerful solution. Try it now! • Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pp-pdf-ai-ios/home • Term of use(EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/eula-pdf-ai-ios/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lens Scanner at 4.9 against PDF AI's 4.6. On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Lens Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PDF AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lens Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 24 respectively.
Lens Scanner ships an update every 2 months, PDF AI every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lens Scanner | PDF AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (34 ratings) — better | 4.6 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited | AvnTech Inc. |
Customer experience
Lens Scanner
PDF AI
In-app purchases
Lens Scanner
- iScanner Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- iScanner Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- iScanner Pro$5.997 Days
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- iScanner Pro3 Days trial2 variants$5.997 Days
- iScanner Pro$19.991 Year
- iScanner Pro$24.991 Year
- iScanner Pro2 variants$49.991 Year
- iScanner Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
PDF AI
- Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Yearly$9.991 Year
- Monthly$19.991 Month
- Yearly$39.991 Year









