Comparison

PDF Editor ™ vs My PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor ™

Features
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DESCRIPTION The PDF Scanner App is a very powerful document scanner and easy to use tool right in your hand. Scan to PDF any document, then save it, edit PDF, share it or print it directly from your mobile device. SCANNING The PDF scanner App offers a variety of features like: auto vs manual scanning to pdf, edit/crop/rotate scanned files, apply filters for scanned files, turn on/off camera flash, auto-detect the document edges. The user can scan multiple pages, then save them as part of a document. FILE MANAGER You can easily organise all your scanned documents by creating multiple folder and later sort your files. OCR During your scanning process, the Scan to PDF App will offer you to OCR (text recognition) your scanned documents so you can later save and edit the documents. A truly powerful PDF editor feature. PRINTING AND SHARING You can print your scanned files wirelessly directly from your PDF Scanner App. You can also share your file via email, or your messaging apps. SECURE YOUR FILES The App features the use of a PIN and FaceID to protect your scanned stored documents. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS (Monthly & Yearly) Access Unlimited number of document Scans, access to the powerful OCR tool and much more. The user can choose either monthy (with 3-days trial) or yearly auto renewing subscriptions. Your Apple ID Account will be charged as soon as you confirm your selected Subscription. Your Subscription will automatically renew at least 24-hours before the end of the current billing period. The user may cancel the Subscription at any time. Support: support@gitu.us Privacy: https://www.gitu.us/pdfscanner-privacy/ Terms: https://www.gitu.us/pdfscanner-terms/

About

My PDF Scanner

Transform your phone into a versatile scanner for documents, receipts, and more. Easily convert paper to digital files with OCR text recognition and share them as PDFs or JPGs. Offers basic scanning for free with no ads or watermarks.

Highlights
  • Scan documents, receipts, IDs, and book pages
  • Convert photos and files to PDF
  • Auto-detect edges and crop
  • On-device OCR for text recognition
  • Add signatures to documents
  • Export as PDF, JPG, TXT, or Word
  • Folder management for files
Features
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Scan receipts, contracts, IDs, forms, invoices, notes, photos, tickets, and book pages into clear PDF or JPG files. My PDF Scanner combines automatic edge detection, auto crop, perspective correction, document filters, signatures, folders, page organization, and on-device OCR in one practical workflow. Basic scanning and PDF export work without ads, watermarks, or an account. Your documents stay local by default. OCR is designed to run on device where supported, so you can recognize text without uploading scans to a document cloud just for that step. Scan and edit: - Capture single-page or multi-page documents - Import photos, images, and supported files - Detect document edges and correct perspective - Crop, rotate, reorder, and merge pages - Apply document filters for clearer, more readable scans - Add signatures and clean unwanted marks OCR and export: - Recognize text on your device - Export scans as PDF or JPG - Export recognized text as TXT or Word (.docx) with Pro - Share files through email, messaging apps, cloud drives, or the system share sheet Organize and protect: - Keep scans in folders with search and sorting - Use an App PIN or in-app password tools to limit access Basic scanning and basic PDF export include: - No ads - No watermark - No account requirement My PDF Scanner is useful for students, freelancers, field workers, small business owners, and anyone who needs to digitize paper documents on the go. Everyday document scanning workflows: - Receipt and invoice scanner: capture expense receipts, purchase records, bills, and invoices, then crop and organize them as PDF files - ID and passport scanner: keep readable copies of identity cards, passport pages, licenses, membership cards, and travel paperwork - Contract and form scanner: scan agreements, applications, registration forms, and work documents, then add a signature before sharing - Notes and book scanner: digitize class notes, handouts, worksheets, whiteboards, book pages, and printed reference material - Photo and image to PDF: import camera photos, screenshots, or JPG images, rotate and reorder them, and build a multi-page PDF A scan can stay editable instead of becoming a single unorganized photo. Use edge detection, perspective correction, cropping, rotation, and document filters to improve each page. Reorder pages in multi-page documents, group related scans into folders, and merge, export, or share them when the document is ready. On-device OCR is useful for recognizing text from receipts, invoices, contracts, forms, notes, and printed pages. Keeping the page flat, evenly lit, and free of shadows can produce more readable OCR results. Local-first organization lets you create folders, search and sort files, and choose when to export a PDF or JPG through the system share sheet. Core scanning does not require an account. Network access is used only for actions such as optional sign-in, purchase restoration, support, legal pages, and platform services. Pro unlocks OCR text export to TXT or Word, batch workflows, merge tools, and in-app document protection. Choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime Pro access. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your App Store account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase for Pro access. Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. service terms: https://www.entlearn.com/terms. Privacy policy: https://www.entlearn.com/privacy Privacy note: In-app password protection and App PIN features limit access inside the app. Exported files are not automatically encrypted.

Screenshots

PDF Editor ™4 screens
My PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Editor ™ at every 6 days against My PDF Scanner's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Editor ™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and My PDF Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ™ ships an update every 6 days, My PDF Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Editor ™ versus My PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Editor ™My PDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGITU LimitedHangzhou Xiaoyuan Future Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Editor ™

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Year
3 purchases

My PDF Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Scanner Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Scanner Pro - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is PDF Editor ™ free?
PDF Editor ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My PDF Scanner free?
My PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Editor ™ or My PDF Scanner have ads?
Neither PDF Editor ™ nor My PDF Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ™ or My PDF Scanner?
PDF Editor ™ ships an update every 6 days, and My PDF Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Editor ™ was updated on October 4, 2026 and My PDF Scanner on October 10, 2026.

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