Comparison

PDF Scanner App vs Call Recorder & Transcribe

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner App

Easily scan, digitize, and organize all your paper documents into high-quality PDF files. Extract searchable and editable text from scans using advanced OCR technology. Customize scan settings and save in various formats for convenient access and management.

Highlights
  • Scan any document type
  • Save scans as high-quality PDFs
  • OCR for searchable and editable text
  • Customizable scan settings
  • Multiple file format options (JPEG, PNG, PDF)
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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GoPDF - Document Scanner is the ultimate tool to scan, digitize, and organize all your paper documents. With GoPDF, you can easily turn any physical document into a high-quality PDF file, so you can access it from anywhere, anytime, and never lose important information again. Whether you need to scan receipts, contracts, business cards, or any other type of document, GoPDF has you covered. GoPDF is fast, easy to use, and packed with powerful features to help you streamline your document management. Here are some of the highlights: Scan any type of document: GoPDF can scan anything from a simple receipt to a multi-page contract, and automatically crop and enhance the image for optimal readability. Save as PDF: GoPDF saves all your scans as high-quality PDF files, which you can easily share, store, and organize on your device or in the cloud. OCR technology: GoPDF uses advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology to extract text from your scans and make them searchable and editable. Customizable settings: You can customize the scan quality, color mode, and resolution to fit your needs, and choose between different file formats (JPEG, PNG, or PDF). Overall, GoPDF is the perfect app for anyone who needs to scan, store, and manage paper documents on the go. Download GoPDF today and start organizing your life! UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL PRO FEATURES - You can subscribe for unlimited access to GoPDF Features. - After the free trial, the total amount for the subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/rain-sounds-for-sleep-better-terms-of-use/9e5d5809-c3e6-4c0d-a24a-bbbf8966b57a/terms Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/rain-sounds-for-sleep-better-privacy-policy/33e00e84-7542-4728-b96a-dca4fc9fabf1/privacy

About

Call Recorder & Transcribe

Record and transcribe phone calls for later review. Save important conversations like interviews or business deals as audio files or text documents. Offers playback controls and export options for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Automatic call recording
  • Transcription with speaker labels
  • Export transcripts to PDF, Word, TXT
  • Playback with speed control
  • In-app support chat
  • App lock with Face ID/Touch ID
Features
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Record incoming and outgoing phone calls and turn them into text. Call Recorder saves your important conversations – interviews, business calls, customer support, agreements or family calls – so you never have to remember every word. HOW IT WORKS • Verify your phone number once • Outgoing call: tap record, call the recording line, add the person you want to talk to and tap Merge • Incoming call: answer, call the recording line from the app and tap Merge • When the call ends, the recording appears in the app – you get a notification when it's ready TRANSCRIBE YOUR CALLS • Turn any call recording into text with speaker labels and timestamps • Transcription in many languages and accents • Export the transcript to PDF, Word or TXT, or copy it anywhere YOUR RECORDINGS • Play back with 5-second skip and speed from 0.25x to 2x • Rename, share or delete recordings • Lock the app with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode • Chat with our support right in the app RECORDING LINES WORLDWIDE Recording lines are available in many countries – the app picks the one for your region, and you can choose another in Settings. Calls to the recording line are regular phone calls; your carrier's rates apply. Always follow the call recording laws in your country and let the other party know the call is recorded. SUBSCRIPTION Try the app with free recording, then subscribe for unlimited recording and transcription, or buy credits. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://appagent.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/36531289143057-Call-Recorder-Terms-of-Use Privacy Policy: https://appagent.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/36531156518033-Call-Recorder-Privacy-Policy

Screenshots

PDF Scanner App4 screens
Call Recorder & Transcribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Call Recorder & Transcribe at 4.8 against PDF Scanner App's 4.4. Call Recorder & Transcribe also leads on ratings volume (177 vs 12). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Call Recorder & Transcribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Call Recorder & Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Recorder & Transcribe has 177 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of PDF Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 61% of Call Recorder & Transcribe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner App ships an update every 3 weeks, Call Recorder & Transcribe monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Scanner App versus Call Recorder & Transcribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner AppCall Recorder & Transcribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12 ratings)4.8 (177 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better60.9% of reviews
Number of ratings12177 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurat MenzilciAppAgent, s.r.o.

Customer experience

PDF Scanner App

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Call Recorder & Transcribe

All ratings177 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative34.8%

Bugs and requests

PDF Scanner App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Call Recorder & Transcribe

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes at 5% loading
  • Error message: 'Oops, an error occurred'
  • Subscription billed immediately without clear notice
  • Code for phone verification not delivered
  • Unable to add phone number to the app

Requested features

2 requests
  • Clarify call recording privacy (private vs. notification)
  • Provide trial period details upfront

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PDF Scanner App

Subscriptions5
  • Upgrade PDF Scanner$6.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
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  • GoPDF - Annual Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Scan Documents with pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Call Recorder & Transcribe

Subscriptions3
  • My Call Recorder - Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
  • My Call Recorder - Yearly Plan$34.991 Year
  • My Call Recorder - Yearly Plan$69.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner App free?
PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Call Recorder & Transcribe free?
Call Recorder & Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner App or Call Recorder & Transcribe?
Call Recorder & Transcribe is rated higher. PDF Scanner App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Call Recorder & Transcribe averages 4.8 from 177 ratings.
Do PDF Scanner App or Call Recorder & Transcribe have ads?
Neither PDF Scanner App nor Call Recorder & Transcribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner App or Call Recorder & Transcribe?
PDF Scanner App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Call Recorder & Transcribe monthly. Most recently, PDF Scanner App was updated on November 3, 2026 and Call Recorder & Transcribe on November 8, 2026.

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