# Universal PDF vs Scannerkit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scannerkit at 67% against Universal PDF's 10%. Scannerkit also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Universal PDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Scannerkit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scannerkit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal PDF has 933 ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Universal PDF's written reviews are positive against 67% of Scannerkit's.

Universal PDF ships an update monthly, Scannerkit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal PDF | Scannerkit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (933 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-pdf/id6451441983/reviews) | **[4.5 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scannerkit-pdf-and-scanner-app/id6738362220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **933** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | 9.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRAND CHALLENGE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691275976) | [Smarter Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780382263) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-pdf/id6451441983)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a versatile document scanner and manager. Easily capture, merge, split, compress, and convert documents and images to PDF format. Streamline your workflow for efficient document handling.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with ease, Merge multiple images into one PDF, Split existing PDF files, Compress PDF file sizes, Convert images to PDF format, Reduce impact of angled shots and low light

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Positive reviews
- 🇹🇭 App works in Thai language

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 App does not work as advertised
- 💢 Excessive ads and poor user experience
- 🔇 No sound or audio functionality
- 🤯 Difficult to navigate and find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Broken links and missing content

**Requested features**

- Improve ad-free experience
- Provide clear information about app functionality


### Scannerkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scannerkit-pdf-and-scanner-app/id6738362220)

Effortlessly digitize physical documents into organized digital files. This app uses AI for automatic capture, enhancement, and organization, transforming papers into professional PDFs ready for signing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Intelligent auto-capture, Automatic document enhancement, Unlimited multi-page scanning, Instant signing and sharing, Import photos from camera roll, Preset crop options

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScannerKit Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ScannerKit Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ScannerKit Premium - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ScannerKit Premium - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly LTO | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly LTO | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal PDF free?

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

### Is Scannerkit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal PDF or Scannerkit?

Scannerkit is rated higher. Universal PDF averages 3.7 out of 5 from 933 ratings, while Scannerkit averages 4.5 from 155 ratings.

### Do Universal PDF or Scannerkit have ads?

Scannerkit shows ads; Universal PDF does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal PDF or Scannerkit?

Universal PDF ships an update monthly, and Scannerkit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Universal PDF was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scannerkit on September 23, 2026.

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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.*