Comparison

PDF Maker vs Scanner App

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

Head to head
About

PDF Maker

Easily convert photos, screenshots, and scanned documents into professional PDFs. Personalize documents with digital signatures and share or print them directly from your device. Streamline your document management workflow with an intuitive interface and regular updates.

Highlights
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Convert multiple images to PDF
  • Digital signature feature
  • Share PDFs
  • Print PDFs
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Introducing PDF Maker: Image to PDF Converter – your ultimate solution for seamlessly converting photos, screenshots, and scanned documents into professional-grade PDFs. Whether you're a student, professional, or everyday user, our app offers a user-friendly experience tailored to meet your document conversion needs. With PDF Maker, simplicity meets versatility. Convert multiple images to PDFs without constraints, and personalize your documents with our integrated digital signature feature. Effortlessly share your PDFs with any application for streamlined collaboration, or print directly from your device for tangible copies. But PDF Maker goes beyond mere conversion—it's a comprehensive solution designed to streamline your document management workflow. Our intuitive interface ensures easy navigation for users of all levels, while regular updates guarantee access to the latest features and enhancements. Experience the freedom to create, edit, and manage PDFs anytime, anywhere. Whether you're archiving receipts, crafting presentations, or sharing vital documents, PDF Maker has you covered. Key Features: - Effortlessly convert images to professional-grade PDF documents - Convert multiple images to PDFs without limitations - Enhance documents with our built-in digital signature feature - Seamlessly share PDFs with any application or print directly from your device Join thousands of satisfied users and unlock the potential of PDF Maker: Image to PDF Converter today. Download now and revolutionize your document management experience!"

About

Scanner App

Easily scan paper documents and photos into editable PDFs. Edit text, add signatures, organize pages, and share your files. Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint formats.

Highlights
  • Scan paper documents and photos to PDF
  • Edit existing text within PDFs
  • Add handwritten signatures
  • Organize, merge, and reorder pages
  • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Share documents as PDFs or images
Features
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Scan paper documents and photos to PDF. Edit text, add your signature, organize pages and share your finished files. Scanner App: PDF & Docs brings document scanning, PDF text editing and signing into one workflow. Capture contracts, receipts, invoices or study notes, or import PDFs and images from Files or Photos. SCAN PAPER AND PHOTOS - Scan multiple pages into one document. - Turn photos and imported images into PDFs. - Adjust document borders, crop and straighten pages. - Choose color, grayscale, black-and-white or photo filters. EDIT PDF TEXT Update existing text in supported PDF files. Add or delete text, adjust its size and color, and save your changes. Fix a typo or update a detail before you share a document. Text inside scanned images cannot be edited directly. PDF text editing applies to supported files that contain text. ORGANIZE AND MERGE - Add, delete, rotate and reorder pages. - Merge documents into one file. - Choose paper sizes, including A4 and US Letter. - Rename files, switch between list and grid views, and sort by name or date. ADD YOUR SIGNATURE Draw and save a handwritten signature for reuse. Choose a color, place it on your document and resize it to fit. Prepare contracts and other documents for sharing without printing them just to add a signature. CONVERT, EXPORT AND SHARE - Share documents as PDFs. - Export pages as JPG images or combine them into one long image. - Convert PDFs online to Word (DOCX), Excel (XLSX) or PowerPoint (PPTX). - Create an online signature-request link to share with another signer. Office conversion and signature requests require an internet connection and upload your document for processing. From scanning a receipt to updating text in a PDF and signing a contract, keep your document tasks together with Scanner App: PDF & Docs. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscription options, pricing, and any trial offers are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Questions or feedback: gformsapp@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://swift-sign-pdf.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://swift-sign-pdf.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

PDF Maker4 screens
Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner App at 4.5 against PDF Maker's 3.5. PDF Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Scanner App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PDF Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Maker has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PDF Maker versus Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF MakerScanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (11 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNirav ParmarAurora Innovation

Customer experience

PDF Maker

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scanner App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PDF Maker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Scanner App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Maker free?
PDF Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanner App free?
Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Maker or Scanner App?
Scanner App is rated higher. PDF Maker averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Scanner App averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do PDF Maker or Scanner App have ads?
Neither PDF Maker nor Scanner App shows ads.

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