Comparison

Print vs PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Print

Easily print photos and scan documents from your iOS device. Convert files to PDF, scan IDs, and manage documents with a user-friendly interface. Supports major wireless printer brands and offers a secure, private experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing via AirPrint
  • Document and photo scanning
  • PDF conversion and creation
  • ID, book, and passport scanning modes
  • Auto-edge detection and cropping
  • File merging and management
  • Customizable print settings
Features
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Print photos and documents from your iPhone in seconds — no cables, no computer. Scan IDs, passports and paperwork straight to PDF, then print or share them anywhere. WORKS WITH YOUR PRINTER Connects over Wi-Fi to any AirPrint-enabled printer — HP, Canon, Epson, Brother and more. Nothing to install, no drivers to hunt down. PRINT ANYTHING • Photos, PDFs, Word, Excel and PowerPoint files • Web pages, contacts, notes and clipboard text • Pick paper size, layout, page range and color before you print SCAN TO PDF Turn your camera into a document scanner. Automatic edge detection and smart cropping keep every page straight and sharp. • Documents, receipts and handwritten notes • ID cards, passports and books • Save as PDF or image and share instantly PDF TOOLKIT • Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images to PDF • Merge several files into one document • Compress, reorder and delete pages • Pull the text out of any scan with OCR SIGN AND PERSONALIZE • Sign documents and add your own stamps • Make labels, calendars and posters • Print photos as framed prints 1,000+ PRINTABLES Coloring pages, worksheets, planners, calendars and party printables, ready to print at home. PRINT FROM ANYWHERE Open files straight from Google Drive, Dropbox or your own device. PRIVACY Your files stay on your device. We never upload or store your documents. SUBSCRIPTION Smart Printer offers a weekly and a yearly subscription with unlimited printing, scanning and PDF tools. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy https://janbark.com/privacy_policy.html Terms of use https://janbark.com/ios-apps/ios_products_tos.html

About

PDF Scanner

Streamline your workflow with powerful PDF management tools. Scan documents, convert PDFs to voice, and organize your files with ease. Offers unlimited access through weekly or yearly subscription plans.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Convert PDF to Voice
  • Edit PDF documents
  • Sign PDF documents
  • Compress PDF files
  • Organize PDF documents
Features
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Unlock the ultimate PDF management experience with PDF Organizer: Edit, Sign, Scan. This powerful application is designed to streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity by providing a robust set of tools for handling PDF documents with ease. In order to have unlimited access of the scanning, PDF to Voice feature, compression, subscribe to the Weekly plan for $4.99 with 3 days free trial or the Yearly plan for $19.99. Subscription Information: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e3u39MZ4U2plxoYHIC-C1oZ17zsCt6RdOmkGLMmtIPU/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14S_YxUAiHXSSR0lrFImlmvH4zNwHG78_Cupol_Onwho/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Print4 screens
PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Scanner at none against Print's shown. PDF Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Print sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Print ships an update weekly, PDF Scanner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Print versus PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintPDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.6 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings515 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad AizazElena Dorothy

Customer experience

Print

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Scanner

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Print

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Subscription$8.997 Days
  • weekly Plan$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly Subscription$10.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$59.991 Year
8 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • Scan any documents to PDF3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Scan any documents to PDF3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Scan any documents to PDF$9.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • Scan any documents to PDF3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • Scan any documents to PDF$14.991 Year
  • Scan any documents to PDF3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scan any documents to PDF$19.991 Year
  • Scan any documents to PDF3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Print free?
Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Print or PDF Scanner?
PDF Scanner is rated higher. Print averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.
Do Print or PDF Scanner have ads?
Print shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Print or PDF Scanner?
Print ships an update weekly, and PDF Scanner every 3 days. Most recently, Print was updated on November 4, 2026 and PDF Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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