# Scanner PDF. vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader at 5.0 against Scanner PDF.'s 4.6. PDF Reader also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Scanner PDF.'s advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner PDF. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner PDF. has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner PDF. | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf/id6502829562/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-sign/id6761097664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 34 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bona Estada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746907583) | [Quynh Trang Pham Doan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880613796) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner PDF.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf/id6502829562)

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Easily scan, edit, and sign documents, convert them to PDF, and even scan IDs. Features OCR for text recognition and simple sharing options.

**Highlights:** Document scanning, Electronic signatures, Text recognition (OCR), Document editing, Easy document sharing, ID scanner

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-sign/id6761097664)

Easily manage your PDF files on your phone with tools for reading, editing, signing, and converting documents. Import files, use the camera, and access recent documents quickly. Convert various file types to PDF and perform essential PDF management tasks like merging and splitting.

**Highlights:** Sign documents, Add text to PDFs, Highlight and underline content, Convert Docs/Excel/Img to PDF, Merge and split PDFs, Compress and extract PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner PDF. free?

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

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner PDF. or PDF Reader?

PDF Reader is rated higher. Scanner PDF. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scanner PDF. or PDF Reader have ads?

Both Scanner PDF. and PDF Reader show ads.

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