# PDF AI vs Scanly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scanly at none against PDF AI's 2. PDF AI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Scanly asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF AI | Scanly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doreen Eichelberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764091825) | [Manh Dung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895718943) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-ai-doc-scan-editor-reader/id6636529981)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Scanly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanly-pdf-scanner-and-tools/id6771677682)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF AI free?

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

### Is Scanly free?

Scanly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PDF AI or Scanly have ads?

Neither PDF AI nor Scanly shows ads.

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