# PDF Scanner vs Time Block Planner

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Scanner at none against Time Block Planner's shown. PDF Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). Time Block Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per 7 days and Time Block Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Scanner ships an update every 4 months, Time Block Planner every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner | Time Block Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Size | 14 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelvin Kioko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757816326) | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-editor-and-reader/id6651829949)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.00 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


### Time Block Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-block-planner-timeblock/id6743780145)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad-free for 1 year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Is Time Block Planner free?

Time Block Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PDF Scanner or Time Block Planner have ads?

Time Block Planner shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or Time Block Planner?

PDF Scanner ships an update every 4 months, and Time Block Planner every 9 months. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on October 30, 2026 and Time Block Planner on October 30, 2026.

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