Comparison

PDF Scanner Pro * vs PDF Reader

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner Pro *

Transform your device into a powerful scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and codes with high clarity. Organize, search, and share your scanned files effortlessly. Extract text from images for easy copying and sharing.

Highlights
  • High-quality document scanning
  • Batch scanning for multiple pages
  • Smart edge detection for perfect cropping
  • Organize and search scanned files
  • OCR text extraction
  • Unlimited sharing and exporting (subscription)
Features
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Transform your device into a powerful, easy-to-use scanner with PDF Viewz. Instantly scan documents, receipts, business cards, QR codes, barcodes, and more with stunning clarity and accuracy.  Whether you need to digitize paperwork, organize receipts, or scan codes on the go, PDF Viewz offers a seamless and intuitive experience. Key Features: * High-Quality Scans: Capture documents with remarkable clarity and automatically enhance image quality for optimal readability.
 * Batch Scanning: Scan multiple pages and combine them into a single document.
 * Smart Edge Detection: Automatic detection of document borders for perfectly cropped scans.
 * Document Organization: Easily organize and search your scanned files.
 * Share: Save and share your scans effortlessly.
 * OCR Support: Extract text from images for easy copying and sharing.
 Subscription

Unlock unlimited sharing and exporting of PDF documents with a PDF Viewz subscription.
 Enjoy a 3-day free trial to experience all the premium features before subscribing. 

After the trial, the subscription auto-renews unless canceled. Subscription includes: * Unlimited sharing of scanned documents.
 * Export unlimited PDF files.
 Stay productive wherever you go with PDF Viewz, perfect for professionals, students, or anyone who needs a fast, reliable mobile scanner. Privacy-Focused: Your data stays private with no third-party access. We prioritize security so you can scan with confidence. Terms and Conditions: https://pdfviewz.com/terms/ 

EULA: https://pdfviewz.com/eula/

About

PDF Reader

This app allows you to scan, read, edit, and manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Features include OCR text extraction, annotation tools, digital signatures, and file organization.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • Extract text with OCR
  • Annotate and highlight PDFs
  • Add digital signatures
  • Merge and split PDFs
  • Password protection
Features
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PDF Reader is your all-in-one app to read, scan, edit, and manage PDF documents on iPhone and iPad. SCAN & CREATE • Scan paper documents with your camera and save them as crisp PDFs • Convert photos and images into PDF files • Extract text from scans and PDFs with OCR READ & VIEW • Smooth, fast PDF viewer with page thumbnails and search • Open PDFs from Files, email, and other apps EDIT & ANNOTATE • Highlight, draw, and add text to any PDF • Add your signature to sign documents • Rotate, delete, and reorder pages ORGANIZE YOUR TOOLS • Merge multiple PDFs into one • Split a PDF into separate files • Lock and unlock PDFs with a password • Manage files with search and a recycle bin PDF READER PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock the full toolset: • OCR text recognition • Edit & sign without limits • Unlimited access to all PDF tools • An ad-free experience Subscription details: • PDF Reader Premium is a weekly auto-renewable subscription. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://goldenboat.io/policy

Screenshots

PDF Scanner Pro *4 screens
PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Scanner Pro * and PDF Reader both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PDF Scanner Pro *'s written reviews are positive against 75% of PDF Reader's. PDF Scanner Pro * also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PDF Scanner Pro * sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PDF Scanner Pro * against 4.3 for PDF Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 134 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PDF Scanner Pro *'s written reviews are positive against 75% of PDF Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner Pro * ships an update every 5 days, PDF Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Scanner Pro * versus PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner Pro *PDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (108 ratings) — better4.3 (134 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings108134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB22 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPayPro Media LLCDuc Duong Tran

Customer experience

PDF Scanner Pro *

All ratings107 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Reader

All ratings108 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Scanner Pro *

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Yearly Subscription$69.991 Year
2 purchases

PDF Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$14.997 Days

Questions

Is PDF Scanner Pro * free?
PDF Scanner Pro * 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, PDF Scanner Pro * or PDF Reader?
PDF Scanner Pro * is rated higher. PDF Scanner Pro * averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.3 from 134 ratings.
Do PDF Scanner Pro * or PDF Reader have ads?
Both PDF Scanner Pro * and PDF Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner Pro * or PDF Reader?
PDF Scanner Pro * ships an update every 5 days, and PDF Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner Pro * was updated on November 8, 2026 and PDF Reader on November 5, 2026.

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