Comparison

PDF Scanner Pro * vs DOXcanner

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

DOXcanner

Features
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DOXcanner is a minimal document scanner that turns paper into text on-device and lets you translate or summarize it with your own Claude API key. — What it does • Auto edge-detection scanning, multi-page capture • On-device OCR (English + Korean) • Claude haiku for translation, summary, key points, watch-outs, and action items • Local SQLite history with original images preserved on-device • PDF and text export through the share sheet — Privacy first • Scanned images never leave your device. Only the OCR'd text is sent to Anthropic. • Your Claude API key is stored in the iOS Keychain. • No backend, no accounts, no ads, no cloud sync. — Bring your own Claude API key Set your Anthropic API key once in Settings. Usage and billing stay entirely on your Anthropic account. — Design Near-monochrome ink on near-white paper, thin sans-serif headlines, square buttons, hairline dividers — an editorial tone that stays out of your way. — Good for Skimming foreign-language documents, organizing receipts and invoices, summarizing meeting notes or whiteboard captures, understanding signage and forms on the go. DOXcanner is published as a portfolio / reference build. It has no dependencies beyond your own API key.

Screenshots

PDF Scanner Pro *4 screens
DOXcanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DOXcanner at none against PDF Scanner Pro *'s 4. DOXcanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price 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. PDF Scanner Pro * sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. DOXcanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Scanner Pro * versus DOXcanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner Pro *DOXcanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (108 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB52 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPayPro Media LLCSoonho Bahng

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
None

DOXcanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Scanner Pro * free?
PDF Scanner Pro * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DOXcanner free?
DOXcanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Scanner Pro * or DOXcanner have ads?
PDF Scanner Pro * shows ads; DOXcanner does not.

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