# ScreenSpy vs PDF

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScreenSpy at 13.4 against PDF's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenSpy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScreenSpy against 5.0 for PDF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

ScreenSpy ships an update every 9 days, PDF every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenSpy | PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenspy-see-pcmac-screen/id6737170432/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-scanner-editor/id6742465810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Machine SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770068958) | [Artem Dorozhkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798545981) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenSpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenspy-see-pcmac-screen/id6737170432)

Monitor your child's computer activity remotely in real-time. Track websites, apps, and games to ensure their online safety and manage screen time. Easy setup provides peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Real-time remote desktop viewing, PC/Mac surveillance, Parent remote access, Child activity tracking, Easy setup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $49.99 | one-time |


### PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-scanner-editor/id6742465810)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to view, edit, scan, convert, and sign PDFs, as well as extract text using OCR technology. Securely protect and share your files with ease.

**Highlights:** PDF Viewer & Reader, PDF Editor, E-Signature, PDF Scanner, OCR Text Extraction, PDF Conversion, Form Filling, Password Protection

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenSpy free?

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

### Is PDF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenSpy or PDF?

ScreenSpy and PDF are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do ScreenSpy or PDF have ads?

Neither ScreenSpy nor PDF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenSpy or PDF?

ScreenSpy ships an update every 9 days, and PDF every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScreenSpy was updated on July 28, 2026 and PDF on August 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*