Comparison

Document Scanner Universal vs PDFLightScan

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

Head to head
About

Document Scanner Universal

This app is a versatile scanning tool that captures documents, images, and books. It utilizes OCR for accurate text recognition and offers intelligent document management, including renaming, copying, and deleting. Scans can be exported in various formats like PDF and images.

Highlights
  • Scan files, images, and books
  • OCR text recognition
  • Automatic text cutting and detection
  • Intelligent document management
  • Export as PDF and images
  • Scan history viewing
Features
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The all-in-one scanner app is a feature rich scanning tool that can quickly scan files, images, books, and more. It uses OCR technology to accurately recognize text, automatically cut and detect intercepted text. It can intelligently manage scanned documents, view scan history files, and support operations such as renaming, copying, modifying, and deleting. Support exporting scan results as various types of files such as PDF, images, etc. Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/c4daffb608858ccb2630aff0fd24f321c541cdf1 Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUU1Sd1hoSWxqV1Jw

About

PDFLightScan

Features
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PDFLightScan - AI is a complete application for managing your PDF documents. Scan, import, organize and compress your files, then use artificial intelligence to summarize, translate and clean the text extracted through OCR. Main features Document management - Simple and efficient library - Import PDFs, photos or scanned documents - Fast renaming, organization and sharing PDF scanning and compression - High-quality automatic scanning - Perspective correction and improved readability - Smart compression (Normal, Strong, Max) OCR text extraction - Fast text extraction from a PDF or image - Ideal for reusing content or searching through documents AI tools for documents - Clear and structured AI summaries - AI translation in multiple languages - Intelligent cleaning of OCR text for better results Privacy - Local processing for scanning and compression - No required account or registration - Full control over your documents Pro mode and AI features Pro Mode (one-time purchase): - Maximum compression - No ads AI features (depending on the in-app offer): - AI summary - AI translation - OCR with advanced cleaning PDFLightScan - AI turns your iPhone into a powerful and intelligent document management tool.

Screenshots

Document Scanner Universal4 screens
PDFLightScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Document Scanner Universal at 12.0 against PDFLightScan's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Document Scanner Universal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PDFLightScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Document Scanner Universal versus PDFLightScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument Scanner UniversalPDFLightScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer帮兰 吴Nicolas Maillard

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Document Scanner Universal

Subscriptions3
  • weekly membership$9.997 Days
  • weekly membership7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • yearly membership$99.991 Year
6 purchases

PDFLightScan

Subscriptions2
  • IA Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • IA Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time4
  • AI 10-Action Pack$0.99
  • AI Actions Pack 25$1.99
  • PRO Version$3.99
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  • AI Actions Pack 60$3.99

Questions

Is Document Scanner Universal free?
Document Scanner Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDFLightScan free?
PDFLightScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Document Scanner Universal or PDFLightScan have ads?
Neither Document Scanner Universal nor PDFLightScan shows ads.

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