# PDF Scan vs Clipboard

The clearest difference is price: PDF Scan at Free against Clipboard's $3.99. PDF Scan also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Clipboard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PDF Scan is free to download; Clipboard costs $3.99 up front. PDF Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Clipboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scan | Clipboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Size | 34 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TOKYOBAY K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512596297) | [Vladimir Rodzaevskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838906311) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-document-scanner/id6740241933)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro+  Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Clipboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-copypaste/id6757539509)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClipStack Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scan free?

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

### Is Clipboard free?

Clipboard costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do PDF Scan or Clipboard have ads?

PDF Scan shows ads; Clipboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scan or Clipboard?

PDF Scan ships an update every 2 months, and Clipboard every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Scan was updated on September 8, 2026 and Clipboard on September 20, 2026.

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