Comparison

PDF Editor. Files Converter. vs Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor. Files Converter.

Edit, convert, and organize your documents with a versatile PDF tool. Transform paper, images, and scans into digital files, extract text, and convert between formats like PDF to Word. Ideal for professionals, students, and daily use.

Highlights
  • Edit, save, and share documents
  • Convert images and scans to PDF
  • OCR text recognition
  • Convert PDF to Word
  • Automatic file formatting
  • Organized document management
Features
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How do you turn a stack of receipts into organized digital files? What about converting handwritten notes to searchable text? PDF Converter handles document conversion, compression, and OCR text recognition for professionals managing contracts, students digitizing notes, and anyone dealing with paper documents. Transform photos into PDFs, extract text from scanned images, and convert between formats like Word, JPG, and PNG. The app processes everything locally on your device for privacy and works with documents in multiple languages. HOW IT WORKS The app uses advanced image processing algorithms to enhance document clarity before conversion. When you photograph a receipt or contract, it automatically detects document edges, corrects perspective distortion, and adjusts brightness and contrast for optimal readability. The OCR engine analyzes text patterns and converts them into editable, searchable content that maintains original formatting. For PDF compression, the app analyzes image quality and text density to reduce file size without losing essential details. Batch processing handles multiple documents simultaneously, and all conversions happen on-device without uploading files to external servers. KEY FEATURES - Document Edge Detection — Automatically identifies document boundaries in photos and corrects perspective distortion, even when photographing at angles or in poor lighting conditions. - Multi-Language OCR Recognition — Extracts text from documents in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch with high accuracy for both printed and handwritten content. - Batch File Processing — Convert multiple photos to PDF simultaneously or process entire folders of documents with consistent formatting and compression settings. - Format Flexibility — Switch between PDF, Word, JPG, PNG formats with one tap while preserving text formatting, image quality, and document structure. - Smart Compression — Reduces file sizes by up to 80 percent while maintaining text readability and image clarity for email sharing and cloud storage. WHO USES THIS APP - Small business owners who need to digitize receipts, invoices, and contracts for accounting and record-keeping, especially during tax season when paper documents pile up quickly. - Students converting handwritten notes and textbook pages into searchable PDFs for exam preparation and research projects that require digital citations. - Real estate professionals managing property documents, lease agreements, and inspection reports that need to be shared with clients and stored digitally. - Freelancers and consultants who work with multiple clients and need to organize contracts, proposals, and project documentation in easily accessible digital formats. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Open the app and tap the camera icon to photograph your document 2. The app automatically detects edges and enhances image quality 3. Choose your output format from PDF, Word, JPG, or PNG options 4. For text extraction, tap OCR and select your document language 5. Save to your device or share directly via email or cloud storage Tip: For contracts and legal documents, use the highest quality setting to ensure text remains crisp when printed or viewed on different devices. SUBSCRIPTION Annual Plan: $19.99 per year — less than $2 per month for unlimited conversions Weekly Plan: $4.99 per week with 3-day free trial This app is designed as a productivity tool for document management, not a replacement for professional document authentication or legal verification services. Adobe and PDF are trademarks of Adobe Inc. Privacy Policy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/12lkofxEQbh9JmoqyTdKsaRD6OOwstfu2NXhontZI73g/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jxUpIzALhtV1Yr5IQC--OxyII8fYGm2ji191N0bdZRs/edit?usp=sharing

About

Scanner

Turn your phone into a portable scanner to digitize, edit, and sign documents. Easily create high-quality PDFs from physical papers and share them instantly via email or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Document scanning to PDF
  • PDF editing tools
  • Electronic signature integration
  • Direct sharing via email/cloud
  • Receipt and contract digitization
Features
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Transform your mobile device into a powerful PDF creator with PDF Echo. Seamlessly scan, edit, sign, and share documents straight from your phone. Whether you need to digitize receipts, contracts, or notes, PDF Echo offers a comprehensive toolset for all your document management needs. Key Features: 1. Document Scanning: Effortlessly scan physical documents into high-quality PDFs using your phone's camera. 2. Editing Tools: Edit scanned documents with intuitive tools to ensure precision and clarity. 3. E-Signatures: Add electronic signatures to your documents directly within the app. 4. Easy Sharing: Share your PDFs through email or upload to cloud services with just a few taps. Subscription Plans: 1. Weekly subscription 2. Annual subscription Privacy Policy: https://pdfecho.click/privacy Terms of Use: https://pdfecho.click/terms

Screenshots

PDF Editor. Files Converter.4 screens
Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Editor. Files Converter. and Scanner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of PDF Editor. Files Converter.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Scanner's. Scanner's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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 Editor. Files Converter. sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.5 for PDF Editor. Files Converter. against 4.5 for Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of PDF Editor. Files Converter.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Scanner's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Editor. Files Converter. versus Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Editor. Files Converter.Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (104 ratings)4.5 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings104 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeodor SavchynTELEVISION INEU

Customer experience

PDF Editor. Files Converter.

All ratings104 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Scanner

All ratings38 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PDF Editor. Files Converter.

Subscriptions8
  • Smart PDF Editor3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Smart PDF Editor$4.997 Days
  • Smart PDF Editor$9.991 Year
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  • Smart PDF Editor3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • Smart PDF Editor$19.991 Year
  • Smart PDF Editor3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Smart PDF Editor3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Smart PDF Editor$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Editor. Files Converter. free?
PDF Editor. Files Converter. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Editor. Files Converter. or Scanner?
PDF Editor. Files Converter. and Scanner are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 104 and 38 ratings respectively.
Do PDF Editor. Files Converter. or Scanner have ads?
Neither PDF Editor. Files Converter. nor Scanner shows ads.

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