Comparison

Scanner:PDF Document Scanner vs Scanlet

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

Head to head
About

Scanner:PDF Document Scanner

Easily scan documents, IDs, photos, and barcodes into digital files. Organize, edit, and share your scans as images or PDFs. Convert Word documents to PDF with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Scan documents, IDs, and photos
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Import and edit existing files
  • Convert Word to PDF
  • Organize and share scans
  • OCR functionality
Features
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Scanner: PDF Document Scanner makes it easy to scan, convert, organize, and share documents wherever you are. Capture papers, receipts, notes, photos, ID cards, passports, barcodes, and QR codes, then save them as clear PDF or image files. From everyday paperwork to work, study, and travel documents, Scanner: PDF Document Scanner gives you the essential tools to manage files in one place. Import existing documents, adjust pages, convert Word files to PDF, and share your files in just a few taps. KEY FEATURES • Document Scanner Scan papers, notes, receipts, forms, and other documents. Save clear digital copies as PDF or image files. • Barcode & QR Code Scanner Scan product barcodes and QR codes to access embedded information instantly. • Photo Scanner Digitize printed photos and preserve them as high-quality digital copies on your device. • ID Card & Passport Scanner Capture and save digital copies of ID cards, passports, and other important documents. • Import & Edit Files Import files from your device or cloud storage. Rename files, rearrange pages, and make quick adjustments with ease. • Word to PDF Conversion Convert Word documents into PDF files in just a few taps. • File Organization Keep scanned documents and imported files organized for quick and convenient access. • Export & Share Export documents and share them through email, messaging apps, or supported cloud services. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING • Weekly subscription: USD 8.99 per week • Weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial: USD 8.99 per week • Monthly subscription: USD 14.99 per month • Yearly subscription: USD 24.99 per year • Yearly subscription with a 3-day free trial: USD 24.99 per year • One-time lifetime purchase: USD 39.99 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, where offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Contact us: support@ultralinkshk.com Terms of Use: https://www.ultralinkshk.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.ultralinkshk.com/privacy.html

About

Scanlet

Transform paper documents into searchable digital files with advanced scanning and OCR capabilities. Easily capture, edit, sign, and share PDFs, organizing your important papers efficiently. Offers cloud sync and quick access features for seamless document management.

Highlights
  • Scan documents, receipts, and IDs
  • Automatic edge detection and straightening
  • Image to text (OCR) recognition
  • Fill and sign PDFs
  • Export in PDF, JPG, PNG, or text
  • Organize with folders and subfolders
  • iCloud sync for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Scanlet turns paper into clean, searchable PDFs in seconds. Point the camera at a page and tap the shutter: Scanlet finds the edges, straightens the page, removes shadows and reads the text, so you can find any scan later by the words on it. SCAN ANYTHING • Documents, contracts, letters, forms, handwritten notes and homework • Receipts and invoices for expenses and taxes • ID cards: a card-shaped guide, front then back, both sides on one page at real size, ready to print or send • As many pages as you like in one PDF; review every page and retake any of them before you save • Capture when you tap the shutter, or let Scanlet take the photo as soon as the page holds still • Import photos and pictures from your library, and PDFs or images from Files; the page is found and cropped automatically CLEAN, READABLE PAGES • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Enhance (off, low, medium, high): white paper, no shadows, dark readable text, even in low light • Color, grayscale or black & white • Crop with corner handles, rotate, reorder, delete or add pages any time; every edit can be undone IMAGE TO TEXT (OCR) • Printed and handwritten text is recognized on your iPhone right after you scan • Search your whole library by the words inside your documents • Search inside a document and see the words highlighted on the page • Choose the recognition language, or let Scanlet detect it • Read the text as paragraphs or line by line, then copy, share or translate it • Export searchable PDFs that you can search and copy from on any computer SIGN AND SEND • Fill and sign: draw your signature once and place it on any page • Export as PDF, JPG, PNG or text • Compress PDFs: small files for email and forms, or 300 dpi print quality • Paper size: fit to image, A4, US Letter or US Legal • Save to Files, share to any app, or print • Export favorites: save a format, size and destination once, then export in one tap ORGANIZED AND PRIVATE • Folders and subfolders, favorites, sorting, grid or list • Merge documents, extract pages and duplicate files • Every tool one tap away in the Tools tab • Recently Deleted keeps removed documents for 7, 30 or 90 days • Sync through your private iCloud to your iPhone and iPad, or keep scans on this device only. No account needed • Start a scan from Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Control Center, Siri, the Shortcuts app or a long press on the app icon • Find any scan from iPhone Search by the words inside it SCANLET PRO Scanlet is free to use with ads. Scanlet Pro removes all ads and adds: • Face ID lock for single documents or the whole app • Signatures on any page • Password-protected PDFs • AI summaries and questions about your documents, processed on device (on devices that support Apple Intelligence) Scanlet Pro is available as an auto-renewing weekly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.documentscannerapp.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentscannerapp.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Scanner:PDF Document Scanner4 screens
Scanlet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scanner:PDF Document Scanner at none against Scanlet's shown. Scanner:PDF Document Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Scanner:PDF Document Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Scanlet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanlet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner:PDF Document Scanner has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner:PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanlet every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Scanner:PDF Document Scanner versus Scanlet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner:PDF Document ScannerScanlet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSCAN MASTERDavid Krejci

Customer experience

Scanner:PDF Document Scanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scanlet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Scanner:PDF Document Scanner

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Pro$6.997 Days
  • Weekly 3-day Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro 2$8.997 Days
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  • Weekly Pro – 3-Day Free Trial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
  • Yearly 3-day Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

Scanlet

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase$69.99

Questions

Is Scanner:PDF Document Scanner free?
Scanner:PDF Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanlet free?
Scanlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner:PDF Document Scanner or Scanlet?
Scanlet is rated higher. Scanner:PDF Document Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Scanlet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scanner:PDF Document Scanner or Scanlet have ads?
Scanlet shows ads; Scanner:PDF Document Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanner:PDF Document Scanner or Scanlet?
Scanner:PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanlet every 14 months. Most recently, Scanner:PDF Document Scanner was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scanlet on November 5, 2026.

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