Comparison

Scan To PDF vs PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Scan To PDF

Transform documents, receipts, or sketches into high-quality PDFs with a single tap. This app offers automatic cropping and perspective correction for clear results. Share your converted files instantly via various methods, with all processing done locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Instant PDF scanning
  • Automatic cropping and background removal
  • Smart edge and perspective correction
  • One-tap sharing
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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Turn any receipt, contract, or sketch into a perfect PDF — with one tap. Key Features • Scan to PDF instantly – point & shoot; auto-crop removes backgrounds. • Smart edge & perspective fix – crystal-clear results every time. • One-tap share – AirDrop, Mail, iMessage, Files, or any other app. • Privacy-first – all image processing happens on your device.

About

PDF Scanner

Easily scan documents, convert images to PDF, and manage your files offline. Secure your documents with password protection and organize them efficiently on your device. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone needing simple, private PDF tools.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Merge and split PDF files
  • Password protect PDFs
  • Offline document processing
  • Organize and manage files
Features
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PDF Scanner: Smart Doc Tools is a simple, reliable, and efficient document scanning and PDF management app designed to handle everyday document tasks. It allows you to scan documents, convert images to PDF, manage files, and perform essential PDF operations directly on your device. The app is built for students, professionals, and personal users who need a fast and secure way to create, edit, and organize digital documents without relying on cloud services. Core Features Scan Documents to PDF: Use your phone camera to scan documents such as notes, receipts, forms, invoices, and IDs. The app creates clear, high-quality PDF files suitable for printing or sharing. Image to PDF Converter: Convert images from your gallery into PDF files. Combine multiple images into a single PDF document with proper page order and layout. PDF to Image: Extract pages from PDF files and save them as images. This is useful for sharing individual pages or using them in other applications. Merge PDF Files: Combine multiple PDF files into one document. Reorder files before merging to create a clean, organized PDF. Split PDF Files: Split PDF documents by page range, selected pages, or fixed intervals. Easily extract only the pages you need. Lock and Protect PDFs: Secure your PDF files by adding password protection. Keep sensitive documents private and protected on your device. Document Management: Built-in PDF reader for easy viewing Organize files in one place Quick access to recent and favorite documents Manage multiple file types including PDF, Word, Excel, and PPT Privacy and Security: All document processing is done offline No cloud uploads or external servers Your files remain on your device at all times Designed with privacy and data security in mind Fast, Offline and Easy to Use: Clean and intuitive user interface Optimized for fast performance Works without an internet connection Lightweight and efficient document tools Who Is This App For? Students scanning notes and assignments Professionals handling office documents Businesses managing invoices and contracts Anyone needing simple and secure PDF tools Why Choose PDF Scanner: Smart Doc Tools? PDF Scanner: Smart Doc Tools combines essential document scanning and PDF utilities into one easy-to-use app. It focuses on simplicity, performance, and privacy, making document management convenient and reliable for everyday use.

Screenshots

Scan To PDF4 screens
PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scan To PDF at 3.8 against PDF Scanner's 1.0. Scan To PDF also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). PDF Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan To PDF holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scan To PDF versus PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan To PDFPDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB36 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJonathan Estuardo Benavides VallejoAsmitaben Viradiya

Customer experience

Scan To PDF

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scan To PDF

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan To PDF free?
Scan To PDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scan To PDF or PDF Scanner?
Scan To PDF is rated higher. Scan To PDF averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scan To PDF or PDF Scanner have ads?
PDF Scanner shows ads; Scan To PDF does not.

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