# Docs Scanner vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader at 5.0 against Docs Scanner's 4.5. PDF Reader also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Docs Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Docs Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Docs Scanner has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Docs Scanner | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docs-scanner-pdf-convert/id6747743124/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-sign/id6761097664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 82 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DUY KY TRADING PRODUCTION ONE MEMBER COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/964419067) | [Quynh Trang Pham Doan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880613796) |

## What reviewers say

### Docs Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docs-scanner-pdf-convert/id6747743124)

This app is a versatile mobile scanner and PDF converter. It allows users to scan various documents, convert them between formats, and manage files with powerful AI tools. Basic features are free, with premium options for unlimited scans and advanced editing.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, text, QR codes, and IDs, Convert PDF to JPG and vice versa, Compress, merge, and manage PDF files, AI tools for translation and summarization, E-sign documents and add watermarks, Password protection for PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Flash Sale | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-and-sign/id6761097664)

Easily manage your PDF files on your phone with tools for reading, editing, signing, and converting documents. Import files, use the camera, and access recent documents quickly. Convert various file types to PDF and perform essential PDF management tasks like merging and splitting.

**Highlights:** Sign documents, Add text to PDFs, Highlight and underline content, Convert Docs/Excel/Img to PDF, Merge and split PDFs, Compress and extract PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Sale | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Docs Scanner free?

Docs Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Docs Scanner or PDF Reader?

PDF Reader is rated higher. Docs Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Docs Scanner or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; Docs Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Docs Scanner or PDF Reader?

Docs Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Docs Scanner was updated on November 5, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 31, 2026.

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