Comparison

DocScan vs PDF Compressor

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

Head to head
About

DocScan

Transform your device into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and notes, convert them to PDF, and organize your files. Share your scans securely via email or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and images
  • Convert to PDF
  • Edit scans with smart tools
  • Organize files in folders
  • Share via email and cloud
Features
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DocScan - PDF Scanner App Turn your iPhone into a powerful portable scanner. DocScan makes it easy to scan documents, convert images to PDF, edit scans, and organize your files – all in one app. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs to digitize documents on the go. Key Features: Scan documents, receipts, papers, and images using your camera or photo library Convert images to PDF instantly Edit scans with smart tools: crop, rotate, enhance, adjust brightness and contrast Save files as PDF or high-quality images Organize and manage scanned documents in folders Share scans via email, cloud, or messaging apps Great for: Digitizing notes and handouts Scanning contracts, invoices, and receipts Creating and sending PDFs quickly and securely DocScan is the best alternative to traditional scanners – fast, simple, and always in your pocket. Legal Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/lisatermofuse/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicylisa/home

About

PDF Compressor

Features
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Compress PDF files quickly and privately with ShrinkPDF. ShrinkPDF helps you reduce PDF file size in seconds on iPhone and iPad. All processing happens directly on your device — no cloud uploads, so your documents stay private. Use Quick Compress to instantly shrink large PDFs for everyday sharing. Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced features: • Maximum compression for the smallest files • Target file size (2 / 5 / 10 MB) for upload limits • Batch compression for multiple PDFs • Faster workflow for email attachments and sharing Perfect for reducing PDF size for: • Email attachments • Upload limits • File sharing • Mobile document workflows ShrinkPDF is fast, simple, and built for privacy. Privacy Policy: https://aipromptant.com/shrinkpdf/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

DocScan4 screens
PDF Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Compressor at none against DocScan's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. DocScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PDF Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DocScan versus PDF Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocScanPDF Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe Ngoc Bao Vy华清 沈

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DocScan

Subscriptions3
  • Upgrade Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Upgrade Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Upgrade Yearly$39.991 Year
3 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Pass$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$69.99

Questions

Is DocScan free?
DocScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Compressor free?
PDF Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DocScan or PDF Compressor have ads?
DocScan shows ads; PDF Compressor does not.

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