DocScan vs PDF Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan documents and images
- Convert to PDF
- Edit scans with smart tools
- Organize files in folders
- Share via email and cloud
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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
PDF Compressor
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | DocScan | PDF Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Le Ngoc Bao Vy | 华清 沈 |
In-app purchases
DocScan
- Upgrade Weekly$3.997 Days
- Upgrade Monthly$5.991 Month
- Upgrade Yearly$39.991 Year
PDF Compressor
- Premium Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly Pass$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro Access$69.99
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