# DocScan vs PDF Compressor

The clearest difference is rating: DocScan at 5.0 against PDF Compressor's 1.0. PDF Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

DocScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DocScan | PDF Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docscan-pdf-scanner-app/id6748488079/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-compressor-shrink-files/id6759241167/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Le Ngoc Bao Vy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824797707) | [华清 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825423399) |

## What reviewers say

### DocScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docscan-pdf-scanner-app/id6748488079)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Upgrade Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### PDF Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-compressor-shrink-files/id6759241167)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Pass | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

### Which has better reviews, DocScan or PDF Compressor?

DocScan is rated higher. DocScan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PDF Compressor averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DocScan or PDF Compressor have ads?

DocScan shows ads; PDF Compressor does not.

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