Comparison

Doc Align vs ScanPDF

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

Head to head
About

Doc Align

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Key Features - Scan documents, notes, OA boards, blackboards, and photos - Import photos saved on your iPhone - Automatically detect document edges - Auto-correct distortion and straighten images - Extract text from images (OCR) - Share as JPEG or PDF - Share extracted text only What is Doc Align? Doc Align automatically corrects distortions and converts captured or imported images into clean, straight PDFs or JPEGs. It works like a scanner, and with OCR, you can extract text for work, study, or organization. Sharing is simple β€” send PDFs or images instantly. You can also import photos saved on your iPhone, making it easy to use anytime. Everything is done within the app for smart document management at your fingertips. Useful for - Preparing neat documents for submission - Saving whiteboard notes or board writings - Organizing business cards or receipts into PDFs - Extracting text from images for reuse

About

ScanPDF

Features
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ScanPDF turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, simple document scanner. SCAN IN SECONDS Point your camera at any document. ScanPDF automatically detects edges, corrects perspective, and crops perfectly. MULTI-PAGE PDF Scan receipts, business cards, contracts, invoices, or ID cards. Combine multiple pages into a single PDF file. SHARE INSTANTLY Send your scanned PDF via email, AirDrop, Messages, or any app. No extra steps needed. SIMPLE BY DESIGN No bloat, no clutter. ScanPDF focuses on one thing β€” turning paper into PDF, fast. PERFECT FOR - Scanning receipts and invoices for expense tracking - Digitizing business cards and contracts - Tax document preparation - Going paperless at work or home Open. Scan. Share. That's it.

Screenshots

Doc Align4 screens
ScanPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanPDF at none against Doc Align's 1. Doc Align's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Doc Align sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScanPDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doc Align ships an update monthly, ScanPDF every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Doc Align versus ScanPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoc AlignScanPDF
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhisa KobayashiShuto Nishiyama

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Doc Align

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

ScanPDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doc Align free?
Doc Align is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanPDF free?
ScanPDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Doc Align or ScanPDF have ads?
Both Doc Align and ScanPDF show ads.
Which is updated more often, Doc Align or ScanPDF?
Doc Align ships an update monthly, and ScanPDF every 6 weeks. Most recently, Doc Align was updated on October 2, 2026 and ScanPDF on October 7, 2026.

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