Comparison

PDF Scanner and Editor ++ vs Skani

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner and Editor ++

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Our app is a versatile PDF and document management solution designed to help you scan, edit, sign, convert, organize, and share files quickly and conveniently from your device. Easily turn paper documents into digital files, edit PDFs, add signatures, convert formats, and manage important documents anytime and anywhere. Whether you’re working, studying, or handling personal paperwork, the app provides powerful tools for everyday document tasks. Key Features: - Scan documents and create high-quality PDF files - Edit PDFs by adding text, highlights, drawings, and annotations - Add digital signatures to documents in seconds - Convert files between PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, and other formats - Merge and split PDF documents easily - Create PDFs from notes, images, and web pages - Organize files with folders, sorting, and search tools - Share documents quickly via email or messaging apps - Protect files with password security - View documents with zoom, scrolling, and text search support The app supports importing files from your camera, gallery, and device storage and can also work offline for greater flexibility and convenience. Free Features Include: - Basic document scanning - Standard file conversion tools - Access to file history and management - Document viewing and organization features Premium Features Unlock: - Unlimited file conversions - Full PDF editing functionality - Advanced format support - Password-protected documents - PDF merge and split tools - Additional document creation and export options Subscriptions & In-App Purchases: Weekly — $4.99 Monthly — $12.99 Yearly — $39.99 Lifetime — $59.99 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dm9lOQQ4F0X2N5LGM00upBMns_tp1qpsBdnwCnh5JuI/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Skani

This app transforms physical documents into organized digital PDFs with a simple, focused scanning workflow. It offers features like OCR text recognition, PDF highlighting, and flexible export options for various document types.

Highlights
  • Fast document scanning
  • Native Smart Scan
  • OCR text recognition
  • PDF highlighting
  • Flexible OCR text export
  • Local document library
  • Multiple PDF output modes
Features
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Description Skani is a focused document scanner built for people who need clean, reliable PDF files without extra complexity. Designed for receipts, forms, school papers, business documents, legal paperwork, delivery records, invoices, and everyday files, Skani helps turn physical documents into organized digital PDFs quickly. Open the app, scan your document, review the result, and save it locally. Skani keeps the workflow simple while giving you the tools that matter for professional document capture, including a fast camera scan, native Smart Scan, high-quality black-and-white PDF defaults, searchable OCR text, PDF highlighting, flexible OCR text export, and fast access to saved documents. Key Features - Fast document scanning from iPhone and iPad - Standard camera scan and native Smart Scan options - Automatic document detection using Apple's native scanner - Perspective correction and crop support - Manual corner adjustment during the scanning flow - Auto, black-and-white, grayscale, and color PDF output modes - High-quality black-and-white PDF defaults for crisp documents - PDF quality options for smaller files or higher-resolution results - Local document library for saved scans - Rename documents before or after saving - Add, delete, reorder, and combine scanned pages - OCR text recognition for searchable document text - Search by document name, OCR text, output mode, quality, or date - Highlight important recognized text with color options - Save highlights with the PDF for easier review - Copy OCR text or export it from the document - Export the full OCR text with highlighted text preserved in color - Export only highlighted OCR text for quick notes, review, or follow-up - Preview PDFs inside the app - Share PDFs quickly - Export PDFs to the Files app - Local-first storage Why Skani Skani is built specifically for document scanning. It is not a general photo scanner with document features added later. The experience is optimized around creating useful PDF files that are easy to read, easy to find, and easy to share. For black-and-white documents, Skani is optimized for crisp, high-quality output by default. For documents that need more detail, you can keep grayscale or color. Quality options let you choose between smaller file sizes and higher-resolution PDFs depending on what the document needs. Built For - Students saving notes, assignments, and forms - Business users scanning invoices, receipts, and contracts - Truck drivers saving delivery documents and trip paperwork - Accountants organizing records and tax documents - Lawyers keeping document copies ready to share - Home users digitizing important papers

Screenshots

PDF Scanner and Editor ++4 screens
Skani4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skani at none against PDF Scanner and Editor ++'s 5. PDF Scanner and Editor ++'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. PDF Scanner and Editor ++ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Skani asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Scanner and Editor ++ versus Skani: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner and Editor ++Skani
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin Levimaykel Barcala

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PDF Scanner and Editor ++

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
None

Skani

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Scanner and Editor ++ free?
PDF Scanner and Editor ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skani free?
Skani is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Scanner and Editor ++ or Skani have ads?
Neither PDF Scanner and Editor ++ nor Skani shows ads.

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