Comparison

PDF Scanner | Document Scan vs Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner | Document Scan

Easily scan any paper document, receipt, or note using your phone's camera. Convert your scans into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs with advanced image processing and automatic edge detection. Manage, share, and print your digitized documents effortlessly.

Highlights
  • High-quality camera scanning
  • Auto-detect edges
  • Perspective correction
  • Convert to PDF/JPEG
  • Share, print, upload
Features
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How do you turn a stack of receipts into organized digital files? What about converting handwritten notes into searchable PDFs? Document Scanner uses advanced image processing and optical character recognition to transform any paper document into high-quality digital files you can search, share, and store. Whether you are digitizing business receipts for tax season, converting meeting notes for team sharing, or archiving important contracts, this scanner handles everything from single pages to multi-page documents with automatic edge detection and perspective correction. HOW IT WORKS The app captures documents using your phone camera with enhanced image stabilization and lighting adjustment. Advanced algorithms automatically detect document edges, correct perspective distortion, and enhance text clarity. The OCR engine processes text in over 50 languages, making scanned content fully searchable. Processing happens locally on your device for privacy, with results available in seconds. KEY FEATURES — Automatic Edge Detection: Point your camera at any document and watch as the app instantly identifies borders, even on cluttered desks or uneven surfaces. — Perspective Correction: The app automatically straightens skewed pages and adjusts for camera angle, producing professional-looking scans every time. — OCR Text Recognition: Scanned documents become searchable with optical character recognition that works on printed text, handwriting, and even faded documents. — Multi-Page PDF Creation: Combine multiple scans into single PDF documents with consistent formatting. Perfect for contracts, reports, or any multi-page paperwork. — Cloud Integration: Save directly to iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Access your scanned documents from any device, anywhere. WHO USES THIS APP Small business owners who need to digitize receipts, invoices, and contracts for accounting and record-keeping. Students and researchers who want to convert textbook pages, handwritten notes, and research materials into searchable digital libraries. Remote workers who need to share physical documents with team members instantly. Homeowners managing important documents like insurance policies, warranties, and legal papers. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Open the app and position your document on a flat surface with good lighting 2. Tap the camera button and let auto-detection frame your document 3. Review the scan, choose PDF or JPEG format and add to your document library For best results, ensure documents are flat and well-lit. The app works in various lighting conditions but performs optimally with natural light or bright indoor lighting. SUBSCRIPTION Annual Plan: $19.99 per year — less than $2 per month Weekly Plan: $4.99 per week with 3-day free trial Payment charged to App Store account upon purchase confirmation. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before current period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Unused free trial forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iLSxeMrrktjf03C1tFzLHtkb8XybTZyegme0Cfwm69M/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gY-rb3E-xYWoukisGmPa4we0_8TUnJOXsjqPW17GK3I/edit?usp=sharing

About

Scanner

Turn your phone into a portable scanner to digitize, edit, and sign documents. Easily create high-quality PDFs from physical papers and share them instantly via email or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Document scanning to PDF
  • PDF editing tools
  • Electronic signature integration
  • Direct sharing via email/cloud
  • Receipt and contract digitization
Features
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Transform your mobile device into a powerful PDF creator with PDF Echo. Seamlessly scan, edit, sign, and share documents straight from your phone. Whether you need to digitize receipts, contracts, or notes, PDF Echo offers a comprehensive toolset for all your document management needs. Key Features: 1. Document Scanning: Effortlessly scan physical documents into high-quality PDFs using your phone's camera. 2. Editing Tools: Edit scanned documents with intuitive tools to ensure precision and clarity. 3. E-Signatures: Add electronic signatures to your documents directly within the app. 4. Easy Sharing: Share your PDFs through email or upload to cloud services with just a few taps. Subscription Plans: 1. Weekly subscription 2. Annual subscription Privacy Policy: https://pdfecho.click/privacy Terms of Use: https://pdfecho.click/terms

Screenshots

PDF Scanner | Document Scan4 screens
Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Scanner | Document Scan and Scanner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of PDF Scanner | Document Scan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scanner's. PDF Scanner | Document Scan also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 38) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). Scanner's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 | Document Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Scanner | Document Scan against 4.5 for Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner | Document Scan has 1.9K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of PDF Scanner | Document Scan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scanner's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PDF Scanner | Document Scan versus Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner | Document ScanScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.9K ratings)4.5 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better38
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRashed ObaidTELEVISION INEU

Customer experience

PDF Scanner | Document Scan

All ratings1,912 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Scanner

All ratings38 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Scanner | Document Scan

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Scanner – Document Scan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner – Document Scan$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner | Document Scan free?
PDF Scanner | Document Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner | Document Scan or Scanner?
PDF Scanner | Document Scan and Scanner are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.9K and 38 ratings respectively.
Do PDF Scanner | Document Scan or Scanner have ads?
Neither PDF Scanner | Document Scan nor Scanner shows ads.

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