Comparison

Scanner vs PDF Editor | Files Converter

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

Head to head
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

About

PDF Editor | Files Converter

Edit, convert, and share PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Features include converting Word to PDF, file compression, and page management. Ideal for business, education, and personal use.

Highlights
  • Convert Word to PDF
  • Compress files
  • Add, delete, edit pages
  • Email documents
  • Business document management
Features
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How do you convert a Word document to PDF on your phone? What if you need to compress a large file before emailing it? PDF Converter handles document conversion, compression, and editing directly on your iPhone without requiring desktop software or internet connection. Whether you are a student submitting assignments, a business professional sharing contracts, or someone who frequently works with documents on mobile, this app processes your files locally with professional-grade results. HOW IT WORKS The app uses native iOS document processing frameworks to convert between file formats without uploading your documents to external servers. When you select a Word document, the conversion engine analyzes the formatting, fonts, and layout structure to create an identical PDF version. Compression works by analyzing image quality, removing redundant data, and optimizing file structure while maintaining readability. Most conversions complete within 10-15 seconds depending on document size and complexity. KEY FEATURES — Word to PDF Conversion: Upload DOCX files from Files app, email attachments, or cloud storage and convert them to PDF format while preserving original formatting, fonts, and image placement. — Adjustable File Compression: Reduce PDF file sizes by 50-90 percent using three compression levels for different content types and size reduction needs. — Page Management Tools: Add blank pages, delete unwanted pages, duplicate existing pages, or rearrange page order by dragging and dropping within the document preview. — Direct Email Integration: Share converted or edited documents through the built-in email composer without switching between apps. — Batch Processing Support: Convert multiple Word documents to PDF simultaneously, or compress several large files at once to save time. WHO USES THIS APP Students who need to convert Word assignments to PDF format for submission through learning management systems that only accept PDF files. Business professionals who receive Word contracts via email and need to convert them to PDF for client sharing or digital signatures. Freelancers who create proposals in Word but need to deliver final versions as PDFs to prevent client editing. Remote workers who frequently email large documents and need compression to stay within attachment limits. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Download and open the app 2. Tap Convert and select your Word document from Files, email, or cloud storage 3. Choose your conversion settings and compression level, then share or save SUBSCRIPTION Annual Plan: $9.99 per year — less than $1 per month Weekly Plan: $4.99 per week with 3-day free trial Payment charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the current period ends. Account charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of current period. Manage subscription and turn off auto-renew in iTunes Account settings. DISCLAIMER This app is designed as a productivity tool for document conversion and editing, not a replacement for professional document management software. Word and PDF are trademarks of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ErOkSH_yYOdicFoQZxmDK1h5278j7WKxePYkJMPzpBQ/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ihjBCAjaxUDUeGvnCKROsw7c02h5NNkI-UPRBSetgv4/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Scanner4 screens
PDF Editor | Files Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scanner at free with in-app purchases against PDF Editor | Files Converter's subscription. Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). PDF Editor | Files Converter's advantage is review sentiment (14% vs 0%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor | Files Converter sells 8 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 Scanner against 4.6 for PDF Editor | Files Converter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 109 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 14% of PDF Editor | Files Converter's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scanner versus PDF Editor | Files Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerPDF Editor | Files Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38 ratings)4.6 (109 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews14.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38109 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTELEVISION INEUYehor Karataiev

Customer experience

Scanner

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

PDF Editor | Files Converter

All ratings108 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scanner

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

PDF Editor | Files Converter

Subscriptions8
  • PDF Editor3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PDF Editor$4.997 Days
  • PDF Editor$9.991 Year
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  • PDF Editor3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • PDF Editor$19.991 Year
  • PDF Editor3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • PDF Editor$29.991 Year
  • PDF Editor3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor | Files Converter free?
PDF Editor | Files Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner or PDF Editor | Files Converter?
PDF Editor | Files Converter is rated higher. Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while PDF Editor | Files Converter averages 4.6 from 109 ratings.
Do Scanner or PDF Editor | Files Converter have ads?
Neither Scanner nor PDF Editor | Files Converter shows ads.

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