Comparison

PDF Scanner App vs TinyPDF

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner App

Digitize documents, notes, and receipts with AI-powered text recognition and essential editing tools. Organize, compress, and secure your files without ads or watermarks. Offers unlimited scanning and advanced features through subscription plans.

Highlights
  • AI-powered OCR for text extraction
  • Document scanning and PDF creation
  • Page organization and compression
  • Password protection for sensitive documents
  • ID photo creation
  • Automatic iCloud sync
Features
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ProScan PDF turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, private document scanner and complete PDF toolkit. Scan documents, receipts, IDs, notes, whiteboards and photos, then organize, edit, sign, protect and share them, all in one app. No ads. No watermarks. Your documents are processed on your device, not uploaded to our servers. SCAN ANYTHING • Choose from 8 smart scanning modes: Document, Auto, Receipt, ID, Photo, Form, B&W Text and Whiteboard • Create PDFs in A4, Letter, Legal and other standard page sizes • Choose portrait or landscape orientation • Add page numbers and timestamps while scanning • Import photos and turn them into polished PDFs PDF TOOLS • Photos to PDF: Turn one or more photos into a polished PDF • PDF to Images: Export every PDF page as an image, then save or share it • Add Watermark: Apply a colored text watermark and save a new PDF copy • Compress PDF: Reduce the size of scanned and image-based PDFs • ID Photo Maker: Crop and check photos, choose exact sizes, and export individual photos or printable sheets • Extract Pages: Save selected pages as a new PDF, or reorder, insert and delete pages • PDF to Word: Create editable Word documents while preserving the layout where possible • Search PDF: Create searchable copies and find text directly in the PDF viewer • Merge multiple PDFs into one document OCR AND TEXT • Capture text instantly with Live OCR • Extract editable text from scanned documents SIGN, PROTECT AND SHARE • Add signatures and text fields to PDFs • Lock sensitive PDFs with a password • Share documents directly from the app • Keep local copies available for fast access, with iCloud backup when available DESIGNED AROUND YOU Version 2.7 introduces a cleaner, more modern interface built for both iPhone and iPad. Choose from 7 premium themes, each with a matching app icon, and use ProScan PDF in 14 supported languages. Whether you are digitizing class notes, managing receipts, signing a contract, organizing family records or preparing business documents, ProScan PDF keeps the workflow simple and focused. FREE AND PRO Get 3 free scans every day. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited scanning and access to all Pro tools. Choose a monthly, 3-month or yearly plan based on your workflow. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Document processing happens locally on your device. Your files remain in your local library and, when available, your private iCloud storage. We do not upload your documents to our servers. Download ProScan PDF for a cleaner, faster and more private way to scan and manage documents. Free Daily Scans. No ads. No watermarks. Contact and support: https://proscanpdf.com Privacy Policy: https://paulcrp.com/proscanpdf_privacypolicy.html End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TinyPDF

Features
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Compress any PDF to the exact size you need — 100% on your device, no upload. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://amitsharmanhes.github.io/tinypdf-privacy/privacy.html

Screenshots

PDF Scanner App4 screens
TinyPDF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Scanner App at none against TinyPDF's shown. TinyPDF's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TinyPDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner App ships an update fortnightly, TinyPDF every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Scanner App versus TinyPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner AppTinyPDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul CrapatureanuAmit Kumar Sharma

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Scanner App

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Plan$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly Pro Plan$3.993 Months
  • Yearly Pro Plan$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$29.99
3 purchases

TinyPDF

Subscriptions2
  • TinyPDF Pro Yearly$0.991 Year
  • TinyPDF Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • TinyPDF Pro Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is PDF Scanner App free?
PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyPDF free?
TinyPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Scanner App or TinyPDF have ads?
TinyPDF shows ads; PDF Scanner App does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner App or TinyPDF?
PDF Scanner App ships an update fortnightly, and TinyPDF every 9 days. Most recently, PDF Scanner App was updated on October 30, 2026 and TinyPDF on November 4, 2026.

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