Comparison

PDF Lock vs Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Lock

Features
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Secure your documents instantly with PDF Password Manager – Lock.
 This powerful PDF tool helps you add or remove passwords from multiple PDF files at once. Whether you need to protect sensitive files or remove restrictions for easy access, the app ensures your documents are safe, private, and accessible. Features: β€’ Add Password to PDFs – Lock multiple PDF files with one tap. β€’ Remove PDF Passwords – Unlock multiple documents quickly and easily. β€’ Batch Processing – Protect or unlock dozens of files in seconds. β€’ Secure & Private – All processing is done locally on your device. β€’ Easy to Use – Clean interface designed for professionals and everyday users. Perfect for students, professionals, and businesses who need quick and reliable PDF security. Download PDF Password Manager – Lock today and keep your PDFs secure, private, and always under your control. Information about auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The amount charged will depend on the selected plan. Weekly: $0.99 Monthly: $2.99 Yearly: $14.99 PRO scanner features: - No Restrictions on add & Remove Password in PDF Privacy policy : https://brpdflockpasswordprotectedprivacy.blogspot.com Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/brtermsofuse/home

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Document Scanner

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Paperwork, ready to send. DocMind turns your iPhone into a document scanner and a practical PDF workspace. Capture pages, add a signature, and protect the finished copy before you share. SCAN PAPER INTO PDFs Scan agreements, receipts, notes, and multi-page documents with your camera. Review pages, crop or rotate them, adjust their appearance, reorder the scan, and save a PDF. Import photos and supported files into your Library. SIGN WITHOUT PRINTING Create a reusable handwritten signature and place it on PDF pages. Adjust its size and position, preview the result, and save a signed copy. PROTECT BEFORE YOU SHARE Create a password-protected PDF copy from supported source files. Choose the password yourself and keep the original available. EDIT AND ANNOTATE Highlight or underline text, add notes, stamps, checkboxes, and form fields. Save your markup as a new copy. Merge, split, compress, or flatten PDFs with the supported tools. EXTRACT TEXT AND TRANSCRIBE AUDIO OCR extracts text from supported images and scans. Audio Transcriber turns supported audio and video recordings into editable text. Voice Reader reads supported document text aloud and can export spoken audio. CONVERT SUPPORTED FORMATS Convert compatible documents, images, and text into PDF, TXT, RTF, Markdown, HTML, JSON, CSV, PNG, or JPEG. Available conversions depend on the source file. REMOVE SENSITIVE DETAILS Review detected personal information in searchable PDFs, then save a permanently redacted copy. Compare document versions to find text changes. ORGANIZE AND UNDERSTAND Find, preview, and share files from your Library. On compatible devices with iOS 26 or later and Apple Intelligence enabled, Document Assistant offers on-device summaries, action items, and key dates. Table and receipt extraction can export structured data to CSV on supported systems. Availability varies by device, language, operating system, and document type. PREMIUM Some advanced tools require a DocMind Premium subscription. Available plans, prices, and any eligible trial are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.optimaai.pl/projects/legal/docmind-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.optimaai.pl/projects/legal/docmind-terms.html

Screenshots

PDF Lock4 screens
Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Lock at none against Document Scanner's shown. PDF Lock also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. PDF Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Document Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PDF Lock versus Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF LockDocument Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBhavnaben RupareliyaNataliya Tkachova

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Lock

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Protect [ 1 Week ]$0.997 Days
  • Protect PDF [ 1 Month ]$2.991 Month
  • Protect PDF [ 1 Year ]$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Document Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • DocMind Premium Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • DocMind Premium Yearly7 Days trial$45.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Lock free?
PDF Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Lock or Document Scanner have ads?
Document Scanner shows ads; PDF Lock does not.

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