Comparison

PDF Reader vs Doc Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Reader

Features
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PDF Reader: Convert & Edit is your all-in-one solution for managing PDF files on iPhone and iPad. Easily read, convert, edit, merge, split, compress, and sign PDF documents with powerful tools designed for productivity. - Key Features Read PDFs smoothly, even large files. Convert documents to PDF and export with ease. Edit text, highlight, and annotate PDFs. Sign and draw PDF forms quickly. Merge or split PDF files in seconds. Compress PDFs to save storage and share faster. Organize & share documents via email. - Why Choose Us? Fast and intuitive interface. Professional tools in one app. Secure, private, and reliable. - Download now and make PDF management simple, fast, and effective!

About

Doc Scanner

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful pocket scanner. Doc Scanner captures crisp, searchable PDFs in seconds — point the camera and let automatic edge detection do the rest. SCAN ANYTHING • Document mode with automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Batch mode — scan multi-page documents into a single PDF • ID card mode — front and back composed neatly on one page • Import existing PDFs and photos and treat them like scans SEARCHABLE, PROFESSIONAL PDFS • Every exported PDF carries an invisible OCR text layer — search, select and copy text right on your computer • Choose quality (small file / balanced / original) and page size (Original, A4, Letter) • Protect sensitive PDFs with AES-256 password encryption • Print directly from the app EXTRACT & CONVERT • Extract text from any photo or scan with fast on-device OCR — works offline • Convert scans to PDF, Word (DOCX), JPG, TXT or PowerPoint (PPTX) • Built-in QR scanner — open links, copy and share instantly EDIT & SIGN • Crop, rotate and fine-tune with five smart filters • Sign documents with your finger and save signatures for reuse • Highlight important passages before sharing STAY ORGANIZED • Folders, instant search and multi-select actions (merge, move, delete) • Optional cloud backup keeps your library safe and in sync • Lock the app — and individual documents — behind Face ID • Find your documents from iOS Spotlight search • Share PDFs and photos from any app straight into Doc Scanner PRIVATE BY DESIGN Scanning and OCR run entirely on your device. Your documents stay yours. Privacy Policy: https://lu-scanner.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://lu-scanner.web.app/terms

Screenshots

PDF Reader4 screens
Doc Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Reader at none against Doc Scanner's 3. Doc Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Doc Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PDF Reader versus Doc Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ReaderDoc Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuong Kieu VanYIGIT SAMET OLMEZ

In-app purchases

None

PDF Reader

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Doc Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Scanner Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Scanner Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Doc Scanner free?
Doc Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Reader or Doc Scanner have ads?
PDF Reader shows ads; Doc Scanner does not.

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