Comparison

Document Scanner vs AddToPDF

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

Head to head
About

Document Scanner

This app allows you to scan documents, business cards, and receipts into PDF or JPG formats. It offers OCR text recognition in multiple languages and advanced PDF tools, with a focus on privacy and a one-time purchase model.

Highlights
  • Scan documents, business cards, receipts, and QR codes
  • OCR text recognition in 15 languages
  • Export to PDF, JPG, and TXT
  • PDF compression and merging
  • Batch processing
  • Offline mode
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions
Features
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THE LAST SCANNER APP YOU'LL EVER BUY Stop paying monthly for basic features. One simple purchase unlocks everything forever. No monthly fees, no hidden costs, no expiration. NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. Pay once. Own forever. While competitors charge monthly subscriptions, Scaniva is a one-time purchase. 100% PRIVATE & SECURE Your documents never leave your device. No cloud uploads required. No account sign-up. No tracking. What you scan stays on YOUR iPhone and iPad. 14 LANGUAGES INCLUDED OCR text recognition in 14 languages: English • Spanish • French • German • Italian • Portuguese • Russian • Ukrainian • Japanese • Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) • Korean • Arabic • Turkish PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • 5 scan modes: Documents, Business Cards, ID Cards, Receipts, QR Codes • PDF tools: Compress (80%) and merge multiple documents • Export formats: PDF, JPG, TXT • Batch operations: Process multiple documents at once • Open in Scaniva from any app · Siri Shortcuts • Offline mode: Works without internet - 100% functional SIGN, PROTECT, WATERMARK • Sign documents: draw your signature once, place it on any page, reuse saved signatures • Password-protect your PDF exports • Watermark exports: CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT or your own text NO WATERMARKS. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. TRY FREE, UPGRADE WHEN READY Free to start: • 10 free scans • 10 OCR pages • 3 merges • All 5 scan modes included • Store up to 10 documents One-Time Purchase: • Unlimited scans, OCR & merges • Unlimited storage • Professional exports (no footer) • PDF compression • Lifetime updates • All future features • No recurring charges WHY CHOOSE SCANIVA? Most scanner apps charge monthly subscriptions. • CamScanner: Subscription model • Adobe Scan: Subscription, requires account, cloud storage • iScanner: Monthly fees • Genius Scan: Paid OCR features Scaniva: One simple payment. Forever. TRUSTED & SECURE • Developed by Essex Software (Charlotte, NC) • 22 years in business • A+ BBB Rating • GDPR Compliant DOWNLOAD FREE TODAY Start with 10 free scans, 10 OCR pages and 3 merges. One purchase unlocks unlimited scans, OCR and merges - forever, no subscription. Your documents. Your device. Your privacy.

About

AddToPDF

Easily edit PDFs on your iPhone or iPad. Scan documents, add text, sign, and fill forms directly on your device. Enjoy a private, offline experience with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Add text and signatures
  • Fill PDF forms
  • Reorder, rotate, delete pages
  • Offline functionality
  • One-time purchase
Features
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Simple PDF editor for iPhone and iPad. Scan a paper document with your camera, or open a PDF from Files, Mail, or any app. Add text, sign it, fill in the form — then send it back. No subscription. No cloud. No account. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Works fully offline. —— WHAT YOU CAN DO —— • Scan paper documents with the camera — several pages become one PDF. • Open PDFs from Files, Mail, Messages, or any app that can share. • Add text anywhere on the page — type it, then place it with your finger. • Sign with your finger — draw, type, or reuse a saved signature. • Fill existing PDF forms — text fields, checkboxes and dropdowns, detected automatically. • Reorder, rotate, delete and add pages. • Send the finished PDF anywhere — Files, Mail, Messages, or another app. —— MADE FOR YOUR THUMB —— Open a document. Tap what you want to change. That's it. No tutorial, no nested menus, nothing to set up. —— PRIVATE BY DESIGN —— Everything happens on your device. Your documents are never uploaded, and there is no account to create. —— WHO IT'S FOR —— • Anyone who needs to sign a form and send it back, right now • Freelancers and consultants signing contracts on the move • Parents filling in school and medical forms • Anyone tired of paying every month just to edit a PDF —— ABOUT ADDTOPDF —— Made by Mantra Factory — a small studio building simple, honest apps that respect your time. Pay once, use it forever. Requires iOS 14 or later. Works on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Document Scanner4 screens
AddToPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Document Scanner at Free against AddToPDF's $2.99. AddToPDF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On review sentiment 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

Document Scanner is free to download; AddToPDF costs $2.99 up front. Document Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AddToPDF asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Document Scanner versus AddToPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument ScannerAddToPDF
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEssex SoftwareDENIS SAUVE

Customer experience

Document Scanner

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AddToPDF

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Document Scanner

One-time1
  • Scaniva — Full Version$9.99
None

AddToPDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AddToPDF free?
AddToPDF costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Document Scanner or AddToPDF have ads?
Neither Document Scanner nor AddToPDF shows ads.

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