# PDF View vs PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF View at none against PDF Scanner's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. PDF View asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF View | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ais Business Mexico S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764495798) | [DASHING ENTERPRISES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792976544) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-view-picture-create/id6754066237)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-scan-pdf-and-docs/id6793353965)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Nova | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Nova | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF View free?

PDF View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Scanner free?

PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PDF View or PDF Scanner have ads?

Neither PDF View nor PDF Scanner shows ads.

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