Comparison

PDF Studio vs Scanovox

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

Head to head
About

PDF Studio

Features
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PDF Studio — your complete PDF solution for iPhone and iPad. Scan, edit, sign, convert, and manage documents with professional-grade tools, all in one app. SCAN & DIGITIZE • Intelligent document scanner with auto-edge detection • Multi-page scanning in seconds • High-quality PDF output from any paper document EDIT & ANNOTATE • Add text, images, and shapes to any PDF • Highlight, underline, and strike through text • Draw and sketch with precision tools • Reorder, rotate, and delete pages SIGN DOCUMENTS • Create and save multiple signatures • Sign contracts, forms, and agreements instantly • Professional digital signatures CONVERT ANYTHING • PNG, JPG, HEIC, WebP → PDF • PDF → PNG, JPG images • TXT ↔ PDF conversion • Batch convert multiple files COMPRESS & OPTIMIZE • Reduce PDF size up to 70% • Three compression levels: Light, Medium, Maximum • Perfect for email attachments and sharing POWERFUL TOOLS • OCR: Extract text from images and scans • Merge: Combine multiple PDFs into one • Split: Separate PDF into individual pages • Print: Direct printing to any AirPrint device ORGANIZE YOUR FILES • Create folders and organize documents • Quick search across all files • Favorites for fast access • Recent files tracking CLOUD SYNC • Automatic iCloud synchronization • Access documents on all your Apple devices • Secure cloud backup WHY PDF STUDIO? No watermarks on your documents Works offline — no internet required Privacy first — files stay on your device Clean, intuitive interface Regular updates with new features Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents. Download PDF Studio and take control of your PDFs today! Download PDF Studio today and experience the most powerful PDF toolkit for iOS! Terms of Use: https://github.com/spiroba/pdf-studio-legal/blob/main/TERMS_OF_USE.md

About

Scanovox

Features
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Scanovox turns your phone into a complete PDF scanner and document studio. Scan any paper document with your camera, then edit, convert, and share it in seconds — all in one beautifully simple app. SCAN LIKE A PRO • Auto-detect edges and capture crisp, high-quality scans • Enhance with smart filters: grayscale, sharpen, brighten and document mode • Rotate, crop and reorder pages effortlessly CONVERT ANY FORMAT • Word, Excel and PowerPoint to PDF • PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images • JPG/PNG to PDF and back POWERFUL PDF TOOLS • Merge multiple PDFs into one • Compress large files to save space • Split PDFs into separate pages • Add watermarks to protect your documents ASK AI • Ask AI anything and get instant answers • Only the question you type is sent (to Google Gemini); your documents and scans are never sent ORGANIZED & SECURE • Keep all your scans and files neatly in one place • Rename, move, download and share with a tap • Scanning and PDF tools run on your device; format conversions upload the file to our servers and delete it right after Whether you're scanning receipts, digitizing notes, converting reports or preparing contracts, Scanovox gives you everything you need to work with documents on the go. Download Scanovox today and take control of your paperwork. Scanovox Pro unlocks unlimited conversions, an ad-free experience and premium tools. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scanovox.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

PDF Studio4 screens
Scanovox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Studio at none against Scanovox's shown. PDF Studio also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Scanovox's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, 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 Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Scanovox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanovox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PDF Studio versus Scanovox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF StudioScanovox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoris SpiroSOFTPULSE SOFTWARE DESIGN L.L.C

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Studio

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$2.497 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Scanovox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Studio free?
PDF Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanovox free?
Scanovox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Studio or Scanovox have ads?
Scanovox shows ads; PDF Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Studio or Scanovox?
PDF Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanovox every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Studio was updated on November 9, 2026 and Scanovox on October 31, 2026.

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