# ScanLens vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is rating: ScanLens at 5.0 against PDF Editor's 3.7. ScanLens also leads on ads (none vs shown). PDF Editor's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanLens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor has 66 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanLens | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanlens-pdf-document-scanner/id6756875763/reviews)** | [3.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-convert-file/id6758133226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 103 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitForge Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815121251) | [Wellresion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864858112) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanlens-pdf-document-scanner/id6756875763)

This app functions as a mobile document scanner and PDF editor. It allows users to scan physical documents, convert images into PDFs, add digital signatures and stamps, and perform various PDF editing tasks. Features include OCR for text extraction, file compression, and secure password protection.

**Highlights:** Document scanning with edge detection, Convert photos to PDF, Digital signatures and custom stamps, PDF annotation and editing tools, Text recognition (OCR), PDF compression and password protection, QR code scanning

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-convert-file/id6758133226)

Transform your device into a mobile office for efficient PDF management. Extract text from images, edit documents, convert images to PDF, and organize files with ease. This all-in-one utility offers a user-friendly interface for students and professionals.

**Highlights:** Smart OCR and text recognition, Professional PDF editing tools, Image to PDF conversion, Batch image conversion, Page management, Easy file import and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Editor Ad-Free | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Ad-Free | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanLens free?

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

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScanLens or PDF Editor?

ScanLens is rated higher. ScanLens averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 3.7 from 66 ratings.

### Do ScanLens or PDF Editor have ads?

PDF Editor shows ads; ScanLens does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScanLens or PDF Editor?

ScanLens ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScanLens was updated on October 21, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*