Comparison

PDF Scanner · OCR Docs vs FaxPal

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner · OCR Docs

Features
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Digitize Paper Documents the Smart Way Sound familiar? • Receipts piling up and stuffing your wallet • Can't remember where you stored that contract • Business cards multiplying beyond control • Handwritten notes going missing • Regretting throwing away instruction manuals Say goodbye to paper clutter. Receipts, contracts, business cards, handwritten notes— access all your important documents anytime, anywhere on your phone. Join countless users who rely on our scanner app to solve their document organization challenges. 【Why Choose Us】 1. High-Precision Scanning Automatic edge detection for accurate scans. Auto-correction for tilted shots, with shadow and blemish reduction. 2. Effortless Operation Just 3 steps: capture, edit, save. Intuitive enough for first-time users. 3. Powerful Image Editing Adjust brightness, crop, and rotate. Enhance text clarity for easy reading. 4. Multi-Page Management Combine multiple pages into a single document. Rearrange page order with ease. 5. PDF Conversion & Sharing Convert to PDF with a single tap. Share via email or any app instantly. 6. Security Features Face ID / Touch ID supported. Keep your important documents safe. 7. Data Protection Export and backup options available. Peace of mind when switching devices. 【Customization】 • Dark Mode support • 12 theme colors to choose from • 10 languages supported Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Korean Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic French, German • Adjustable list view size 【Use Cases】 Business • Expense receipt management • Store contracts and quotes • Business card organization • Meeting notes archive Personal • Save warranties and manuals • Manage kids' school handouts • Digitize recipes • Keep travel documents handy Students • Save notebooks and textbooks • Organize class handouts • Capture whiteboard notes 【Premium Plan】 • Ad-free experience • Unlimited export and import Download now and start managing your documents the smart way.

About

FaxPal

Send faxes directly from your iPhone without a subscription. Pay only for the faxes you send, with options for credit packs or an unlimited monthly plan. Features include camera scanning, real-time delivery confirmation, and a privacy-first approach with no account required.

Highlights
  • Send faxes from iPhone
  • Pay per fax or unlimited plan
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Real-time delivery confirmation
  • No account or personal data required
  • Supports 30+ countries
Features
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Send faxes from your iPhone — pay only for what you send. No hidden subscriptions, no bait-and-switch pricing. HONEST PRICING • Pay per fax with credit packs ($0.99 / $3.99 / $9.99) • Optional $7.99/month unlimited plan for heavy users • See the exact cost before you send — no surprises • Credits never expire EASY TO USE • Scan documents with your camera • Import from Photos or Files app • Add an optional cover page • Send to 30+ countries worldwide REAL DELIVERY CONFIRMATION • Track your fax in real-time: Queued → Sending → Delivered • Push notification when your fax arrives • Report problems with a single tap • Full fax history with status tracking PRIVACY FIRST • No account required — anonymous device-based auth • No email, no phone number, no personal data collected • Privacy policy: https://frostdev.eu/privacy Available in 11 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Scanner · OCR Docs4 screens
FaxPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FaxPal at none against PDF Scanner · OCR Docs's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Scanner · OCR Docs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FaxPal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Scanner · OCR Docs versus FaxPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner · OCR DocsFaxPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUPDEITO INC.Alvaro Escarcha Esteban

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Scanner · OCR Docs

One-time1
  • Hide ads$12.99
6 purchases

FaxPal

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited - 1 Month$7.991 Month
One-time5
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • 5 Fax Credits$3.99
  • 15 Fax Credits$10.99
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  • 50 Fax Credits$34.99
  • 100 Fax Credits$64.99

Questions

Is PDF Scanner · OCR Docs free?
PDF Scanner · OCR Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FaxPal free?
FaxPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Scanner · OCR Docs or FaxPal have ads?
PDF Scanner · OCR Docs shows ads; FaxPal does not.

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