Document Scan, Edit & Merge vs Reader Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Document Scan, Edit & Merge
This app allows you to scan, edit, sign, and organize PDF documents directly on your device. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for document management, all processed offline for maximum privacy and security.
- Scan documents with automatic edge detection
- Edit and annotate PDFs with text, highlights, and drawings
- Create and apply digital signatures
- Merge, split, and reorder PDF pages
- 100% offline processing for enhanced privacy
- No account required
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Turn your iPhone into a complete PDF toolkit for everyday documents. Scan documents, read PDF files, edit pages, sign documents, merge files, split PDFs and use OCR — all without uploading your private files to any server. PDF Scanner is built for fast document work. Create clean scans with your camera, open recent PDFs, add bookmarks, jump directly to any page, combine multiple documents into one, extract specific pages, rotate pages, compress large files, convert photos to PDF and sign forms whenever you need a quick result. Why users choose PDF Scanner: • Scan documents and save instantly as PDF • Full PDF reader with recent files, search and bookmarks • OCR converts scanned text into selectable, copyable content • Merge multiple PDFs into one file • Split and extract pages from any PDF • Sign PDF documents with your finger or Apple Pencil • Compress PDFs to reduce file size before sharing • Convert images and photos to PDF format • Rotate, reorder and delete pages • Works entirely on-device — no account, no cloud upload required Use it for receipts, invoices, notes, contracts, forms, school files, tax documents and everyday PDF tasks. PDF Scanner is free to use, with all features available to every user. The app contains a single optional in-app purchase, "Remove Ads" — a one-time, non-consumable purchase that removes advertisements permanently and supports continued development. There is no subscription, no recurring charges, and no free trial. All app features remain fully accessible regardless of purchase. Download PDF Scanner now and manage your documents faster. Terms of Use: https://www.pdfomnia.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pdfomnia.com/privacy
Reader Pro
Consolidate all your digital content, including books, documents, music, and videos, into a single, organized library. This app functions as a file manager, reader, and media player, allowing offline access to your files and personalized organization.
- All-in-one file management
- EPUB and PDF reader
- Audio and video player
- Note-taking functionality
- Built-in web browser with downloads
- iCloud synchronization
- Offline content access
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Your books, music, videos, documents, and notes - all in one place. Reader Pro combines a file manager, EPUB and PDF reader, audio player, video player, and notes app. Build your personal library, organize your files, and enjoy downloaded content offline. Import files from Files, Photos, Mail, and messaging apps that support Open In. Save downloadable files through the built-in browser and keep them organized by type. MAKE HOME YOUR OWN Pick up where you left off with your last opened book, document, picture, or note. Control your current audio and return to saved videos. Choose which Home sections appear, hide what you don’t need, and arrange them your way. ORGANIZE FILES AND FOLDERS Browse dedicated sections for Books, Audio, Video, Pictures, Documents, Apps, Archives, and other files. Create folders, move and rename files, make copies, and search by name. Sort by date added, name, size, or file extension. Recover items from Recently Deleted when you need them back. READ EPUB BOOKS AND PDFs Read EPUB ebooks with saved reading progress, bookmarks, highlights, and quotes. Search inside books and choose your preferred reading mode and appearance. Keep PDFs in Documents, separate from your EPUB library, so each format is easy to find. LISTEN TO MUSIC AND AUDIOBOOKS Play local audio files in the background. Create playlists, rearrange your playback queue, and use shuffle and repeat. Resume from your saved position and control playback directly from Home. WATCH OFFLINE VIDEOS Watch downloaded videos without an internet connection. Build video playlists and organize saved podcast episodes into collections. Choose your viewing order, resume playback, and swipe between videos. VIEW OFFICE DOCUMENTS Preview Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations inside Reader Pro using the built-in system viewer. Document preview support varies by file format and device. KEEP NOTES WITH YOUR LIBRARY Capture ideas, plans, and lists without switching apps. Format your text, add cover images, organize notes into categories, and pin important entries. Use search to find the note you need. BROWSE AND DOWNLOAD Explore websites with tabs and bookmarks in the built-in browser. Save files that websites make available for download. Before saving, Reader Pro shows the filename and the section where it will be stored. SYNC WITH ICLOUD Keep your library in sync across devices using the same Apple Account. Choose which file categories upload to iCloud, while keeping local files available offline. DESIGNED FOR YOUR SCREEN Enjoy an adaptive layout on iPhone and iPad, with themes that fit your reading preferences. The iPad app also runs on compatible Macs with Apple silicon. All current features are free. No subscription or in-app purchases. Reader Pro—read, listen, watch, and keep it all together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reader Pro at none against Document Scan, Edit & Merge's 1. Reader Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown). Document Scan, Edit & Merge's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Document Scan, Edit & Merge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Document Scan, Edit & Merge against 4.0 for Reader Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Document Scan, Edit & Merge ships an update every 3 weeks, Reader Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Document Scan, Edit & Merge | Reader Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OKAN YUKSEL | Ecologicalm UAB |
Customer experience
Document Scan, Edit & Merge
Reader Pro
In-app purchases
Document Scan, Edit & Merge
- Remove Ads$2.99
Reader Pro
No in-app purchases
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