Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Reader Pro

This app offers a private, offline-first reading experience for ebooks, PDFs, and audiobooks. It features a minimalist interface, multiple reading styles, and optional iCloud sync for seamless library management across devices.

Highlights
  • Powerful EPUB ebook reader
  • Fast PDF reader
  • Built-in audiobook player
  • Offline reading and listening
  • Optional iCloud synchronization
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
Features
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Read, listen, watch, browse, download, and organize your personal library in one place. Reader Pro is a fast, private, offline-first reader for people who want full control over their Books, PDFs, Audiobooks, Videos and personal files. Build your own library, read without distractions, and keep your content where you choose. Private by Design No AI reading analysis No tracking No profiling No ads Your library stays yours. One App. Full Control. Key Features EPUB book reader Fast PDF reader Audiobook player with background playback Built-in browser for web access and downloads Download and import Audio, Video, EPUB, PDF, and image files Offline reading and listening Optional iCloud sync across Apple devices Private library management Minimal, distraction-free interface Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Minimal Design. Four Reading Styles. Choose the look that fits your reading environment: Original — Reader Pro’s signature style Paper — warm, book-like reading Black — comfortable night reading White — clean and classic Reader Pro is designed to keep the focus on your content, not the interface.

Screenshots

Document Scan, Edit & Merge4 screens
Reader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Document Scan, Edit & Merge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Document Scan, Edit & Merge ships an update every 3 weeks, Reader Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Document Scan, Edit & Merge versus Reader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument Scan, Edit & MergeReader Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOKAN YUKSELEcologicalm UAB

Customer experience

Document Scan, Edit & Merge

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Reader Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Document Scan, Edit & Merge

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Reader Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Document Scan, Edit & Merge free?
Document Scan, Edit & Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reader Pro free?
Reader Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Document Scan, Edit & Merge or Reader Pro?
Document Scan, Edit & Merge and Reader Pro are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Document Scan, Edit & Merge or Reader Pro have ads?
Document Scan, Edit & Merge shows ads; Reader Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Document Scan, Edit & Merge or Reader Pro?
Document Scan, Edit & Merge ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reader Pro monthly. Most recently, Document Scan, Edit & Merge was updated on September 10, 2026 and Reader Pro on September 15, 2026.

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