Comparison

PDF Scanner vs SnapToPDF

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner

Easily create, edit, and organize PDF documents from photos and scanned pages. Merge, split, compress, and protect your files with passwords. Convert PDFs to JPG images and share your work seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Create PDFs from photos
  • Scan paper documents
  • Edit and organize PDF pages
  • Convert PDF to JPG
  • Merge, split, and compress PDFs
  • Password protect PDFs
Features
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Turn photos, scans, and documents into professional PDF files with an all-in-one PDF scanner, editor, converter, and document toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Create PDFs from images, scan paper documents, annotate and sign PDFs, merge or split files, organize pages, add page numbers, compress documents, convert PDF pages to images, and protect important files—all without switching between multiple apps. CREATE PDF FROM PHOTOS Convert photos and images into PDF documents in seconds. Select multiple JPG, JPEG, or PNG images and combine them into one PDF. Reorder pages before exporting and customize page size, orientation, margins, and image fit for the result you need. SCAN DOCUMENTS TO PDF Turn your iPhone or iPad into a convenient document scanner. Scan paper documents, receipts, notes, forms, contracts, letters, and other pages using your camera. Automatically crop and enhance scans, apply document filters, arrange pages, and save them as PDF files. ANNOTATE PDF DOCUMENTS Review and mark up PDF files directly in the app. Highlight important content, draw on pages, add text, and use annotation tools and shapes to make notes or mark changes without creating a new document from scratch. SIGN PDF FILES Add signatures directly to PDF documents. Choose a PDF, create or import your signature, position it where needed, and save the signed document for sharing or storage. MERGE PDF FILES Combine multiple PDF documents into a single file. Choose the PDFs you need, arrange them in the correct order, and create one organized document for work, school, forms, reports, or personal records. SPLIT PDF DOCUMENTS Split large PDF files into smaller documents. Select individual pages or page ranges and extract only the pages you need into separate PDF files. ORGANIZE PDF PAGES Take control of every page in your document. Reorder PDF pages with drag and drop, rotate pages, crop unwanted areas, or delete pages you no longer need. ADD PAGE NUMBERS Add clean page numbering to PDF documents. Choose the number format, starting number, font size, and page-number position, including top or bottom placement. PDF TO JPG & IMAGE CONVERTER Convert PDF pages into high-quality JPG images. Export all pages or select a specific page range, adjust image quality, and save the resulting images for easy sharing and reuse. COMPRESS PDF FILES Reduce PDF file size when you need smaller documents for sharing or storage. Preview the estimated output size and choose the compression option that works best for your document. ADD TEXT & WATERMARKS Personalize PDF pages with text and watermarks. Add labels, notes, ownership marks, or other information directly to your documents. PASSWORD PROTECT & UNLOCK PDFs Keep important PDF documents protected. Add password protection to secure a PDF, or unlock a protected PDF when you know the correct password. MANAGE YOUR PDF FILES Keep your documents organized in one place. Quickly find recent files, search your documents, browse PDFs and images, mark favorites, and access the files you use most. PREVIEW, SAVE & SHARE Preview your finished PDF before exporting. Choose a filename and save location, store documents in Files, or share PDFs and images with other apps directly from your iPhone or iPad. ONE PDF TOOLKIT FOR EVERYDAY DOCUMENTS Whether you need to scan a document, create a PDF from photos, edit PDF pages, sign a form, annotate a file, merge documents, split pages, compress a PDF, convert PDF to JPG, reorder pages, or protect a document with a password, everything is available in one PDF toolkit. Download PDF Scanner and handle everyday PDF and document tasks from one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SnapToPDF

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Quickly capture, enhance, and export high-quality PDFs of documents, receipts, and notes. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone seeking a paperless solution.

Highlights
  • Scan documents instantly
  • Automatic edge detection
  • Auto-enhance scans
  • Create multi-page PDFs
  • Export to various apps
  • Password protect PDFs
Features
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SnapToPDF turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful document scanner. Scan paper documents, receipts, notes, or contracts in seconds and convert them into high-quality PDFs. Perfect for work, school, and everyday use. KEY FEATURES • Scan Documents Instantly Capture documents with your camera and create PDFs in seconds. • Automatic Edge Detection SnapToPDF automatically detects document edges and straightens scans. • Auto-Enhance Scans Improve clarity with filters such as color, grayscale, and black & white. • Multi-Page PDF Combine multiple scans into a single PDF file. • Export Anywhere Save or share PDFs via Files, AirDrop, email, or other apps. • PDF Password Protection Protect sensitive documents with a password. SnapToPDF helps you digitize paperwork and stay organized wherever you are. Perfect for: • Students scanning notes • Professionals digitizing documents • Travelers scanning receipts • Anyone who wants paperless documents Download SnapToPDF and start scanning today.

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
SnapToPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Scanner at none against SnapToPDF's 3. 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. SnapToPDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PDF Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PDF Scanner against 5.0 for SnapToPDF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner ships an update weekly, SnapToPDF every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Scanner versus SnapToPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerSnapToPDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPayal Amreliya晓明 李

Customer experience

PDF Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SnapToPDF

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PDF Scanner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SnapToPDF

Subscriptions3
  • Snap2PDF Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Snap2PDF Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Snap2PDF Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnapToPDF free?
SnapToPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or SnapToPDF?
PDF Scanner and SnapToPDF are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PDF Scanner or SnapToPDF have ads?
Neither PDF Scanner nor SnapToPDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or SnapToPDF?
PDF Scanner ships an update weekly, and SnapToPDF every 6 days. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on October 31, 2026 and SnapToPDF on October 31, 2026.

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