Comparison

Scanner vs PDF Reader

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

Head to head
About

Scanner

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Capture, edit, sign, and share PDFs and images quickly and efficiently. Features include OCR, electronic signatures, and secure storage for all your important documents.

Highlights
  • Smart document scanning with auto edge detection
  • Electronic signature functionality
  • Text recognition (OCR) for editable text
  • Dedicated ID and passport scanning mode
  • Advanced PDF editing tools
  • Secure storage with passcode protection
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate document scanner. PDF Scanner is designed for those who value speed and quality. Scan, edit, sign, and share any document in seconds, from business contracts to ID cards. Say goodbye to bulky office hardware and hello to a smart, pocket-sized PDF factory. MAIN FEATURES: SMART DOCUMENT SCANNER – High-resolution scans with automatic edge detection and perspective correction. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE – Sign contracts and agreements on the go. Just draw your signature and apply it to any page. TEXT RECOGNITION (OCR) – Convert images into editable text. Extract information from receipts or books instantly. ID & PASSPORT MODE – Special mode for quick and perfectly aligned scans of your identification documents. ADVANCED PDF EDITOR – Merge multiple scans into one PDF, reorder pages, or crop images with professional filters. EASY SHARING – Export to PDF or JPEG and share via Email, WhatsApp, Slack, or upload to your favorite cloud storage. SECURE STORAGE – Keep your sensitive documents private with passcode protection. Download PDF Scanner and enjoy professional scanning! Subscription Information: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable https://portcanyamel.com/terms https://portcanyamel.com/privacy

About

PDF Reader

Easily manage your PDF files on your phone with tools for reading, editing, signing, and converting documents. Import files, use the camera, and access recent documents quickly. Convert various file types to PDF and perform essential PDF management tasks like merging and splitting.

Highlights
  • Sign documents
  • Add text to PDFs
  • Highlight and underline content
  • Convert Docs/Excel/Img to PDF
  • Merge and split PDFs
  • Compress and extract PDFs
Features
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PDF Reader: Edit & Sign helps you handle everyday PDF tasks on your phone in a simple and convenient way. Open PDF files, review documents, and use essential tools for PDF reading, PDF editing, PDF signing, and PDF conversion in one easy place. The app makes it easy to get started with your files. You can import PDF files, use the camera when needed, and quickly access recent files from the home screen, so your documents are always within reach. When you open a PDF, you can work on it with practical PDF tools for common document tasks, including: - Sign documents - Add text - Highlight content - Strike text - Underline text - Draw on PDF PDF Reader: Edit & Sign also includes useful PDF conversion options to help you turn other file types into PDF: - Docs to PDF - Excel to PDF - Img to PDF For additional file management, the app provides essential PDF tools in one place: - Merge PDF - Split PDF - Compress PDF - Extract PDF With a clean interface and essential PDF features, PDF Reader: Edit & Sign gives you a practical way to read PDF files, sign documents, convert files to PDF, and manage PDF documents on your phone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scanner4 screens
PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner at 100% against PDF Reader's 0%. Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). PDF Reader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner ships an update every 6 days, PDF Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scanner versus PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerPDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPort Canyamel Sociedad LimitadaQuynh Trang Pham Doan

Customer experience

Scanner

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
2 purchases

PDF Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner or PDF Reader?
PDF Reader is rated higher. Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scanner or PDF Reader have ads?
Both Scanner and PDF Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner or PDF Reader?
Scanner ships an update every 6 days, and PDF Reader monthly. Most recently, Scanner was updated on October 16, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 18, 2026.

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