Comparison

PDF Converter vs Yak Planner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Converter

Easily convert paper documents to digital files with scanning, OCR text recognition, and PDF editing tools. Organize, annotate, and manage your documents for study, work, or personal use.

Highlights
  • Photo scanning to digital files
  • OCR text recognition and copying
  • Import and view local PDFs
  • Page management (delete, rearrange)
  • Highlighting and annotation tools
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Still struggling to convert paper documents to digital files? Frustrated by the lack of reliable PDF editing tools? Your go-to PDF processing assistant—PDF Converter - OCR Reader—is here! Integrating scanning, recognition, conversion, and reading, it effortlessly solves document challenges in your studies, work, and daily life!   Suitable for all users: Not just for office work, but tailored to every need.   Students: Scan textbooks and notes, convert courseware, and highlight key knowledge points;   Professionals: Process contracts, scan meeting minutes, and convert business materials;   Everyday users: Archive receipts and invoices, scan certificate copies, and organize personal documents.   Comprehensive core features: Easily handle the entire document workflow.   Photo Scanning: Scan receipts, notes, courseware, certificates, and more! Manually activate the flash to adapt to low-light environments—one quick snap transforms paper documents into clear digital files.   OCR Text Recognition: Accurately extracts text from scanned documents, supporting one-click copying. No more manual typing—save time and effort!   PDF Import: Instantly access local PDFs on your device for direct viewing and quick import. No need to switch apps; select and edit seamlessly.   PDF Page Management: Delete unnecessary pages with one click! Rearrange page order freely to organize your document structure and keep files neat.   Highlighting & Annotation: Instant access to highlighting and freehand annotation tools! Mark important content easily, lock in key information, and streamline study notes or work annotations.   Intuitive Interface: Boasting an easy-to-understand design with a clear function layout. No extra learning is required—master all operations effortlessly, even for beginners.   Unlock a convenient, practical multi-scenario PDF processing experience with PDF Converter - OCR Reader! - Ad-Free Premium - Completely removes all ads, pop-ups, and promotional content. Clean interface, smooth operation, and no distractions. Subscription Notes 1. After subscription confirmation, payment will be processed through your iTunes account. 2. Subscriptions will automatically renew. To disable automatic renewal, you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period in your account settings. 3. After purchasing your subscription, you can manage your subscription status and cancel automatic renewal in your account settings. For details, please refer to the following links: Privacy Policy: https://pdfconverterocrreader.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pdfconverterocrreader.com/terms.html Subscription Terms: https://pdfconverterocrreader.com/subscription_terms.html

About

Yak Planner

Features
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Yak is the simplest way to plan trips, parties, dinners and any group project, all in one place. Create a project, add the people involved and keep everything organized: to-do lists, shared costs, a day-by-day itinerary, reminders and more. ORGANIZE • Several checklists per project, with to-dos assigned to each person • Scan a handwritten list from a photo and turn it into items to check off • Cover photo, colours and themes to make each project your own SPLIT THE COSTS • Track who paid what and split the bill equally, by shares or with fixed amounts • Instant balances and the fewest payments needed to settle up • Mark payments as settled, attach a photo of the receipt, set a budget • Perfect for the cottage weekend, a road trip or bills with your roommates PLAN YOUR TRIP • Day-by-day itinerary with an interactive map and route • Distances and walking times between stops, places to see nearby • Weather forecast for your dates, and events added to your Calendar NEVER FORGET A THING • Reminders for to-dos and for stops at a set time • A notification when you arrive at a planned place • In-app notification centre for everything that's due SHARE EVERYTHING • Export to PDF or text: the whole project, checklists, itinerary, cost breakdown • Share each person's to-dos or a personal cost summary • Back up and restore all your data Yak works fully offline for planning, syncs privately via iCloud and is available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Korean and Japanese. Yak Pro (one-time purchase or subscription) removes ads and unlocks PDF export, advanced cost splitting, all themes, photo scanning and backup.

Screenshots

PDF Converter4 screens
Yak Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PDF Converter at 15.6 against Yak Planner's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Converter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Yak Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Converter ships an update every 5 weeks, Yak Planner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDF Converter versus Yak Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ConverterYak Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHitek Limitedfrancesco giannnini

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Converter

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Converter Ad-Free$5.997 Days
  • PDF Converter Ad-Free$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Yak Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Yak Pro – Quarterly$1.993 Months
  • Yak Pro – Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Yak Pro – Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is PDF Converter free?
PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yak Planner free?
Yak Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Converter or Yak Planner have ads?
Both PDF Converter and Yak Planner show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Converter or Yak Planner?
PDF Converter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Yak Planner every 4 weeks. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on November 9, 2026 and Yak Planner on November 5, 2026.

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