# PDF Scan vs PDF Compressor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Compressor at none against PDF Scan's 4. PDF Scan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PDF Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scan | PDF Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eduard Bruch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863571508) | [Jeny Goentoro](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774213231) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan-sign-edit-document/id6758560926)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Creator Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |


### PDF Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-compressor/id6814202940)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scan free?

PDF Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Compressor free?

PDF Compressor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PDF Scan or PDF Compressor have ads?

PDF Compressor shows ads; PDF Scan does not.

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