# PDF Compressor vs CamScanner PDF & Doc Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CamScanner PDF & Doc Scanner at none against PDF Compressor's 2. PDF Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CamScanner PDF & Doc Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Compressor | CamScanner PDF & Doc Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arron Mecwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841480397) | [Parth Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802961270) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-compressor-fast-resize/id6758684879)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $35.99 | per year |


### CamScanner PDF & Doc Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id6806975332)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Compressor free?

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

### Is CamScanner PDF & Doc Scanner free?

CamScanner PDF & Doc Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PDF Compressor or CamScanner PDF & Doc Scanner have ads?

CamScanner PDF & Doc Scanner shows ads; PDF Compressor does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*