Comparison

PDF Compressor vs Scanner PDF

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

Head to head
About

PDF Compressor

Reduce the size of your PDF documents quickly and privately on your device. Optimize files for email, sharing, and upload limits with advanced compression options.

Highlights
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Quick compress for everyday sharing
  • Maximum compression options
  • Target file size settings
  • Batch compression for multiple files
  • Faster workflow for sharing
Features
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Compress PDF files quickly and privately with ShrinkPDF. ShrinkPDF helps you reduce PDF file size in seconds on iPhone and iPad. All processing happens directly on your device — no cloud uploads, so your documents stay private. Use Quick Compress to instantly shrink large PDFs for everyday sharing. Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced features: • Maximum compression for the smallest files • Target file size (2 / 5 / 10 MB) for upload limits • Batch compression for multiple PDFs • Faster workflow for email attachments and sharing Perfect for reducing PDF size for: • Email attachments • Upload limits • File sharing • Mobile document workflows ShrinkPDF is fast, simple, and built for privacy. Privacy Policy: https://aipromptant.com/shrinkpdf/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Scanner PDF

Features
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Turn paper into useful digital documents with fast scanning and offline text recognition. Scanner PDF is designed for people who want to scan documents, recognize text, organize files, and work with PDFs without relying on cloud-based OCR. OFFLINE OCR Recognize text directly on your device without requiring an internet connection for supported languages. Copy recognized text and use it wherever you need it. PRIVATE DOCUMENT SCANNING Capture receipts, invoices, notes, forms, contracts, and other documents while keeping your scanning workflow focused on your device. SCAN MULTIPLE PAGES Create clean multi-page documents from your camera or imported images and keep related pages together. EDIT AND ORGANIZE Review your scans, arrange pages, manage documents, and keep important paperwork easy to find. SIGN PDF DOCUMENTS Add signatures to documents before saving or sharing them. EXPORT AND SHARE Export finished documents and share them through the apps and services you already use. Scanner PDF combines document scanning, offline OCR, PDF tools, and organization in one focused workflow. Privacy Policy: https://nikulinakate.github.io/app-support/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://nikulinakate.github.io/app-support/terms.html

Screenshots

PDF Compressor4 screens
Scanner PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Compressor and Scanner PDF are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scanner PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PDF Compressor versus Scanner PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF CompressorScanner PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer华清 沈Muzafar Sultonov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Pass$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$69.99
2 purchases

Scanner PDF

Subscriptions2
  • Scanner PDF - Premium Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Scanner PDF - Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Compressor free?
PDF Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner PDF free?
Scanner PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Compressor or Scanner PDF have ads?
Neither PDF Compressor nor Scanner PDF shows ads.

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