# PDF Scanner and Editor +. vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Reader at none against PDF Scanner and Editor +.'s 5. PDF Scanner and Editor +.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner and Editor +. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Scanner and Editor +. ships an update every 2 months, PDF Reader every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner and Editor +. | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Size | 87 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Melanie Dalton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869342794) | [Nguyen Giap](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773779077) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner and Editor +.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-and-editor-plus/id6759902976)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-edit-scan-and-sign/id6779201459)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner and Editor +. free?

PDF Scanner and Editor +. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Do PDF Scanner and Editor +. or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; PDF Scanner and Editor +. does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner and Editor +. or PDF Reader?

PDF Scanner and Editor +. ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Reader every 5 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner and Editor +. was updated on October 31, 2026 and PDF Reader on November 5, 2026.

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