# SparkPDF vs All Document Reader & Scanner

The clearest difference is monetization model: All Document Reader & Scanner at free against SparkPDF's free with in-app purchases. All Document Reader & Scanner also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2). SparkPDF's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SparkPDF sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and All Document Reader & Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SparkPDF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: All Document Reader & Scanner has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SparkPDF ships an update every 10 days, All Document Reader & Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SparkPDF | All Document Reader & Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkpdf-scan-sign-and-fill/id6760437092/reviews)** | [4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-document-reader-and-scanner/id6782864642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moetez Theiri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832095709) | [AppHolic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883652570) |

## What reviewers say

### SparkPDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkpdf-scan-sign-and-fill/id6760437092)

Transform your phone into a powerful PDF scanner, filler, and signing tool. Easily convert paper documents to digital PDFs, add text and signatures, and manage your files on the go. Core features are free, with optional ads or a one-time purchase to remove them.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, Fill and sign PDFs, Add text, dates, and stamps, Merge and split PDFs, Convert images to PDF, Organize files into folders, Search text within PDFs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Forever | $9.99 | one-time |


### All Document Reader & Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-document-reader-and-scanner/id6782864642)

Access, organize, edit, and create various document types from a single application. Features include a universal document reader, file organization tools, a scanner with PDF conversion, and editing capabilities for documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.

**Highlights:** Universal document reader, File organization and sorting, Document scanner and PDF converter, Document editing tools, Create new documents, Supports multiple file formats

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Document Reader Weekly Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SparkPDF free?

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

### Is All Document Reader & Scanner free?

All Document Reader & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SparkPDF or All Document Reader & Scanner?

SparkPDF is rated higher. SparkPDF averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while All Document Reader & Scanner averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do SparkPDF or All Document Reader & Scanner have ads?

Both SparkPDF and All Document Reader & Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SparkPDF or All Document Reader & Scanner?

SparkPDF ships an update every 10 days, and All Document Reader & Scanner weekly. Most recently, SparkPDF was updated on October 31, 2026 and All Document Reader & Scanner on November 1, 2026.

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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.*