Comparison

Amber vs PDF Scanner & Editor

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

Head to head
About

Amber

A Markdown notes app designed for efficient writing and a clear reading experience. Organize notes in folders, search your library, and sync across Apple devices. Includes built-in tutorials for easy onboarding.

Highlights
  • Markdown styling as you type
  • Folder organization
  • Fast writing and calm reading view
  • Search across library
  • Photo attachments
  • iCloud syncing across devices
Features
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Your writing should stay yours—and remain easy to open with other tools. Amber is a Markdown document app that stores regular .md files in iCloud Drive. You can see the originals in the Files app on iPhone and iPad or in Finder on Mac, so your work never depends on a proprietary document format. Natural to write, clear to read Markdown markers appear when you need them, while headings, lists, quotes, links, images, checkboxes, and code blocks stay easy to read. Reading Mode lets you select and copy without worrying about accidental edits. Editing Mode gets you straight back to writing. Tables you can edit in place Amber turns Markdown tables into clear, editable grids. Change cells, add or remove rows and columns, choose header rows or columns, and adjust alignment without leaving the document. The source remains regular Markdown. Stay oriented in long documents Jump to any section with the heading navigator, or fold a heading to see only the shape of your document. Find within the current file, search your entire library, use line numbers, and move back or forward between documents. Keep a growing library organized Recent Documents, Favorites, and folders keep important files close. Choose a destination before creating a document or folder, then rename, move, delete, and restore items with a familiar flow on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Recover from accidental changes Amber can keep earlier contents in version history on the current device. Preview an older version, compare it with the current document, and restore the one you need. History is stored separately on each device rather than in iCloud, and its storage limit is under your control. Continue across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Your documents sync through iCloud Drive. Capture a thought on iPhone, shape a longer draft on iPad, and work with the original files in Finder on Mac. No separate Amber account is required. Amber includes an interface and built-in guides in Korean, English, Japanese, and Russian. Terms of Use and EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drfranken.net/apps/amber/privacyPolicy_en.html

About

PDF Scanner & Editor

Transform your device into a powerful PDF workstation. Scan, convert, edit, organize, and secure documents without subscriptions or watermarks. Handle everything from receipts to contracts with offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with auto edge detection
  • Convert PDFs to JPG, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Add handwritten signatures and watermarks
  • Merge, split, and reorder PDF pages
  • Compress PDFs up to 95%
  • Encrypt PDFs with AES-256
Features
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SnapPDF turns your device into a complete document workstation. Built for professionals, students, and freelancers who need to handle PDFs without subscriptions or watermarks. SCANNER Scan paper documents with auto edge detection. Apply B&W or color filters. Multi-page scans into a single PDF. Save Aadhaar cards, receipts, invoices, ID cards, and notes in seconds. CONVERTER Convert photos from your camera or gallery into PDF instantly. Convert PDFs to JPG, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Convert between formats without uploading to a server. EDITOR Add handwritten signatures by drawing with your finger or Apple Pencil. Insert watermarks, page numbers, and custom margins. Annotate any PDF. ORGANIZER Merge multiple PDFs into one. Split a PDF into separate files. Reorder, delete, or extract specific pages. OPTIMIZER Compress PDFs by up to 95% without quality loss. Email any file regardless of size. SECURITY Lock PDFs with AES-256 encryption. Set passwords for sensitive documents like bank statements, contracts, and tax forms. Your files never leave your phone. WHY SNAPPDF - No subscription required for core features - No watermarks on output - Works without internet - No account signup Support: support@garoono.in Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/snappdf-privacy/privacypolicy Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/snappdf-terms/terms

Screenshots

Amber4 screens
PDF Scanner & Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PDF Scanner & Editor at Free against Amber's $2.99. PDF Scanner & Editor also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). Amber's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PDF Scanner & Editor is free to download; Amber costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Amber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amber ships an update fortnightly, PDF Scanner & Editor every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Amber versus PDF Scanner & Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmberPDF Scanner & Editor
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDONGWOOK LEEGautam Singh Rathor

Customer experience

Amber

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Scanner & Editor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Amber

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Scanner & Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amber free?
Amber costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Scanner & Editor free?
PDF Scanner & Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Amber or PDF Scanner & Editor?
Amber is rated higher. Amber averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PDF Scanner & Editor averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Amber or PDF Scanner & Editor have ads?
PDF Scanner & Editor shows ads; Amber does not.
Which is updated more often, Amber or PDF Scanner & Editor?
Amber ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Scanner & Editor every 6 days. Most recently, Amber was updated on October 15, 2026 and PDF Scanner & Editor on October 6, 2026.

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