Comparison

PDF Scanner vs Nudge

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner

Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful portable scanner. PDF Scanner lets you digitize paper documents, receipts, contracts, notes, and more in just a few taps. Create clean, professional PDF files instantly - no bulky equipment or internet connection required. SMART DOCUMENT SCANNING Point your camera at any document and let the app do the rest. The built-in smart scanner automatically detects document edges, adjusts the perspective, and crops the image for a clean, professional result. Every scan is captured at full quality so your PDFs look sharp and readable. MULTIPLE WAYS TO CAPTURE Scan documents directly with your camera for instant results. Already have photos of documents saved on your phone? Import up to 20 images at once from your photo library and combine them into a single, organized PDF file. MULTI-PAGE PDF DOCUMENTS Combine multiple scans or photos into one multi-page PDF. Whether you are scanning a lengthy contract, a multi-page report, or a stack of receipts, you can keep everything together in a single file that is easy to manage and share. EASY SHARING AND EXPORT Send your scanned PDFs anywhere with one tap. Share files through email, messaging apps, cloud storage services, or any other app on your device. Standard PDF format ensures your documents open correctly on any computer, tablet, or phone. ORGANIZE AND FIND YOUR DOCUMENTS Keep all your scans neatly organized in one place. Rename documents to find them quickly later. Sort your files by date or name. Use the built-in search to locate any document in seconds, even if you have hundreds of scans saved. WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE Every scan and PDF conversion happens directly on your device. You do not need Wi-Fi or mobile data to scan, create, or view your documents. Your scanner is always ready when you need it, wherever you are. DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE A clean, intuitive interface makes scanning fast and effortless. Smooth animations, haptic feedback, and a thoughtful layout help you get things done without a learning curve. Supports both light and dark mode for comfortable use any time of day. PRIVATE AND SECURE Your documents stay on your device. No cloud upload is required, so you can scan and export even without an internet connection. Download PDF Scanner and turn your iPhone or iPad into a fast, private document scanner and PDF creator. Premium unlocks unlimited scanning. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/534de2f6-465f-4ac3-8c4d-967178ea035f Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-3BbXd1995wmJVM0EUzwolchibuBLHGDXExsRGDZ3pQ/edit?usp=sharing

About

Nudge

This app helps you overcome procrastination by focusing on a single daily task. It blocks distracting apps until your task is completed, offering a clear finish line rather than just a timer. Widgets keep your commitment visible, and progress is tracked without punitive streaks.

Highlights
  • Single task focus per day
  • App blocking until task completion
  • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
  • Live Activity for Dynamic Island
  • App Shield redirects to task
  • Completion history and streak tracking
Features
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Nudge is built for you to ACT. Most focus apps add. Nudge removes. You don't need another dashboard, another streak to protect, or another 25-minute timer. You need to finish the one thing you keep putting off. HOW IT WORKS 1. Each morning, name your one task. 2. Set the deadline you're giving yourself. 3. Pick the apps that pull you away. Until that task is marked done, those apps stay behind a soft lock. Open Instagram, TikTok, or whatever your weakness is, and Nudge quietly reminds you what you were supposed to be doing — then lets you decide. NOT A TIMER. A FINISH LINE. Session blockers free you for a window of time. When the clock runs out, you're back to square one. Nudge ties the unlock to the work itself. The block lifts when the task is done — not a minute before, not a minute after. ONE TASK. ON PURPOSE. A to-do list with forty items is just forty ways to feel behind. Nudge holds exactly one. The one that matters today. Everything else can wait until you've earned the right to think about it. A STREAK THAT WON'T PUNISH YOU Miss a day and nothing burns down. The streak is there to encourage, not to guilt. There are no points to farm, no trees to kill, no leaderboard to climb. LIVES ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN A widget keeps today's task and its deadline one glance away — so the commitment stays visible without opening anything. Pick the one thing. Give it a deadline. Get it done. —————————————— FEATURES • One task per day — no lists, no categories, no noise • Lock Screen widget — show the task to remind you • Home Screen widget — keep it front and center • Live Activity — Overdue tasks surface on your Dynamic Island and Lock Screen in real time • App Shield — blocked apps show your task first, every single time • Completion history — a calendar and streak so you can see your momentum build • Streak tracking — see how many days in a row you've closed the loop —————————————— SUBSCRIPTION Nudge is free to use with a 3-day free trial. A subscription is required to continue using the app after the trial period. By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
Nudge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Scanner at daily against Nudge's every 5 days. PDF Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nudge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner ships an update daily, Nudge every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PDF Scanner versus Nudge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerNudge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrii KulchytskyiLoc Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Scanner Weekly$2.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Yearly 3 days free3 Days trial$24.991 Year
4 purchases

Nudge

Subscriptions4
  • Nudge Pro Weekly - 50% Off$2.497 Days
  • Nudge Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Nudge Pro Yearly - 50% Off$24.991 Year
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  • Nudge Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nudge free?
Nudge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Scanner or Nudge have ads?
Neither PDF Scanner nor Nudge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or Nudge?
PDF Scanner ships an update daily, and Nudge every 5 days. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nudge on October 31, 2026.

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