Comparison

PDF Maker Pro vs Scan Flow

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

Head to head
About

PDF Maker Pro

Features
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PDF Maker Pro is a powerful, fully offline PDF toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Scan paper documents, annotate PDFs, sign files, and share them over Wi-Fi — all without an internet connection. Your documents never leave your device. **SCAN DOCUMENTS** Turn any paper document into a clean, high-quality PDF in seconds. The built-in scanner uses your camera to automatically detect page edges, correct perspective, and enhance readability. Scan single pages or multi-page documents with ease. **MANAGE YOUR PDF LIBRARY** Browse all your PDFs in a clean grid or list view. Sort by name, date, or size. Open, rename, delete, and organize your documents from one central library. **ANNOTATE & MARK UP** A full suite of annotation tools at your fingertips: - Highlight, underline, and strikethrough text - Add sticky notes and free text annotations - Draw with pen, marker, or pencil using multiple colors and stroke widths - Insert shapes: rectangles, circles, lines, and arrows - Place image stamps on any page - Undo and redo every change **ADVANCED PDF EDITOR** Open the built-in visual editor to move, resize, and arrange annotations with precision. Powered by a full canvas editor for fine-grained control over every element on the page. **WI-FI FILE SHARING** Share PDFs between your device and any computer on the same network — no cables, no cloud, no apps needed on the other end. Just scan the QR code or type the address in any browser to: - Upload PDFs from your computer to your device - Download PDFs from your device to your computer - Rename and delete files remotely - Optional PIN protection for secure access **PRINT FROM YOUR DEVICE** Print any PDF directly from the app to any AirPrint-compatible printer. **THEMES** Choose between System, Light, Dark, and Sepia themes to match your preference and reduce eye strain. **COMPLETELY OFFLINE** PDF Maker Pro works 100% without an internet connection. No accounts, no cloud storage, no tracking. Your files stay private on your device. **FREE TRIAL** Try every feature free for 2 days. After the trial, unlock full access permanently with a single one-time purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring charges, no hidden fees. **KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE** - Document scanner with auto edge detection - Full PDF viewer with page navigation - Rich annotation tools (highlight, draw, text, shapes, images) - Visual canvas editor for precise edits - Wi-Fi file transfer with browser-based UI - QR code for instant connection - PIN-protected sharing - AirPrint support - Grid and list library views - 4 visual themes - Fully offline — no internet required - No subscription — pay once, use forever - Privacy first — no data collection Download PDF Maker Pro today and take full control of your documents.

About

Scan Flow

Features
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Scan Flow turns paper into clean, multi-page PDFs, fast. Point your camera at a document, receipt, or note, and Scan Flow auto-detects the edges, straightens the page, and adds it to your document. Reorder the pages, name it, and you have a polished multi-page PDF ready to share. No subscription. No account. Nothing leaves your device. SCAN ANYTHING • Auto edge-detection and perspective correction • Multi-page capture: keep adding pages in one go • Or import existing photos straight from your library CLEAN, TIDY PAGES • Pages are laid out on uniform US-Letter sheets, never stretched or cropped • Combine many pages into one polished multi-page PDF PUT IT IN ORDER • Drag pages to reorder them • Delete or retake any page • Name your document before you export SHARE YOUR WAY • Export a single multi-page PDF • Or save every page as JPEGs bundled into one .zip • Send to Files, Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or print PRIVATE BY DESIGN • 100% on-device. No cloud, no tracking, no sign-in. FREE & PRO Scan Flow is free to use for documents up to 2 pages. Unlock Scan Flow Pro once ($4.99) for unlimited pages and ZIP export. One purchase, yours forever, no subscription.

Screenshots

PDF Maker Pro4 screens
Scan Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Maker Pro and Scan Flow 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Maker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scan Flow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PDF Maker Pro versus Scan Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Maker ProScan Flow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmar M Abu sharifaAll Good Folks Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Maker Pro

One-time1
  • PDF Maker Pro - Full Access$4.99
1 purchases

Scan Flow

One-time1
  • Scan Flow Pro$4.99

Questions

Is PDF Maker Pro free?
PDF Maker Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan Flow free?
Scan Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Maker Pro or Scan Flow have ads?
Neither PDF Maker Pro nor Scan Flow shows ads.

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