# PDF Utility vs Pure PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pure PDF Scanner at none against PDF Utility's 1. Pure PDF Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown). PDF Utility's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pure PDF Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Utility | Pure PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Size | 69 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sachinbhai Surani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838685550) | [Incredible Inventions Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531578712) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-utility-merge-split-pdf/id6761531369)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime premium | $12.99 | one-time |


### Pure PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-pdf-scanner/id6762091096)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Utility free?

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

### Is Pure PDF Scanner free?

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

### Do PDF Utility or Pure PDF Scanner have ads?

PDF Utility shows ads; Pure PDF Scanner does not.

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