Comparison

JustPDF vs QuietScan

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

Head to head
About

JustPDF

A minimalist PDF reader for local document storage and offline viewing. Import PDFs from various sources into a private library designed for focus. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with a one-time purchase for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Offline PDF reading
  • Private on-device storage
  • Clean PDF viewer
  • No ads
  • No account or cloud dependency
  • Fast access to library
  • One-time purchase
Features
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JustPDF is a minimalist PDF reader for people who want one simple place for the PDFs that matter. Import PDFs from Files, Mail, Safari, AirDrop, or other apps and keep them stored locally on your device. Read offline, zoom naturally, scroll without clutter, and reopen documents from a quiet private library built for focus. Why people choose JustPDF: • Offline PDF reader • Private on-device storage • Clean PDF viewer with no ads • No account and no cloud dependency • Fast access to your personal PDF library • One-time purchase, no subscription Start free with your first 3 PDFs. When you need more, unlock unlimited imports with a single lifetime purchase. JustPDF is built for reading, not for bloat. If you want a calm, local PDF reader that stays out of your way, this is it.

About

QuietScan

Features
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QuietScan turns paper documents into clean PDFs. No ads, no watermarks, no sign-in. Everything stays on your device. Scanned images, generated PDFs, and OCR text are saved locally — never uploaded. KEY FEATURES • Four scan modes: Document, Whiteboard, Photo, Business Card • On-device OCR (Japanese + English) using Apples Vision framework • Searchable PDFs you can search inside the Files app • Business card to one-tap save to Contacts • QR code reader • Add pages to existing PDFs • Read recognized text aloud • AirPrint, save pages to Photos, share via Files app • App Lock with Face ID / passcode • Sort and filter your document list, search by filename or OCR text PRIVACY BY DEFAULT • No ads • No watermarks • No account or sign-in • No analytics, no telemetry • OCR runs locally; nothing is sent to a server • PDFs live in the QuietScan folder visible in the Files app QuietScan is built for people who scan paper for work — receipts, contracts, business cards, whiteboard notes — and dont want a scanner app pushing subscriptions and ads at them. Made for iOS 17 and later.

Screenshots

JustPDF4 screens
QuietScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuietScan at none against JustPDF's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. JustPDF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuietScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
JustPDF versus QuietScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustPDFQuietScan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB14 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJohanna HoppeKeisuke Ueda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JustPDF

One-time1
  • JustPDF Lifetime Unlock$4.99
None

QuietScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JustPDF free?
JustPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuietScan free?
QuietScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JustPDF or QuietScan have ads?
Neither JustPDF nor QuietScan shows ads.

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