Comparison

PDF Editor vs Pure PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

Features
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PDF Editor โ€” merge PDF files, split PDF, compress PDF, scan documents with camera OCR, extract pages, delete pages, duplicate and rename PDF. The all-in-one PDF management tool for iPhone & iPad. PDF MANAGEMENT TOOLS: MERGE PDF Combine multiple PDF files into one document instantly. Merge PDF files from Files app, Google Drive, iCloud, or Dropbox. No file size limits. No watermark. The fastest PDF merger on iPhone. SPLIT PDF Split PDF files into separate pages or custom page ranges. Separate any PDF into individual files with a single tap. Works fully offline โ€” split PDF without uploading to any server. COMPRESS PDF Reduce PDF file size without losing quality. Compress PDF for email, iMessage, or cloud sharing. Shrink PDF documents from megabytes to kilobytes in seconds. DELETE PAGES Remove unwanted pages from any PDF. Delete PDF pages one by one or select multiple pages to delete in bulk. Preview every page before you delete. EXTRACT PAGES Extract specific pages from a PDF and save them as a brand-new file. Our PDF page extractor lets you pull out any page range with full precision. DUPLICATE PAGES Copy and duplicate pages within any PDF document. Perfect for reusable templates, repeated form sections, and structured reports. RENAME & ORGANIZE PDF Rename PDF files, sort your library, and keep all your documents organized in one clean interface. OCR & SCANNING TOOLS: CAMERA SCAN TO PDF Use your iPhone or iPad camera to scan paper documents directly to PDF. Our built-in document scanner auto-detects edges, corrects perspective, and produces sharp, clean PDF scans. Scan receipts, contracts, notes, forms, and books โ€” all saved instantly as PDF. OCR โ€” EXTRACT TEXT FROM PDF Turn any scanned PDF into searchable, editable text using advanced OCR (optical character recognition). Extract text from PDF images, scanned documents, and image-only PDFs with high accuracy. Copy, search, or export the extracted text directly. WHY USERS CHOOSE THIS APP: Works 100% offline โ€” no internet required No account or sign-up needed No watermarks on any output No file size limits All tools in one free app Fast, clean interface designed for iPhone & iPad

About

Pure PDF Scanner

Features
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Pure PDF Scanner is an all-in-one document scanner and PDF editor built to help you scan, create, edit, organize and share PDFs with ease. Capture documents from your camera, import images from Photos or bring in existing PDFs and manage everything from one clean workspace. Use Pure PDF Scanner for receipts, notes, books, assignments, office files, contracts, forms and study material. Crop pages, adjust edges, rotate and arrange them and refine page quality for clearer, more readable digital copies. The app also makes everyday PDF work simple. Join multiple PDFs into one file, split large PDFs into smaller ranges, organize documents into folders and export pages as JPG or PNG when needed. Whether you are a student, professional, teacher or simply keeping personal records in order, Pure PDF Scanner helps keep your documents tidy and easy to access. Features: - Scan documents and save as PDF - Import from camera or Photos - Fast live scan mode for quick capture sessions - Smart scan mode with auto crop - No watermarks - Crop, rotate, reorder and enhance pages - Multiple filters and adjustment controls - Custom user defined filter support for fine-tuned control - Create folders and organize files neatly - Import existing PDF files - Join multiple PDFs into one document - Split PDFs into selected page ranges - Share PDFs to other apps easily - Export pages as JPG or PNG - Export all data as a single ZIP archive - Light, dark and system theme support - Scan quality and resolution selection - Document name customization Pure PDF Scanner is the most feature rich & practical mobile document scanner and PDF management tool for work, study and everyday use.

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
Pure PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pure PDF Scanner at none against PDF Editor's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
PDF Editor versus Pure PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditorPure PDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.615.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size79 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsmitaben ViradiyaIncredible Inventions Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

PDF Editor

No in-app purchases

None

Pure PDF Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pure PDF Scanner free?
Pure PDF Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Editor or Pure PDF Scanner have ads?
PDF Editor shows ads; Pure PDF Scanner does not.

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