# PDF Editor vs PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Editor at none against PDF Scanner's 2. PDF Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PDF Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Size | 79 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asmitaben Viradiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854306282) | [程辉 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789610048) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-merge-split-scan/id6761751826)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-pagemuster/id6796924191)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PageMuster Personal Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |
| PageMuster Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Do PDF Editor or PDF Scanner have ads?

PDF Editor shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.

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