Comparison

PureDocu vs PDF Scanner & Doc Editor

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

Head to head
About

PureDocu

Transform your device into a private document scanner and editor. Convert files, extract text with OCR, and organize your documents securely on-device.

Highlights
  • Scan documents, IDs, and books
  • Convert between PDF, Word, Excel, TXT, JPG
  • Extract text with OCR
  • Edit, merge, split, and compress PDFs
  • Organize with folders
  • 100% on-device processing
Features
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PureDocu — Scanner, Converter & PDF Toolkit Scan, convert, and read documents — all on your device, nothing uploaded. PureDocu turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful, private document workspace. Scan paper with your camera, convert files between formats, edit PDFs, and read it all in a built-in reader — without an account, without the cloud, and without anyone ever seeing your files. SCAN ANYTHING • Documents — auto edge-detection, multi-page, crisp enhancement • ID cards — front and back combined onto a single page • Passports — reads the details automatically • Books — facing pages split into two • QR codes & barcodes — scan and open in a tap • Import photos from your library and turn them into a document ENHANCE & PERFECT • Color, grayscale, and crisp black & white filters • Re-crop and straighten edges after capture • Rotate, reorder, and delete pages • OCR — extract text or create searchable PDFs EXPORT YOUR WAY • Save scans as PDF, Word, Excel, TXT, or JPG • Choose the page size — A4, A3, Letter, and more • Protect with a password or add a watermark • Print with AirPrint or share anywhere CONVERT & READ • Convert between PDF, EPUB, DOCX, HTML, TXT, and Markdown • Preserves images and formatting • Read the result in the built-in reader with dark mode A COMPLETE PDF TOOLKIT • Sign, merge, split, and compress • Lock, watermark, redact, and annotate • Organize, extract, and reorder pages • Make scanned PDFs searchable with OCR ORGANIZED & PRIVATE • Folders and search keep everything tidy • Optional iCloud sync across your own devices • 100% on-device — no uploads, no servers, no account, no tracking Your documents are yours. PureDocu processes everything on your device, so your scans, IDs, and files never leave your iPhone or iPad. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/puredocu Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDF Scanner & Doc Editor

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PDF Scanner — Scan, Sign, and Edit Documents in Seconds Turn your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Capture paper documents with your camera, clean them up automatically, edit the recognized text right on the page, add your signature, and turn everything into a polished PDF — all without leaving the app. SMART SCANNING Point your camera at any document and PDF Scanner automatically detects the edges, corrects perspective, and crops it perfectly. Import photos from your gallery just as easily — auto-crop works there too. EDIT TEXT — NOT JUST SCAN IT This isn't just OCR that copies text out. Tap any line of recognized text directly on the scanned page to retype it, change the font, resize it, or move it — the edit is patched right into the document, in place. REAL SIGNATURES Draw your signature with your finger, save it for reuse, and place it anywhere on the page. Resize, rotate, and adjust it precisely — or swap it out any time. MERGE, SPLIT, AND ORGANIZE Combine multiple scans into a single PDF, split a document into separate files, reorder pages, and keep everything organized with sorting and a clean list or grid view. SHARE INSTANTLY Export and share your finished PDF anywhere — Mail, Messages, cloud storage, or any app on your phone. WHY PDF SCANNER • No clunky menus — everything happens right on the page • Clean, distraction-free design • Your documents stay on your device • Fast enough to scan a whole stack of papers in minutes Whether it's a contract to sign, a receipt to save, or a stack of paperwork to digitize, PDF Scanner gets it done without the hassle of a physical scanner. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pdfscanner-2026/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pdfscanner-2026/terms Support: suppapp24@gmail.com

Screenshots

PureDocu4 screens
PDF Scanner & Doc Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Scanner & Doc Editor at weekly against PureDocu's monthly. PDF Scanner & Doc Editor also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PureDocu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PDF Scanner & Doc Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PureDocu ships an update monthly, PDF Scanner & Doc Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PureDocu versus PDF Scanner & Doc Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureDocuPDF Scanner & Doc Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilip TarimoOleh Antoniuk

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PureDocu

Subscriptions3
  • PureDocu Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PureDocu Pro Quarterly3 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • PureDocu Pro Annual3 Days trial$10.991 Year
3 purchases

PDF Scanner & Doc Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly — Special Offer$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PureDocu free?
PureDocu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner & Doc Editor free?
PDF Scanner & Doc Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PureDocu or PDF Scanner & Doc Editor have ads?
Neither PureDocu nor PDF Scanner & Doc Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PureDocu or PDF Scanner & Doc Editor?
PureDocu ships an update monthly, and PDF Scanner & Doc Editor weekly. Most recently, PureDocu was updated on October 9, 2026 and PDF Scanner & Doc Editor on October 24, 2026.

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