Comparison

PDF Scanner vs ScanKit

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner

Features
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PDF Converter & Doc Scanner+ turns your iPhone into a smart, portable scanner for documents, receipts, notes, invoices, IDs, books, and more. Capture sharp, high-quality scans anytime, anywhere with a fast and effortless process. Whether for work, study, or personal use, it helps you manage important files on the go. Β  Scan single or multiple pages and save them as PDF files or images in seconds. Smart auto edge detection accurately crops documents, while advanced enhancement tools improve brightness, contrast, and clarity for clean, professional-looking results every time. Convert photos from your gallery into PDFs and keep everything organized in one place. Β  Stay productive with powerful features like OCR text recognition, digital signatures, PDF compression, and instant file sharing. Extract text from scanned pages, sign forms electronically, reduce file sizes, and send documents via Mail, Messages, AirDrop, cloud storage, and more with ease. Β  Easily convert files between multiple formats with built-in PDF tools. Turn images into PDFs or convert PDFs into high-quality images for quick sharing and editing. Merge multiple documents into a single file or split large PDFs into smaller, manageable sectionsβ€”perfect for organising reports, presentations, and study materials. Β  Protect your private files with password security and secure storage options. Organize documents with folders, custom names, and sorting tools for quick access whenever needed. With a clean, user-friendly interface and smooth performance, PDF Converter & Doc Scanner+ makes scanning, converting, and managing documents simple, fast, and reliable. The app offers the following subscription options: - Weekly at $4.99 and Yearly at $ 19.99 - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. - The account is charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned in the user's Account Settings after purchase. By using the app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://parthivprivacy.blogspot.com/2025/12/privacy-policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://parthivprivacy.blogspot.com/2025/12/tearms-and-condition.html

About

ScanKit

Features
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ScanKit: Your Complete Mobile PDF Workspace ScanKit transforms your device into a powerful, secure, and intuitive document manager. Whether you need to digitize receipts, sign contracts on the go, or securely store your ID cards, ScanKit provides professional-grade tools right in your pocket. SMART SCANNING & EDITING Auto-Edge Detection: Instantly captures documents, receipts, and notes with perfect alignment. Pro Filters: Enhance legibility with Color, Grayscale, and our premium AI Magic Enhance for flawless, glare-free results. Advanced OCR: Instantly extract text from your scans to copy, search, or translate. POWERFUL PDF MANAGEMENT Merge & Split: Easily combine multiple pages into a single PDF or extract specific pages from a large document. E-Signatures: Create and save your custom signature to sign documents in seconds. Smart Organization: Categorize your files with custom folders (Receipts, Notes, IDs) to keep your workspace clutter-free. SECURITY & SYNC Password Protection: Lock sensitive documents and PDFs with secure passwords. iCloud Sync: Seamlessly back up and access your files across all your Apple devices. Everything stays synced and up-to-date. Work smarter, faster, and completely paperless with ScanKit. LEGAL & PRIVACY Privacy Policy: https://scan-kit.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://scan-kit.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
ScanKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PDF Scanner at Free against ScanKit's $1.99. PDF Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). ScanKit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

PDF Scanner is free to download; ScanKit costs $1.99 up front. PDF Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ScanKit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
PDF Scanner versus ScanKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerScanKit
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size86 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParthiv VananiPravinbhai Paghdal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Scanner Week$4.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Year$19.991 Year
4 purchases

ScanKit

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanKit free?
ScanKit costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do PDF Scanner or ScanKit have ads?
PDF Scanner shows ads; ScanKit does not.

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