Comparison

PDF Scanner vs SnapDoc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.   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.   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.   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 sections—perfect for organising reports, presentations, and study materials.   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

SnapDoc

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SnapDoc is your all-in-one document scanner and PDF editor for iPhone and iPad. Scan documents, receipts, IDs, notes, and whiteboards in seconds. Automatically detect edges, correct perspective, enhance image quality, then edit, annotate, sign, organize, and share your PDFs — all with a fast, private, on-device experience. SCAN WITH EASE • Automatic edge detection with a live scanning overlay • Auto-capture when your document is steady, or capture manually • Perspective correction for clean, straightened pages • Scan documents, receipts, IDs, notes, and whiteboards ENHANCE YOUR SCANS • Boost text for sharper, more readable documents • Remove shadows and uneven lighting • Sharpen, Grayscale, and Black & White filters • Turn photos and scans into clean PDFs EDIT & ANNOTATE PDFs • Add text and images to your PDFs • Draw naturally with Pen • Add stamps for quick annotations • Sign documents with your signature • Reorder, rotate, and delete pages • Merge multiple PDFs into one PROTECT YOUR DOCUMENTS • Password-protect PDF documents • Keep sensitive files in a Private Folder • Protect your Private Folder with a passcode and Face ID READ PDFs YOUR WAY • Full-screen reading mode for a distraction-free experience • Adjust your reading view for a comfortable experience • Easily navigate through multi-page documents STAY ORGANIZED • Organize documents into folders • Keep important files in one place • Protect sensitive documents with a private folder, passcode, and Face ID SHARE & EXPORT • Export high-quality, selectable PDFs • Save documents to Files • Share via Mail, Messages, AirDrop, and other apps PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your scans and documents are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our servers. Scan. Edit. Annotate. Sign. Read. SnapDoc gives you everything you need to work with documents on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
SnapDoc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnapDoc at none against PDF Scanner's 2. 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. PDF Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SnapDoc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PDF Scanner versus SnapDoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerSnapDoc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParthiv VananiSoe Htut

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Scanner Week$4.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Year$19.991 Year
None

SnapDoc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapDoc free?
SnapDoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Scanner or SnapDoc have ads?
Both PDF Scanner and SnapDoc show ads.

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