Comparison

PDF Scanner vs PageForge

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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PaperSnap - PDF Scanner Scan Documents & Share Files Turn everyday paper into clear digital files that are ready to send. PaperSnap helps you scan documents, receipts, notes, photos, IDs, book pages, and more whenever you need a tidy copy on your iPhone. Choose the format that fits the job: - PDF for documents, contracts, and invoices - JPG for quick sharing - PNG for crisp image files Use PaperSnap at work, school, while traveling, or for daily paperwork. Scan, convert, and share files through your favorite iPhone apps, and keep useful digital copies of the papers that matter.

About

PageForge

This app offers a comprehensive suite of on-device document management tools. Create, scan, convert, and organize files privately, with features like Wi-Fi transfer, ZIP archiving, and PDF text editing. It's designed for efficient document workflows.

Highlights
  • On-device document processing
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • ZIP and RAR archive tools
  • PDF merging, splitting, and editing
  • Document scanning and conversion
  • Office file preview and conversion
  • Encrypted file handling
Features
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PageForge is an on-device document toolbox for iPhone and iPad. Create, scan, convert, and organize documents quickly. Most processing runs on your device, so your files stay private. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS VERSION - Wi-Fi Transfer: upload files from your computer to iPhone or iPad over the same Wi-Fi network, with upload progress on phone and browser - Archive tools: pack files into ZIP (optional password); extract ZIP and RAR into your Files library, with overwrite or keep-both for duplicates - Smarter file picking: choose from the system file picker or your in-app Files library when using tools from Home - File preview: preview PDF, images, text, and Office files in the Files detail view - PDF text editing: extract text from text-based PDFs, edit on device, save as a new PDF; complex layouts can export to Word via Layout Restore - Layout Restore improvements: better table handling when exporting to Word - Convert history: recent tasks show a fixed completion time - PageForge Pro: Monthly and Yearly subscription plans PDF TOOLS Merge, split, rotate, and reorder PDF pages. Read PDFs with search and highlights. Compress, sign, watermark, and fill forms (including batch fill). Export PDF pages to images. On-device OCR. Pro features include Layout Restore and Smart Export (searchable PDF and structured Word output). SCAN AND CAPTURE Scan paper documents with the camera. Convert images to PDF. ID card scan and passport photo tools. OFFICE AND CONVERSION Preview Word and Excel files. Convert Word and Excel to PDF. Pack and extract ZIP archives. Encrypt or decrypt supported document types. FILES LIBRARY Import, favorite, tag, and search documents. Optional iCloud sync (user-controlled). Share Extension to save files from other apps. Designed for students, professionals, and small businesses who need efficient document workflows while keeping files private. PRIVACY Core document processing is performed on-device by default. Optional iCloud sync is user-controlled. Privacy Policy: https://api.qlcai.com/static/compress.html SUBSCRIPTION PLANS (AUTO-RENEWABLE) - PageForge Pro Monthly - PageForge Pro Yearly Pricing is shown in-app and on the App Store subscription sheet, and may vary by country or region. The exact amount is based on your local App Store pricing tier. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. - Restore Purchases is available in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
PageForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Scanner at every 2 days against PageForge's weekly. PDF Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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. PDF Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PageForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner ships an update every 2 days, PageForge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PDF Scanner versus PageForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScannerPageForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKUO CHENG-YENhuang li

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
2 purchases

PageForge

Subscriptions2
  • PageForge Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PageForge Pro Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PageForge free?
PageForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Scanner or PageForge have ads?
Neither PDF Scanner nor PageForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or PageForge?
PDF Scanner ships an update every 2 days, and PageForge weekly. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on October 25, 2026 and PageForge on October 24, 2026.

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