Scanly vs PDF Converter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanly
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The fastest way to scan, convert and organize PDFs on your iPhone — fully on-device, fully private. Scanly turns your camera into a precision document scanner with automatic edge detection, multi-page capture and OCR-ready output. Then it gives you every tool a paperless workflow actually needs: convert between PDF and Office, merge, split, compress, sign, watermark, lock with Face ID, and export to JPG. No cloud upload. No account. No subscription. — SCAN — • Auto edge detection and perspective correction • Capture unlimited pages in one session • Review, reorder and delete pages before saving • Import existing PDFs from Files or Photos — CONVERT (NATIVE, NO INTERNET) — • PDF → Word (.docx) • PDF → Excel (.xlsx) • PDF → PowerPoint (.pptx) • PDF → JPG (per page) • Word / Excel → PDF • Image → PDF (from camera roll) — ORGANIZE — • Merge multiple PDFs into one • Split a PDF into single-page files • Extract selected pages • Rearrange page order with drag handles • Compress to shrink file size — SECURE — • Lock any PDF with a password • Lock with Face ID / Touch ID — a strong random password is generated and stored in your device's Keychain, retrievable only with biometrics • Unlock instantly when reopening in the app — SIGN & ANNOTATE — • Draw your signature with Apple Pencil or finger • Add text watermarks (CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, etc.) • Extract text from any PDF with on-device OCR — BUILT FOR iOS — • 100% on-device — your documents never leave your iPhone • Works offline anywhere • Light & Dark mode • 10 languages: English, Tiếng Việt, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, Español, Français, Deutsch, Português, Bahasa Indonesia • Native SwiftUI, optimised for iPhone 14 and later • No subscription. No ads. No tracking. — PRIVACY — We don't have a server. There's nothing to send and nothing to leak. Face ID is used only to unlock PDFs you've explicitly locked. Camera access is only used when you tap Scan. Download Scanly and turn your iPhone into a complete document workspace today.
PDF Converter
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Welcome to PDF Converter — your all-in-one PDF productivity companion for iPhone and iPad. Edit, convert, compress, organize and secure your PDF files with a fast, modern, and completely ad-free experience. No subscriptions. No hidden limitations. Just powerful PDF tools built for productivity. Why choose PDF Converter? • Fast PDF Reader Open and read large PDF files smoothly with crisp rendering, fast loading, and instant navigation. • Powerful PDF Editing Rotate, delete, and reorder pages easily with safe, non-destructive editing. • Smart PDF Compression Reduce file size quickly while maintaining high-quality text and images. • Image to PDF Conversion Convert photos, scans, and screenshots into professional PDF documents instantly. • Secure Your Files Protect sensitive documents with password encryption while keeping everything stored locally on your device. • Privacy First Your files never leave your device. No uploads, no cloud storage, and no tracking. • Clean File Management Organize, access, and manage your PDFs in a simple and efficient workspace. • Modern Themes Choose between light, dark, system, and custom themes for a personalized experience. Built for speed. Designed for simplicity. Made for productivity. Download PDF Converter today and enjoy a truly free, private, and ad-free PDF experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scanly at 17.0 against PDF Converter's 26.4. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scanly | PDF Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Manh Dung Nguyen | Yusuf OZCAN |
In-app purchases
Scanly
No in-app purchases
PDF Converter
No in-app purchases








