Comparison

Scanter vs PDF Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Scanter

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Scanter is the fastest way to turn paper into polished PDFs. Built as a lightweight PDF scanner and document toolkit, Scanter helps you scan, edit, sign, and share documents in seconds — right from your phone. Whether you're a student digitizing notes, a freelancer sending contracts, or a business owner handling receipts and invoices, Scanter gives you a clean, distraction-free workflow that just works. WHY USERS CHOOSE SCANTER • Crystal-clear scans with automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Batch scanning to capture multi-page documents in seconds • Smart filters: color, grayscale, black & white, magic enhance • OCR text recognition to make scans searchable, copyable, and editable • Export to PDF or JPG with a single tap • Works offline — your documents never need to leave your device SCAN ANYTHING • Contracts, agreements, and forms • Receipts and expense reports • ID cards, passports, and business cards • Handwritten notes and whiteboards • Books, articles, and study materials • Tax documents and invoices PDF TOOLS YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE • Merge multiple scans into one PDF • Split, reorder, and delete pages • Compress PDFs to shrink file size • Add signatures, initials, dates, and text • Rotate, crop, and adjust pages instantly • Protect sensitive documents with a password SMART OCR Scanter's OCR engine reads printed and handwritten text in dozens of languages, so you can copy a paragraph from a scanned page, search across your archive by keyword, or convert a photo of a receipt into editable text. ORGANIZE WITH EASE • Custom folders and tags • Smart search across file names and OCR content • Auto-naming templates for receipts, invoices, and IDs • Quick favorites for documents you reuse SHARE IN ONE TAP Send documents via email, Messages, AirDrop, WhatsApp, Slack, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, and more. Print directly from the app, or save back to your camera roll. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Your documents stay yours. Scans are processed on-device, and we never sell your data. Lock the app with Face ID or a passcode for extra peace of mind. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE A clean, modern interface that gets out of your way. Whether it's your first scan or your thousandth, Scanter feels familiar in seconds. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Scanter is available in 28 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, and more. Stop carrying paper. Start carrying Scanter. Download Scanter today and turn every document into a clean, searchable PDF in seconds. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Scanter offers auto-renewing subscriptions that unlock unlimited bandwidth, access to global premium features, and advanced encryption capabilities. Eligible users may be offered a free trial period; thereafter, an active premium subscription is required for uninterrupted and unlimited access. Premium subscription options include monthly $4.99 and yearly $34.99 plans. Prices may vary by country or region and are clearly displayed within the app prior to purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://scanterapp.com/terms-tr.html Privacy Policy: https://scanterapp.com/privacy-tr.html

About

PDF Toolkit

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PDF Toolkit helps you scan, edit, convert, organize, and secure documents in one powerful app. Scan paper documents into high-quality PDFs, extract text with OCR, sign contracts, convert files, compress large documents, and protect sensitive files with Face ID and password security. Everything works directly on your device for maximum privacy and speed. Scan Documents Anywhere SCAN DOCUMENTS IN SECONDS • Automatic document edge detection • Multi-page scanning • Image enhancement and cleanup • Import from Photos, Files, iCloud Drive, AirDrop, and external storage • Create searchable PDF documents OCR Text Recognition EXTRACT TEXT WITH OCR • Recognize text from images and PDFs • Optimized for English and Vietnamese • Automatic language detection • Copy and reuse extracted text • Create searchable PDF files Convert Between Popular Formats CONVERT FILES EASILY • Images to PDF • PDF to JPG, PNG, and HEIC • Word to PDF • Excel to PDF • Export documents in multiple formats Professional PDF Tools EDIT AND MANAGE PDFs • Merge PDF files • Extract selected pages • Reorder pages • Crop pages • Compress PDF size • Add annotations and notes • Flatten markups • Add custom watermarks • Password-protect PDF files Sign Documents DIGITAL SIGNATURES • Draw signatures by hand • Create signatures from text • Import signature images • Save signatures for future use • Sign contracts and forms instantly Read and Listen SMART DOCUMENT READING • Fast PDF viewer • Office document preview • Built-in text-to-speech reader • Adjustable speed and pitch • Background playback • Lock Screen and headphone controls Organize Your Files STAY ORGANIZED • Folders and subfolders • Color tags • Favorites • Smart folders • Search and filtering • Batch file actions • Storage statistics • Recycle bin with automatic cleanup Privacy First YOUR DOCUMENTS STAY PRIVATE • No account required • No document uploads to developer servers • On-device OCR and processing • Face ID and Touch ID protection • Private folders • Password-protected PDFs • Secure Keychain password storage PDF Toolkit PRO UNLOCK PDF TOOLKIT PRO • Unlimited scanning • Unlimited image-to-PDF conversion • No watermarks • OCR text extraction • Word and Excel conversion • PDF merge, split, crop, and compress tools • Annotation tools • Unlimited saved signatures • iCloud backup and sync • Unlimited storage • Export complete backups Subscription Section Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions can be managed and canceled in App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://phuongchiii.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://phuongchiii.netlify.app/policy Read more about Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scanter4 screens
PDF Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scanter and PDF Toolkit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Scanter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Toolkit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scanter versus PDF Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanterPDF Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVISORYA YAZILIM VE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETIPhuong Chi Ngo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scanter

Subscriptions2
  • Scanter Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Scanter Yearly$34.991 Year
2 purchases

PDF Toolkit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanter free?
Scanter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Toolkit free?
PDF Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scanter or PDF Toolkit have ads?
Neither Scanter nor PDF Toolkit shows ads.

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