Comparison

PDF Scanner App & Editor vs PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner App & Editor

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a pocket PDF scanner and editor. Scan any document, receipt, passport or ID with the camera, convert photo to PDF, extract text with OCR, sign, and share in seconds. Whether you're a student, freelancer, business owner or just tired of paper piles, this scanner app keeps every document, note and receipt organized, searchable and ready to send — no bulky office scanner needed. — WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT — • SMART DOCUMENT SCANNER Point your camera and let auto edge detection find the page, crop it and clean it up. Adjust corners by hand anytime for a crisp, straight scan every time. • PASSPORT & ID CARD MODE A dedicated capture mode built for passports, ID cards and driver's licenses, so official documents come out sharp and perfectly framed. • PDF CONVERTER & EXPORT Convert your scans and photos to PDF, or export to JPG, Word, PowerPoint or plain text. Turn a picture into a PDF and share it by email, message or any app in one tap. • POWERFUL OCR TEXT RECOGNITION Extract text from any scan with on-device OCR, then edit it live inside the document. Copy, correct and reuse text from paper documents instantly. • PROFESSIONAL FILTERS Choose color, grayscale, black & white or enhanced modes to make text and graphics look clean, clear and professional. • SIGN & ANNOTATE Create and save your signature, then sign contracts and forms with a tap. Highlight, draw, add text notes and mark up any document. • PDF TOOLBOX Merge several documents into one file, split a PDF into single pages, compress large files to save space, and password protect confidential PDF documents. • ORGANIZE & FIND FAST Sort everything into folders, add tags, and find any document instantly with search across titles and recognized text, plus Spotlight support. • PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents are stored on your device, not on our servers. Password protect any PDF and share sensitive files securely. • iCLOUD SYNC Keep your scans in sync and access them on all your devices with secure iCloud sync. — FREE & PREMIUM — PDF Scanner is free to download and use. The free version includes 5 scans per month, up to 2 pages per scan, and 1 folder. Upgrade to Premium to unlock: • Unlimited scans and pages • Unlimited folders • OCR text recognition and live text editing • Highlight, draw, notes and signature annotations • iCloud sync across all your devices Premium is available as an affordable monthly or yearly subscription. — START SCANNING TODAY — Download PDF Scanner App & Editor and turn stacks of paper into clean, searchable PDFs you can sign, edit and share from anywhere. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://logwork.com/pdf-scanner-app/privacy.php Terms of Use: https://logwork.com/pdf-scanner-app/terms.php

About

PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF

Edit, annotate, and organize PDF documents directly on your device. Modify existing text, add new content, and manage pages with a comprehensive suite of offline tools. Prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing and no account required.

Highlights
  • Edit existing PDF text
  • Add new text and images
  • Annotate with drawing tools
  • Organize pages (reorder, delete, rotate)
  • Compress, merge, and split PDFs
  • Add and remove password protection
  • Convert images to PDF
Features
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Edit, annotate, sign, and organize PDFs right on your iPhone and iPad — with no conversion, no account, and no files leaving your device. PDF Editor opens any PDF and lets you change the actual text, mark it up, rearrange pages, and run every common PDF task offline. Your documents are processed entirely on your device. EDIT REAL TEXT • Tap any line and rewrite it — the original font, size, and color are matched automatically • Add new text boxes anywhere on the page • Insert images and your signature ANNOTATE & MARK UP • Draw with a pen or highlighter, then erase cleanly • Add shapes — lines, arrows, rectangles, circles, and more • Highlight, underline, and strike through text • Drop a saved signature in a tap ORGANIZE PAGES • Reorder pages by dragging • Rotate, duplicate, or delete pages • Insert a blank page, another PDF, or an image as a page • Extract selected pages into a new file • Resize pages EVERY PDF TOOL • Compress — shrink file size while keeping text selectable • Merge — combine several PDFs into one • Split — pull out just the pages you need • Lock & Unlock — add or remove password protection (AES-256) • Image to PDF — turn photos into a clean document • Create a blank PDF to start from scratch BUILT FOR PRIVACY • Files are never uploaded — everything happens on device • No sign-in and no account required • Works fully offline ORGANIZED LIBRARY • Keep documents in folders and search your library • Favorite the files you use most • Light and dark mode, on iPhone and iPad Most tools are free. Watch a short video to unlock a Pro action once, or upgrade to PDF Editor Pro for unlimited text editing, premium shapes, and unlimited signatures. — Subscription — PDF Editor Pro is offered as a weekly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://pdfeditoronline.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://pdfeditoronline.app/terms Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Scanner App & Editor4 screens
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Scanner App & Editor at none against PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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 App & Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PDF Scanner App & Editor versus PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner App & EditorPDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebcraft s.r.oQasim Ali

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Scanner App & Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium yearly$34.991 Year
2 purchases

PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is PDF Scanner App & Editor free?
PDF Scanner App & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF free?
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Scanner App & Editor or PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF have ads?
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF shows ads; PDF Scanner App & Editor does not.

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