# ScanKit vs NovaPDF

The clearest difference is price: NovaPDF at Free against ScanKit's $1.99. NovaPDF also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ScanKit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

NovaPDF is free to download; ScanKit costs $1.99 up front. ScanKit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and NovaPDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanKit | NovaPDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pravinbhai Paghdal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884073993) | [youssef Boughaba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895177124) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scankit-pdf-document-scanner/id6775195710)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### NovaPDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novapdf-pdf-scanner-and-editor/id6775260350)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Annually | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanKit free?

ScanKit costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is NovaPDF free?

NovaPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ScanKit or NovaPDF have ads?

NovaPDF shows ads; ScanKit does not.

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