Comparison

PDF Toolkit vs Scanry

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

Head to head
About

PDF Toolkit

Features
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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/

About

Scanry

Features
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Scan paperwork, receipts and notes into clean PDFs, right on your iPhone or iPad. Scanning, editing and Standard PDF export are free, with no ads and no forced watermarks. SCAN IN SECONDS • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Document, Photo and ID Card modes: capture each side of an ID card, then place both sides on a single page • Import from Photos or Files: PDF, JPEG, PNG, HEIC and TIFF EDIT WITHOUT LOSING THE ORIGINAL • Four-corner crop with a magnifier, plus seven filters • Rotate, duplicate, reorder and select pages in batches • Your original capture stays in the saved document, so you can adjust the crop any time ARRANGE AND EXPORT YOUR WAY • Combine 2–4 pages onto a single A4 sheet • Export a PDF with Auto, A3, A4, A5 or Letter page size • Export a whole document as JPEG images • Name your file before you share it • Add a watermark (text or your own image) and page numbers, and save your favorite styles as templates (Pro) • Password-protect your PDF (Pro) MORE CONTROL WITH SCANRY PRO • Compression Studio: set quality and resolution, compare before and after, and preview the estimated size. Final size is calculated when you export • Original-resolution and custom-compressed PDFs • Searchable PDFs using on-device OCR • Extract all text to .txt or .rtf • Merge, split, markup and saved signatures ALWAYS FREE • Select, search and copy text inside an open document • Folders and tags; search by document name, folder or tag • App Lock with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents are processed on your device. No account is required, and Scanry never uploads your documents. You choose where to save or share exported files. There is no third-party analytics SDK. CHOOSE HOW TO GO PRO Pay once with Lifetime, or subscribe for 1 month (with a 3-day free trial if you're eligible), 3 months or 1 year. Every plan unlocks the same Pro features on iPhone and iPad. Your local price is shown before you buy, and Restore Purchases is available in Settings and on the upgrade screen. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nguyenducdung.github.io/app-privacy-site/scanry/privacy.html The interface is available in 15 languages. Questions or feedback: nguyenducdung1803@gmail.com

Screenshots

PDF Toolkit4 screens
Scanry4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Toolkit and Scanry 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Toolkit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scanry sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PDF Toolkit versus Scanry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolkitScanry
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuong Chi NgoNGUYEN DUC DUNG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Toolkit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
4 purchases

Scanry

Subscriptions3
  • Scanry Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Scanry Pro 3 Monthly$4.993 Months
  • Scanry Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scanry Lifetime$14.99

Questions

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

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