# PDF Tools vs Scanling

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF Tools at none against Scanling's 1. PDF Tools also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Scanling's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDF Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Tools | Scanling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VENTRYDIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895929583) | [Enoxys](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859656809) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-scan-merge-split/id6784175522)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scanling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanling-pdf-scanner-and-ocr/id6789514132)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Capture, enhance, and organize your files with automatic edge detection and on-device OCR. Enjoy unlimited features without subscriptions or watermarks.

**Highlights:** Automatic edge detection, On-device OCR, Multi-page document support, Export as JPEG or PDF, Folder organization, Face ID app lock

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip - coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Tools free?

PDF Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scanling free?

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

### Do PDF Tools or Scanling have ads?

PDF Tools shows ads; Scanling does not.

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