Comparison

PDF Tools vs Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Tools

Features
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PDF Tools helps you organize sensitive documents faster with on-device PDF workflows built for privacy and efficiency. Merge, edit, split, compress, sign, and convert images to PDF on your iPhone without uploading files to a server. It is designed for real tasks such as combining contracts before sending, compressing reports for sharing, organizing study materials, or signing documents while away from a desk. The workflow stays focused, fast, and easy to understand. If you want a PDF tool that balances privacy, daily usefulness, and a clean native iOS experience, this app gives you practical document actions together with a built-in local library for follow-up access and export. Key features: - Merge multiple PDF files in your preferred order - Edit pages with reorder, delete, and split actions - Compress PDFs for easier sharing and storage - Add text watermarks for document ownership and archive control - Insert handwritten signatures for common approval and signing workflows - Convert multiple images into one PDF document - Manage processed files locally with preview, rename, delete, and export Best-fit use cases: - Office work: contracts, invoices, reports, and meeting materials - School work: lecture notes, handouts, assignments, and revision packs - Privacy-focused users: local processing for documents that should not leave the device Why it converts better: - Private by design with on-device processing - Covers a full document workflow instead of a single task - Reduces friction with focused actions and native iPhone interaction - Keeps processed files accessible in a local library for ongoing use Notes: - Premium benefits, pricing, and trial availability must match the actual StoreKit configuration - Future metadata updates should prioritize conversion and search term performance [Protocol Description] End User Software Usage Terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use https://www.sharezer.com/app/agreement/TermsofUse.html Privacy Policy https://www.sharezer.com/app/agreement/PrivacyPolicy.html

About

Scanner

Features
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Scanner is a simple and practical smart scanning tool that supports document scanning, OCR text recognition, PDF export, QR code scanning and generation, table recognition, photo counting, AR measurement, and image enhancement. You can quickly scan contracts, notes, receipts, study materials, and paper documents. Scanner automatically enhances image quality, extracts text from images, and creates clear PDF files that are easy to save and share. Whether you are organizing study materials, archiving office documents, or saving everyday paper information, Scanner helps you complete tasks more efficiently. Scanner also supports table structure recognition and CSV export, making it easier to organize paper tables and screenshot data. It supports QR code scanning and recognition, and allows you to generate QR codes from text or links. The photo counting feature can detect similar objects in images, mark them with numbers, and count them. You can also use the AR camera for simple distance measurements. Core scanning, recognition, measurement, and image processing features are performed locally on your device by default. Scanned files, recognition results, and history records are stored on your device, allowing you to preview, search, export, share, or delete them anytime. Scanner is suitable for studying, office work, document organization, file archiving, object counting, simple measurement, and daily record keeping, turning your iPhone into a portable scanner. Privacy Policy: https://jingyan365.cn/scanner/privacy.html
 Terms of Use: https://jingyan365.cn/scanner/terms.html

Screenshots

PDF Tools4 screens
Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. PDF Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PDF Tools versus Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolsScanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerε°‘ζ³½ 撁国青 ι—«

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Tools

Subscriptions2
  • One Month VIP7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • One-year membership$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent VIP$12.99
None

Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Tools or Scanner have ads?
PDF Tools shows ads; Scanner does not.

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