# PDF Tools vs Scanner

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Tools | Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [少泽 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/897112791) | [国青 闫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609031117) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-split-merge-comp/id6787011787)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| One-year membership | $4.99 | per year |
| Permanent VIP | $12.99 | one-time |


### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-ocr-document-scan/id6797518219)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*