PDF Scanner vs Phrase Core
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Scanner
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Turn paperwork into a fast, simple digital workflow with Esign PDF. Scan documents, receipts and ID cards into clear PDF files, import existing files or photos, and keep everything neatly organized in folders and favorites. Create signatures by drawing, typing or scanning them, save them for reuse, and place them exactly where needed. Add ready-made or custom stamps, highlight important text and apply watermarks in just a few taps. Powerful PDF tools help you add, delete and reorder pages, merge documents, turn photos into PDF, and convert PDF pages to PNG or JPEG. OCR recognizes text in scans so you can review and export it with ease. Rename, search, preview, share and export your documents from one convenient workspace. No printer, no complicated steps—just everything you need to scan, sign, edit and finish documents faster. https://complete-taxicab-498.notion.site/Privacy-policy-Esign-PDF-Scan-Sign-Edit-3a0371b129ce80e0b632cb8b31e1d599 https://complete-taxicab-498.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-Esign-PDF-Scan-Sign-Edit-3a0371b129ce80479250f6857a5b0800 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Phrase Core
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Phrase Core is a local-first AI writing assistant for clearer everyday messages. Rewrite text, fix grammar, make messages shorter, adjust the tone, or create a clearer reply for personal and work conversations. Fast and Medium use downloadable AI models that run directly on your device, so your text stays local. Smart uses cloud AI for longer and more demanding rewrites and is available with Phrase Core Pro. What you can do: • Rewrite messages clearly • Fix grammar and awkward wording • Make text shorter • Make messages more polite, confident, friendly, neutral, or professional • Generate replies • Choose between Fast, Medium, and Smart modes • Process up to 800 characters locally and up to 4,000 with Smart Phrase Core is designed to be simple, focused, and privacy-conscious. No account is required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://miklegol.github.io/phrase-core-legal/legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Phrase Core at daily against PDF Scanner's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Phrase Core sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PDF Scanner ships an update every 4 days, Phrase Core daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Scanner | Phrase Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrei Vazhenov | Mykhailo Holovatskyi |
In-app purchases
PDF Scanner
- Esign weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Esign PDF - Scan & Sign, Edit3 Days trial2 variants$5.997 Days
- Esign PDF - Scan & Sign, Edit$34.991 Year
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- Esign annual$39.991 Year
- Esign PDF - Scan & Sign, Edit$39.991 Year
- Esign PDF - Scan & Sign, Edit$54.99
- Esign PDF - Scan & Sign, Edit2 variants$59.99
Phrase Core
- Phrase Core Pro$3.991 Month
