# PDF Converter vs PDF Scanner Documents

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Converter at 67% against PDF Scanner Documents's 20%. PDF Converter also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 59) and device support (4 vs 2). PDF Scanner Documents's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Converter sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner Documents sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Scanner Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Converter has 6K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of PDF Converter's written reviews are positive against 20% of PDF Scanner Documents's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, PDF Scanner Documents every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Converter | PDF Scanner Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-pdf-editor/id684119875/reviews) | **[4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-documents/id1613509119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 19.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 385 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) | [Audiojoy Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500088430) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-pdf-editor/id684119875)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing, editing, and converting PDF files. It allows users to merge, split, compress, and annotate documents, as well as fill forms and add digital signatures. Convert various file types to PDF and vice versa with ease.

**Highlights:** Merge, split, compress, rotate, unlock, watermark PDFs, Edit PDFs with text, shapes, comments, highlights, Annotate documents with drawing, text boxes, sticky notes, Convert JPG, Word, PPT, Excel, HTML to PDF, Convert PDF to JPG, Word, PPT, Excel, Fill PDF forms and add digital signatures, Password protection and encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Converter Pro with Editor | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Image to PDF Converter - PDF PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Converter, Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Converter Documents To PDF | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter - Convert to PDF Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock-Clipboard-text-editing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock-UnLimted Web To PDF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dropbox,Box,Drive,SkyDrive and Evernote | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF Annotation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlockall | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📤 Convenient file sharing
- 🔒 Secure document handling
- 💡 Helpful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Confusing navigation
- 📤 Issues with file exports

**Reported bugs**

- Conversion quality issues
- Orientation problems with PDFs
- Unreliable file saving
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved file management options
- Seamless integration with cloud storage
- Enhanced PDF editing capabilities
- Customizable user interface
- Better customer support


### PDF Scanner Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-documents/id1613509119)

Transform your smartphone into a portable scanner. Automatically crop, enhance, and correct distortions for professional-quality digital copies of documents, receipts, and books. Extract editable text with built-in OCR and easily share your scans.

**Highlights:** Smart cropping and auto-enhancement, High-quality digital scans, Built-in OCR for editable text, Export and share in PDF, PNG, TXT, File manager with folders, Password protection for documents

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Scanner PRO (Week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner Pro (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner PRO (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner PRO (3 Months) | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| PDF Scanner PRO (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and works
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Best app
- 👍 Top
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Charges even after unsubscribing
- 💰 No way to cancel
- 💰 Bills more than once a month
- 💰 Rip off

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't compile multiple pages scan into a single multi-page document
- PDF size too large for sharing
- No way to reduce PDF size
- Does not offer scanning multiple docs & then being able to select all & share

**Requested features**

- Combine multiple pages into a single multi-page document
- Reduce PDF size for sharing
- Scan multiple documents and select all for sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Converter free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner Documents free?

PDF Scanner Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Converter or PDF Scanner Documents?

PDF Scanner Documents is rated higher. PDF Converter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while PDF Scanner Documents averages 4.7 from 59 ratings.

### Do PDF Converter or PDF Scanner Documents have ads?

Neither PDF Converter nor PDF Scanner Documents shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Converter or PDF Scanner Documents?

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Scanner Documents every 3 days. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on September 24, 2026 and PDF Scanner Documents on September 21, 2026.

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