# PDF Converter vs Scanner App

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner App at 5.0 against PDF Converter's 4.4. Scanner App also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). PDF Converter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Scanner App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Converter has 6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PDF Converter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scanner App's.

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, Scanner App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Converter | Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-pdf-editor/id684119875/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-pdf-scanner-app/id6448352761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 385 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) | [宝锋 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639886745) |

## 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


### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-pdf-scanner-app/id6448352761)

This app offers advanced document scanning with automatic edge detection, OCR text extraction, and image enhancement. It allows for multipage scanning, signing, markup, and easy sharing of documents in PDF or JPEG format. Users can also print scans directly from their device.

**Highlights:** Automatic document edge detection, OCR text extraction, Multipage scanning (Batch mode), Digital signature and markup tools, QR code reader, Wi-Fi printing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Pro Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Scanner Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Scanner App Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner App Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Converter free?

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

### Is Scanner App free?

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

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

Scanner App is rated higher. PDF Converter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Scanner App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Scanner App shows ads; PDF Converter does not.

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

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, and Scanner App every 9 days. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on October 25, 2026 and Scanner App on October 18, 2026.

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