Comparison

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo vs Scanify

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

Head to head
About

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

Edit, sign, convert, and organize PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Scan images to PDF, compress files, and integrate with cloud storage for seamless access across devices. Offers advanced annotation and drawing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Edit PDFs
  • Scan to PDF
  • Fill & Sign Forms
  • Convert Files to PDF
  • Annotate & Draw
  • Cloud Integration
  • Compress PDFs
Features
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Transform your PDFs. Get your work done quickly with Xodo's all-in-one PDF editor and reader with 30+ features - all available on your iPhone or iPad. Safely store and sync your files on your iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox so you can easily view, edit, convert, e-sign and compress your files anytime, anywhere on your device. Edit PDFs: Intuitive, easy-to-use PDF editor for any user in mind. • Compress PDF: Quickly reduce PDF file size for ease of sharing • Flatten PDF: All annotations in PDF like fillable forms will be locked and merged into a single layer for protection • Rotate & crop PDF: Add, remove, rearrange, rotate, crop PDF pages with ease • Split & extract PDF: Instantly split PDF or extract pages to a new PDF file • Create new PDF: Create PDFs from scratch or use one of our ready-made templates and edit file Scan PDFs: Seamlessly scan images and save as PDFs. • PDF scanner: Scan image with your camera or open an existing image or file and save as a new PDF • Edit scanned PDF: Edit, annotate, send your documents to iCloud, share via AirDrop, or any available app on your device Fill & Sign PDF Forms: Fill out, sign, and share your PDF forms. • Create your e-signature: E-sign your documents by hand or type in your signature, and save to reuse for later • Stylus-friendly: Supports Apple Pencil Convert PDFs: Convert files to PDF in seconds. • PDF converter: Convert any MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to PDF, iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) to PDF • Additional file formats: Convert JPG to PDF, PNG to PDF, PDF to JPG, PDF to PNG View & print PDFs: Quick and convenient PDF reader for e-books, reports, digital planner. • Viewing mode: View in light, dark, and sepia color modes for comfort reading • Bookmark feature: Tag your favorite PDF pages • Multiple tabs: Use tabs to work across multiple PDF documents • Print PDFs directly from your device • Fully searchable text: Search text within PDF to save time Annotate & Draw PDFs: Utilize Xodo's annotation tools configured to you. • Fully-featured mark-up tools: Add images, links, stamp or highlight text directly on PDF documents • Arrange pages: Thumbnail browser for deleting pages, extracting, and inserting pages • Scrolling mode: See all annotations at a glance with the touch of your finger Store & Manage Files Securely: Integrate with popular cloud apps and safely store your important files so you can pick up where you left off. • Built-in file manager: Rename, copy, move, or delete docs and folders locally • Cloud integration: Sync your files directly on iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox to view in multiple devices • Protected features: Protect your PDF files with password encryption and unlock your protected PDF with PDF password remover tool Upgrade to Xodo Mobile Subscription: Get unlimited access to all 30+ tools with custom toolbar for quick access. • Free trial available in supported regions • Convert PDF to MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Remove sensitive content with PDF Redaction tool • High compression file size • Easily merge multiple documents to a single PDF • Create fillable PDF forms to fill out and sign while you're on the go • Support Smart pen to streamline and enhance note taking experience • Annotate in Reader mode - When viewing a PDF in reader mode, you can highlight, underline and strikeout text. • View and manage files with nesting layers - PDFs that include multi-level layers can be viewed individually • Scanned images can save as PDFs with searchable text (OCR) option • Flexible monthly and annual subscription options • Cancel anytime For Support and Feedback: support@xodo.com Visit Homepage: xodo.com Xodo is powered by Apryse | https://apryse.com

About

Scanify

Transform your phone into a professional document scanner. Easily scan, edit, sign, and share documents with advanced image processing for optimal quality. Supports multipage scanning, cloud uploads, and direct printing.

Highlights
  • Automatic border detection
  • Multipage scanning
  • Digital document signing
  • Cloud storage integration
  • PDF compression
  • Wi-Fi printing
Features
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Scanify app will turn your phone into a professional scanner. You can simply scan, print, sign and edit, written and graphical works using your phone. Our scanner app supports image processing and allows you to transform, rotate, sharpen your images, for best document quality. - Scan any document you need, detects borders automatically - Save scans in color, grayscale or black and white - Multipage scanning - scan as many pages as you want - Sign documents just in a few taps - Scan, sign and share contracts for your partners or customers - Manage documents - add, delete and rotate your pdf file - Share your document via media, email etc - Upload your document to cloud - Print document via Wi-Fi printers - Compress pdf files The Scanify - PDF Scanner Subscriptions: You can choose from different subscription options. Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, yearly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Subscription payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. Unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when a user decides to subscribe. For more information please visit the link https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT202039. Below you can find links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. https://sites.google.com/view/scanify/privacy-policy https://sites.google.com/view/scanify/term-of-use

Screenshots

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo4 screens
Scanify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo at 4.4 against Scanify's 1.0. PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). Scanify's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Scanify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo ships an update every 3 weeks, Scanify monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo versus Scanify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Reader & Editor | XodoScanify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXodo Technologies Inc.Murat Jorayev

Customer experience

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

All ratings1,703 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews1,013 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative32.2%

Scanify

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing annotations
  • Inability to open saved files
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Syncing issues with cloud storage
  • Incompatibility with iOS 14 updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add manual zoom percentage
  • Improve Apple Pencil support
  • Implement better page navigation
  • Allow exporting annotations
  • Add split-screen support on iPad
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  • Improve text editing and alignment

Scanify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

Subscriptions6
  • Xodo Mobile (Monthly)3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Xodo PDF Converter & Editor3 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Xodo PDF Converter & Editor3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Xodo Mobile (Yearly)1 Year trial$107.991 Year
  • Xodo Mobile (Yearly)7 Days trial$107.991 Year
  • Xodo Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$107.991 Year
3 purchases

Scanify

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo free?
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanify free?
Scanify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or Scanify?
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo is rated higher. PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Scanify averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or Scanify have ads?
Neither PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo nor Scanify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or Scanify?
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scanify monthly. Most recently, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo was updated on October 19, 2026 and Scanify on October 11, 2026.

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