# PDF Document Scanner vs Angel Shot Alert

The clearest difference is rating: Angel Shot Alert at 5.0 against PDF Document Scanner's 3.8. Angel Shot Alert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Document Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Document Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Angel Shot Alert asks for nothing beyond the download.

Angel Shot Alert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Document Scanner has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 6 weeks, Angel Shot Alert every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Document Scanner | Angel Shot Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-document-scanner/id953871026/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angel-shot-alert/id6475391301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [James LaSalle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724136490) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-document-scanner/id953871026)

Transform your device into a document creation studio. Easily scan paperwork, digitize photos, and assemble multi-page reports into clean, professional PDF files. Offers powerful editing tools and flexible PDF creation options for real-world use.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with device camera, Built-in image editor, Automatic or manual page ordering, Create single or multi-page PDFs, Import text files to PDF, Merge multiple projects, Export optimized PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Removal | $7.99 | one-time |


### Angel Shot Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angel-shot-alert/id6475391301)

This app allows users to discreetly request assistance from venue staff by sending a coded alert. It helps users feel safer when out, enabling them to check in to locations and signal for help without drawing attention.

**Highlights:** Discreetly request assistance, Send coded alerts to staff, Check in to locations, Add emergency contacts, Provide auto information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Document Scanner free?

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

### Is Angel Shot Alert free?

Angel Shot Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Document Scanner or Angel Shot Alert?

Angel Shot Alert is rated higher. PDF Document Scanner averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Angel Shot Alert averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Document Scanner or Angel Shot Alert have ads?

PDF Document Scanner shows ads; Angel Shot Alert does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Document Scanner or Angel Shot Alert?

PDF Document Scanner ships an update every 6 weeks, and Angel Shot Alert every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Document Scanner was updated on October 12, 2026 and Angel Shot Alert on October 20, 2026.

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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.*