# mobilePORT vs PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner at 4.6 against mobilePORT's 3.7. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 3). mobilePORT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. mobilePORT asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner has 2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of mobilePORT's written reviews are positive against 44% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

mobilePORT ships an update every 6 weeks, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mobilePORT | PDF Scanner・Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileport/id988577678/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1524443123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HPH México](https://appshunter.io/developer/455097760) | [Games Wing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453004090) |

## What reviewers say

### mobilePORT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileport/id988577678)

This app provides real-time updates on cargo, merchandise, and vessel itineraries for users at Mexico's main Port Terminals. It allows for detailed tracking, saving favorites, and receiving important notifications. Users can also access news and request price lists.

**Highlights:** Cargo information by container, order, or booking number, Merchandise tracking by plate number or SPF, Real-time ship itineraries, Favorites for vessels, containers, and carriers, Push notifications for important events, Share information via email, Access to group news and price lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1524443123)

Digitize your documents with this powerful scanner app. It offers quick, seamless scanning with auto-cropping and image enhancement. Organize your scans into folders and tags for easy retrieval, and export them in various formats.

**Highlights:** Auto-crop and enhance scans, Shadow and background removal, Organize with folders and tags, Export to PDF or JPEG, Scan documents, ID cards, and books, Edit files after saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Monthly Sub | $8.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Highly effective
- 💡 Useful tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Poor scan quality
- 💰 Paid features not worth it
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty scanning documents properly
- Blurry and unreadable text after scanning

**Requested features**

- Improve scan quality
- Reduce ads for paid users
- Add more advanced features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mobilePORT free?

mobilePORT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Scanner・Document Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mobilePORT or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner?

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner is rated higher. mobilePORT averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PDF Scanner・Document Scanner averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do mobilePORT or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner have ads?

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner shows ads; mobilePORT does not.

### Which is updated more often, mobilePORT or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner?

mobilePORT ships an update every 6 weeks, and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner monthly. Most recently, mobilePORT was updated on September 19, 2026 and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner on September 29, 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.*