Comparison

Document Scanner vs PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Document Scanner

This app allows you to quickly scan documents on the go and email them as JPEG or PDF. Easily export your scans to cloud services like Dropbox and Evernote. Enhance scans with post-processing and enjoy multi-page PDF support.

Highlights
  • Scan documents on the go
  • Email scans as JPEG or PDF
  • Export to cloud services (Dropbox, Evernote)
  • High resolution scans
  • Color/black-and-white post-processing
  • Multi-page PDF support
Features
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With the new Document Scanner application, we are aiming at maximizing your document management efficiency, and have come with the perfect tool to scan documents. It enables you to quickly scan documents on the go and email the scans as JPEG or PDF with multiple pages. You can easily export your scan to DropBox, EverNote,SugarSync and other cloud services. More Features, - High resolution scan that preserve most of the original paper document details - Enhances the scan with color or black-and-white post-processing - Multiple page PDF support - Emails the scans as JPG or PDF - Send your finished PDF files to Dropbox , SugarSync and Evernote! What are you waiting for? Backup your documents! Achieve peace of mind! Get the girl! All is possible when you download Document Scanner! Note : Some of the features ( OCR , Annotation and Advance sharing) require in app purchase

About

PDF Scanner

Transform your device into a portable scanner to efficiently digitize documents, IDs, and forms. Extract text with OCR, edit content, and export in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, or TXT. This app enhances productivity for students, professionals, and anyone needing quick document management.

Highlights
  • Text OCR and extraction
  • Batch scanning
  • Multi-language translation
  • High-definition document scanning
  • ID and card scanning
  • Form scanning and data analysis
  • Electronic signatures and watermarks
Features
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PDF Scanner can turn your device into a powerful portable scanner to help you improve the efficiency of work and daily life. Download this scanner app for free to scan files (OCR) or IDs, edit, translate, save, and copy the recognized content, and share them in PDF, JPG, Word or TXT formats. This tiny multi-function free scanner app is essentials for students, teachers, accountants, realtors, managers, lawyers, or anyone working in a small corporation ---Features--- 【 Text OCR 】 - Scan and recognize various documents, pictures, books, business cards, etc. and extract the desired text, edit, copy and share the recognized content - Support batch scanning and handwriting recognition, and export files in multiple formats after extracting the text accurately - Support multi-language recognition and translate into any language you need, such as English, Japanese, French, German, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, etc 【 File Scanning 】 - Scan high-definition documents and save the scanned results as multi-page PDF or JPG files. - Easily scan multiple pages and into one document - Adjust the brightness and chromaticity of scanned documents - Put your electronic signature or watermark on documents 【 IDs scanning 】 - Support the identification and scanning of various documents such as ID cards, bank cards, passports, etc., and generate electronic copies of 1:1 【 Form OCR 】 - Scan tables and forms quickly, precise positioning of table data, intelligent analysis of table text, generate files which can be edited and saved as tables or pictures ---Recommendations--- * Please take a photo to ensure you can get a clear scan * Ensure sufficient light and try to avoid jitter * Try to be within the entire scanning area ---Automatic renew subscriptions--- You will have unlimited access to our recognition service and other services during active subscription period. - The subscriptions are $2.99/week, $5.99/month and$12.49/year. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renew can be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Account will be charged for subscription within 24-hours prior to the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Privacy Policy: https://www.camoryapps.com/miaoli/privacy_policy/scanner_en.html Terms Of Services: https://www.camoryapps.com/miaoli/service/scanner_en.html

Screenshots

Document Scanner4 screens
PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Document Scanner at 1.9K against PDF Scanner's 54. PDF Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 32%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Document Scanner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PDF Scanner sells 11 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

Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Document Scanner has 1.9K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 48% of PDF Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Document Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Document Scanner versus PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument ScannerPDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better4.5 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews31.8% of reviews48.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better54
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDhara DilipKumarWuhan Yousigan Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Document Scanner

All ratings1,835 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative59.1%

PDF Scanner

All ratings53 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative48.0%

Bugs and requests

Document Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fax credits not properly credited
  • Frequent timeouts when trying to fax
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve document detection accuracy
  • Add confirmation for successful fax delivery
  • Enhance user interface and experience

PDF Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Document Scanner

One-time10
  • 1 Fax Creadit$0.99
  • OCR Feature$0.99
  • Unlimited Documents$0.99
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  • Unlimited Annotations$0.99
  • Remove iAd$1.99
  • Advance Sharing$1.99
  • 3 Fax Credit$2.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99
  • 10 Fax Credit$6.99
  • 20 Fax Credit$11.99
11 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Recognition, unlimite times$2.997 Days
  • Recognition, unlimite times$3.991 Month
  • Recognition, unlimite times$5.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Recognition, unlimite times1 Month trial$12.991 Year
One-time7
  • 3次按次付费功能使用资格$0.99
  • Recognition, unlimite times$4.99
  • Recognition, unlimite times$11.99
Show 4 more
  • Recognition, unlimite times$15.99
  • Two Year Membership$15.99
  • Recognition, unlimite times$22.99
  • Recognition, unlimite times$29.99

Questions

Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Document Scanner or PDF Scanner?
Document Scanner is rated higher. Document Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 4.5 from 54 ratings.
Do Document Scanner or PDF Scanner have ads?
Both Document Scanner and PDF Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Document Scanner or PDF Scanner?
Document Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Document Scanner was updated on October 26, 2026 and PDF Scanner on October 29, 2026.

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