PDFLove — The Free Scanner Pro Alternative
Scanner Pro is a paid iOS-only app — you hand over money upfront and you’re still tied to iCloud for sync. PDFLove is free, works on both iOS and Android, processes everything on-device, and unlocks every feature for every user.
PDFLove vs Scanner Pro
| Feature | Scanner Pro | PDFLove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid upfront | Free — every feature |
| Cloud dependency | iCloud required for sync | None — fully offline |
| OCR processing | Cloud-based | On-device, 20+ languages |
| Encrypted vault | Not available | Free — AES-256 encrypted |
| PDF password protection | Limited | Free |
| PDF tools | Basic | 10+ tools — merge, compress, sign, watermark, convert |
| Digital signatures | Limited | Free — draw, position, resize, rotate |
| Watermarks | Limited | Free, customizable |
| Account required | Apple ID / iCloud | No account needed |
| Platform support | iOS only | iOS & Android |
| Optional paid tier | Required to install | Optional — only removes ads |
Why PDFLove?
Free Instead of Paid Upfront
Scanner Pro charges before you’ve scanned a single page. PDFLove is free to install, with every feature unlocked from the moment you open it. The optional upgrade only removes ads — it doesn’t gate the vault, signatures, OCR, or any other feature.
Privacy First
Scanner Pro syncs everything through iCloud. PDFLove processes everything locally — your documents never leave your device. No cloud, no servers, no data collection.
More Tools — At Zero Cost
Scanner Pro’s PDF toolkit is limited. PDFLove includes 10+ PDF tools — merge, compress, PDF to Word, PDF to image, watermark, password protection, digital signatures, ZIP & share — and all of them are free.
Cross-Platform
Scanner Pro is iOS only. PDFLove works on both iOS and Android, so you can use it on any device with the same feature set.
Download Free
PDFLove is an independent app and is not affiliated with Readdle Inc. or Scanner Pro. Scanner Pro is a trademark of Readdle Inc.