How to compare two PDF documents?

Hi i need to compare two PDF documents. Is there any way to do this using javascript or applescript.or SDK
Im new to PDF scripting...
Please someone help me.....
thanks in advance....
Subha

Need to compare the difference between two PDF which should include font, style, text, spelling comparision and need to produce the report which should tell the difference.

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