# FreeScanner: PDF & OCR Scanner — Edit, Merge, Compress & Share

> Edit, Merge, Compress & Share (iPhone/iPad app by Second Wind Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freescanner-pdf-and-ocr-scanner/id6792426877 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Second Wind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829720371)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is FreeScanner?

Paper to PDF. Simply done.

Turn receipts, notes, forms and everyday paperwork into PDFs. Scanning, editing, OCR search and local PDF tools are free forever. No account is needed to get started.

SCAN TO PDF
Capture multiple pages with automatic edge detection, or import photos and existing PDFs. Keep the pages together in one document.

CROP. ROTATE. REFINE.
Adjust the crop, rotate pages, apply filters and reorder your scan before exporting.

FIND THE TEXT YOU NEED
Search document names and recognized text. See matching pages and jump straight to the result.

YOUR EVERYDAY PDF TOOLS
Merge PDFs, turn images into a PDF, compress a file or export an AES-256 password-protected copy. These local tools are included for free.

READY TO SHARE
Keep documents in a grid or list, open a saved scan and export the finished PDF when you need it.

LOCAL-FIRST, WITH OPTIONAL CLOUD SERVICES
Scan, edit, search and export on your device, even without an internet connection. Optional FreeScanner Plus subscriptions add cloud backup, cross-device access and the FreeScanner Web workspace. Local scanning tools do not require a subscription.

Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through the App Store. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings.

Privacy Policy: https://freescanner.secondwindltd.xyz/privacy
Terms of Service: https://freescanner.secondwindltd.xyz/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreeScanner Plus Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| FreeScanner Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Is FreeScanner safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess FreeScanner.

## Is FreeScanner legit?

FreeScanner: PDF & OCR Scanner appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for FreeScanner is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-22

Improved the first-scan experience and the timing of optional in-app review requests.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-25

No release notes.

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