# InstaPDF - Scan, Edit & Share — user reviews > 120 indexed App Store user reviews of InstaPDF by Proconsult.at GmbH, rated 4.90/5 from 1,040 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instapdf-scan-edit-and-share/id565931517/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instapdf-scan-edit-and-share/id565931517.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 933 · 4★ 93 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of InstaPDF? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Efficient workflow - 🔒 Secure storage - 💡 Helpful features (filters, stamps, etc.) - 🚀 Quick scanning and sharing - 👍 Intuitive interface - 👍 Great for students and professionals **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues - 🔧 Cropping/editing could be improved - 💻 Compatibility issues with some devices - 🔑 Password recovery/reset needs improvement **Commonly reported bugs** - Sign-in with Apple not working for some users - Cropping/alignment issues in certain lighting conditions - Disappearing folders reported by some users **Most requested features** - Import function for PDFs from other apps - Password protection/encryption for sensitive documents - Advanced editing tools (annotations, redaction, etc.) - Integration with cloud storage services (iCloud, Google Drive, etc.) ## Newest reviews (17 of 120) ### 2/5 — Bof *2024-11-08, version 9.8.7* Not really good compare to way better options ### 4/5 — Very streamlined and easy to use *2021-06-12, version 9.0.3* I have been using InstaPDF since it was launched. It provides a rapid workflow and instant access on my mobile device and desktop. The only changes I’d want are: make it easier to add pages to an existing document, and provide password protection capabilities for sensitive documents. ### 5/5 — Great pdf maker *2021-06-08, version 9.0.3* Their upgrades have been fantastic. I just scanned a 14 page document in less than a minute ### 5/5 — Really like the update! *2021-05-04, version 9.0* This is a great option for scanning physical documents and saving/sharing them as PDFs. The feature that automatically identifies and crops a page usually works well, and for the times it doesn’t (like under less than ideal lighting conditions), the recent update makes it considerably easier to crop (it used to be considerably frustrating to drag your finger to line up with the edges of your document, as the area was covered by your finger. Now the top of the screen shows a zoomed in viewpoint of what is covered by your finger!) ### 2/5 — Me *2021-01-21, version 8.4.5* Where are my folders? They disappeared. Somehow it worked out. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Paperless dream *2021-01-03, version 8.4.5* 5 stars. Very robust UI, well thought out interface, all the capabilities of high cost software for free. Very very happy with this app, would 100% recommend. ### 5/5 — Question about the encryption if you put a password *2020-10-02, version 8.4.5* I literally forgot the password I did for the encryption and now it will not let me open any of the files can you please help me with that so now documents I scanned in I can’t forward them without putting the password help !!! Because the login password is not the same it’s not letting me do anything . ### 5/5 — Excellent *2020-09-18, version 8.4.5* It is very well application. I love it! ### 3/5 — Password *2020-09-13, version 8.4.5* I am unable to sign in to my account because I forgot my password and there is no option to retrieve it or make a new one ### 2/5 — Always saves full-size pages *2020-07-31, version 8.4.5* Nice app, but it’s really annoying that it doesn’t automatically adjust the size of the scan to fit the size of the actual item scanned! For example, if you scan a receipt, it saves it as a full-size page with glaring white space on the left and right sides of the receipt instead of trimming the sides off so the saved document looks like the receipt. This is strange, because during the scan process, the app does recognize the edges of the receipt perfectly, but it doesn’t save it that way. Basically, it’s the same outcome as making a photocopy of something. Not at all what a scan app should do. Might seem like a small issue until you browse through all your saved scans and they all look exactly the same in thumbnail view. So I guess it’s back to Scanner Pro for me. Too bad! ### 5/5 — Highly Recommended *2020-07-15, version 8.4.5* My printer isn’t working currently. I found this app and I am so glad that I did. I was able to scan a document precisely with this app and send a PDF file just as I would have done with my printer. Thank you INSTApdf!! You are great!! ### 5/5 — Buona app *2020-05-11, version 8.4.5* Fa il suo dovere, bravi. ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2020-05-02, version 8.4.5* We love this app. Use it for all sorts of documents! ### 2/5 — Naja. *2020-02-27, version 8.4.4* Dokumente scannen geht. OCR ist Fake, man kann die gescannten Dokumente nicht nach Schlüsselwörter durchsuchen und wieder auffinden. Von daher wird mehr versprochen als eingehalten wird, was die App für mich unbrauchbar macht. Schade. ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2020-02-17, version 8.4.4* InstaPDF makes creating and sharing PDFs so quick and easy. It turns your phone into a scanner. Thanks for a great product! ### 5/5 — InstaPDF *2020-02-05, version 8.4.4* Quick and easy to use. Occasionally have to rescan because of a fuzzy cloud appears, but I just adjust the paper in the light ### 5/5 — Great App! *2020-01-02, version 8.4.1* I use regularly from my iPhone. So much easier to scan in and create PDF doc then using PC. Convenience, speed, and efficiency makes this app special! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Und wieder Cloud und Account-Zwang *2022-04-22, version 9.3* Warum immer alles nur mit Cloud sein muss, sei mal dahingestellt. Aber kann man bitte schön nicht reinschreiben, dass für die Nutzung der drölfhunderste Account angelegt werden muss um die App überhaupt nutzen zu können? Und dass die App keine Daten sammelt ist ja vollkommen Wurst, die Dokumente gehen ja in die Cloud. Es nervt mich maßlos dass ich das immer erst dann sehen kann, wenn ich die APPs erst installiert habe. Hier sollte Apple einen Zwang zur Angabe einführen. ### 1/5 — Poor *2020-04-29, version 8.4.5* Very poor quality. Better just take a picture with the camera & edit with the iPad editor. ### 1/5 — Not working *2020-04-05, version 8.4.5* Sign In with Apple not working. Reported to Apple ### 1/5 — Do not use *2019-01-20, version 8.0.1* Rubbish ### 1/5 — Une vraie daube *2018-02-20, version 7.0.7* Impossible de prendre une photo de bonne qualite ### 1/5 — iPad Pro *2016-12-24, version 5.2.2* Not compatible with iPad Pro, please add support ### 1/5 — Peggio che mai *2014-05-26, version 3.4* Crasha non appena si scatta la foto. Pessima. ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing *2013-12-16, version 3.2.1* Whenever I try to a camera snapshot... Application crashes. Please rectify the issue. ### 1/5 — Лолшто? *2013-11-17, version 3.1.2* Просит регистрацию акаунта. ### 1/5 — Not realy Free *2012-12-05, version 2.0* Not realy Free since, you have to pay for more than 10 docs. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Beyond Happy *2026-02-24, version 10.0.0* InstaPDF is one of those products that has worked 100% of the time, over the last 3+ years that we’ve been using it. A very worthwhile tool. ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-07-29, version 9.9.2* This app is wonderful for household receipts. I use it constantly. It has saved me several times when my paper receipt disappeared. ### 5/5 — THE BEST —- GET IT!!! *2025-04-15, version 9.9.0* absolutely amazing …. no problem at all LOVE IT ### 5/5 — Funciona muy bien *2023-05-15, version 9.8.5* O escaneas en el momento o una foto que tienes la conviertes en un documento (PDF) personalmente la uso mucho Llevo ya muchos años con ella y me funciona perfecta es un lujo ### 5/5 — Very good *2023-01-03, version 9.7.1* Its really helpful and does its job extremely well compared to its competitors ### 5/5 — Nice app *2022-08-20, version 9.4.5* 👌 ### 5/5 — Awesome app the best PDF scanner app I’ve ever seen *2022-06-27, version 9.4.1* Awesome Best PDF scanner out there ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-05-11, version 9.3* Easy to use and realigns crooked shots to have correct page alignment. Very useful! ### 5/5 — GREAT APP *2022-04-08, version 9.3* This has improve my way capturing clients documents and emailing them to my govt account to assist with services for them. ### 5/5 — The perfect way for the average user. *2021-11-05, version 9.2.4* No need to be an expert to keep documents. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-17.*