# pdf scanner – Wordscanner pro — Scanner app & document scanner

> Mobile scanner app for converting documents and images to PDF. (iPhone/iPad app by Xiamen Worldscan Information Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-wordscanner-pro/id525343444 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xiamen Worldscan Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/463430010)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 1,674 App Store ratings · 116 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 206 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2012-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-wordscanner-pro/id525343444/reviews.md

## What is pdf scanner?

Scanner App Scan everything into clear & sharp image/PDF.

With Scanner app, you can rapidly scan documents, and convert them into PDF format, as well as save them or send them by email, Print and save to cloud.

* Scan documents, photos, receipts, or just about anything.

* Batch mode combines multiple scans into a single PDF. 

*Adopting advanced and fast algorithm, Scanner App use Advanced color processing algorithms remove shadows, correct perspective and distortion, making your scans as readable as possible.

*With powerful and easily operated interface, Scanner app can fast and simply adjust brightness, rotation and color through one click on one page. 

Scanner app features: 
1.	Mobile Scanner ----scan and manage your document that may include multipage. 

2. Fast scan in batch----scan continuously in batch without process waiting, which is fast and convenient. 

3. Automatic side cut----utilize professional image processing algorithm to automatically help you cut the images. 

4. Image enhancement----ensure document is clear and readable. 

5. Text Recognition (OCR) ---- OCR (optical character recognition) feature extracts texts from single page for further editing or sharing. (Paid app only)

6. Multi-sized PDFs----more than 10 PDF sizes are available (Letter,A4,B5, etc).You can customize the size or use self-adaption mode. 

7. Save image to image library----conveniently process images so as to save them to image library. 

8. Email----send your documents (PDF) or processed images by email. 

9. Add Header----seach page of document may add headers, which can be searched. 

10. Custom category----set custom category for your document to achieve convenient management and search. 

11. Multiple browse modes----support browse modes, such as list and document-categorization. 

12. Copy----support function of document copy to achieve convenient document management. 

13. Search----Fast locate documents by searching document headers, page headers, etc. 

Scanning tips: make sure your document is smooth and sensitive to light. Note: provided that your Iphone is 3g mode or previous mode, you are imperative to place iphone at least 25 cm away from document in order to avoid being out of focus. Background of dead color may help to achieve the best detection result of document edge.

(1) Remove all functional limitations.
(2) The purchase of auto-renewable
(3) Privacy in: https://www.wordscan.net/ps/ws_privacy
(4) Terms of use: https://www.wordscan.net/ps/ws_service

- Monthly subscription for $6.99
- Yearly subscription for $29.99

- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

## Key features

- Scan documents, photos, receipts
- Batch scanning for multiple pages
- Automatic image cropping and enhancement
- Text Recognition (OCR)
- Multi-sized PDF creation
- Cloud saving and email sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP account | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual VIP account | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Form identification | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 monete d'oro | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 gold coins | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of pdf scanner?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Clean and clear documents
- 👍 Fast processing of documents or pictures
- 👍 Convenient PDF creator
- 👍 Best scanner
- 👍 Versatile and helps organize photos and files
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Great scanner
- 👍 Excellent scanner
- 👍 Perfect for scanning documents
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent PDF scanner
- 👍 Great on-the-go scanner
- 👍 Excellent app, extremely useful

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frozen app
- 💰 Took my money and ran
- 💰 Forced trial
- 💰 Useless without subscription
- 💰 Annoying ads to upgrade
- 💰 Incorrect charge
- 🐛 Doesn't let you delete an image from a group
- 🔍 Not available for iPad
- 🐛 Latest update broke the app
- 🔍 OCR very limited, features require subscription
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to send PDF by email

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frozen app
- Latest update broke the app
- Crashes when trying to send PDF by email

**Most requested features**

- More instructions
- Affordable web storage options
- Landscape mode support for tablets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 116)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-wordscanner-pro/id525343444/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy to use and great app

*2024-04-15*

So easy to use, very clean and clear documents

### 5/5 — Fantastic app, take care of storing perfectly

*2023-10-17*

It just make me works faster , fast processing of documents or pictures

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support and feedback, and wish you a happy life~

### 5/5 — Sjaj

*2023-07-22*

Ddcc

### 5/5 — Convenient PDF creator

*2022-08-24, version 3.8.28*

Been using it for years and I recommend it

### 4/5 — Spawnarch

*2022-07-09*

Good

### 3/5 — Frozen app

*2022-03-25*

My app seems to be frozen. Nothing I do makes it work. If I go to the App Store and open this app all my previous stuff is there but still cat access anything. How do we fix this?

### 5/5 — Word scan

*2022-02-19, version 3.8.28*

Very easy to use Useful and straightforward Needs more instructions

### 1/5 — Had pro full version paid for downgraded to free

*2022-02-17*

These swindlers took my money when I paid for this app before their subscription based premium plans were in place. You guessed it, they demoted me to free trial. 

0 stars!

### 4/5 — Best free scanner

*2021-07-07*

The best scanner I’ve used in the last 10 years.

### 5/5 — Best Scan app

*2021-06-05, version 3.7.38*

Best scan app and works smart and perfect

## Frequently asked questions about pdf scanner

### What does this app do?

This app functions as a mobile scanner, allowing you to capture documents, photos, and receipts using your device's camera. It converts these scans into clear image files or PDF documents, which can then be organized, edited, and shared.

### What are the key features of this scanner app?

Key features include batch scanning for multiple pages, automatic side cut and image enhancement for clarity, text recognition (OCR) to extract text from scanned pages, and the ability to create multi-sized PDFs. You can also save scans to your image library, email them, add headers, and categorize them for easy management.

### How much does this app cost?

The app operates on a subscription model. Users can choose between a monthly subscription for $6.99 or a yearly subscription for $29.99. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

Based on the description mentioning 'iPhone' and 'iTunes Account', the app is designed for iOS devices. Specific compatibility details, such as minimum iOS version, are not explicitly stated, but it is noted that older iPhone models (3G or previous) may require specific scanning distances.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include digitizing receipts for expense tracking, scanning important documents for backup or sharing, converting business cards into digital contacts, and creating PDF versions of notes or study materials. It's useful for anyone needing to quickly and efficiently manage physical paperwork digitally.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8.28 — 2021-09-23

1. Text recognition upgrade:
(1) Support batch text recognition
(2) Support one-click sharing of recognition results with TXT files
(3) The text recognition page is upgraded and the operation is more convenient
2. Optimize camera functions and increase processing speed

### 3.7.80 — 2021-07-21

1. Optimize some image processing functions
2. Optimize the trimming function
3. Fix some known issues

### 3.7.47 — 2021-06-10

1. PDF import documents are clearer
2. Optimize the processing of the generated PDF documents
3. Optimized the user feedback interface, looking forward to your message!

### 3.7.38 — 2021-06-01

1. Optimize synchronization settings
2. Optimize page flip to make the operation experience smoother
3. Fix known issues

### 3.7.33 — 2021-05-06

1. Optimize part of the interface
2. Fix the problem that the editing speed of pictures becomes slow

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