# ScanGuru: PDF Scanner App — Document Scanner, Photo to PDF

> Mobile scanner app for digitizing, editing, signing, and sharing documents. (iPhone/iPad app by GM UniverseApps Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanguru-pdf-scanner-app/id1040149161 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GM UniverseApps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473276099)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 92,899 App Store ratings · 1,776 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more
- Released: 2015-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanguru-pdf-scanner-app/id1040149161/reviews.md

## What is ScanGuru?

ScanGuru is a scanner app that will turn your phone into the powerful tiny scanner that fits in your pocket!

Scan, edit, sign and share any document in PDF or JPEG. With our scanner you don’t need an Internet connection as all scans are stored locally on your device.

Become even more productive with e-sign and OCR. Add your signature to scanned documents with just a few taps in scanner pro. Use text recognition to convert any scan into text.

Advanced scanner features:
- Sign documents in a few taps
- OCR (convert any scan into text)
- Annotate PDFs by highlighting text
- Translate scanned documents
- Export to Word in one tap
- Save your scans in black and white, grayscale or color
- Highlight the key points of your scans.
- Scan to high-quality PDF or JPEG
- Multipage scanning - scan as many pages as you need
- Automatic shutter and border detection for any scannable object
- Protect your scans with Touch/Face ID or pin code

Use our free scanner app to scan anything you need:
- IDs, business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets, receipts
- Paper notes and sketches
- Any articles and book pages
- Business cards
- Rentals, credit notes, bills or any other printed documents

Share your scanned documents via:
- Email or messengers as PDF, JPEG
- Print your scans with any Wi-Fi printer
- Save scans to Camera Roll

Premium features:
- Unlimited number of scans and folders.
- Text Recognition (OCR)
- Signature, Watermark, Stamp, Annotation

Information about the auto-renewal of subscription:
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase.
- Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
- An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan.

Terms of Services: https://scanguru.guruapps.tech/hub/legal/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: https://scanguru.guruapps.tech/hub/legal/privacy-policy
Billing terms: https://scanguru.guruapps.tech/hub/legal/subscription-terms

Contact us via Customer Support: support@universeapps.limited

## Key features

- Scan to PDF or JPEG
- Sign and edit documents
- OCR text recognition
- Annotate PDFs
- Export to Word
- Multipage scanning
- Local storage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium + PDF editor | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |
| One-time | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #21 in Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

## What do users think of ScanGuru?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go scanning
- 🚀 Good quality scans
- 👍 Helpful for professional work

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable conversion of handwritten text to digital text
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and errors when scanning large documents

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Subscription charges even after cancellation
- Inability to use app without subscribing

**Most requested features**

- Offline scanning capability
- Ability to create subfolders for organizing scanned documents
- Automatic document edge detection and cropping
- Improved handwriting to text conversion accuracy

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,776)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanguru-pdf-scanner-app/id1040149161/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cliffo

*2026-07-28, version 2.33.0*

Good

### 1/5 — Son unos ladrones

*2026-07-24, version 2.33.0*

Me descontaron semanalmente 40 mil pesos horrible sin uso no informan pido la devolución de mi dinero

### 1/5 — New q with the As  e o awiwake in www the it wt Rowell

*2026-07-21, version 2.33.0*

Hu Hu you’re the pupppllllot oiiiou û

### 5/5 — Si me

*2026-07-02, version 2.32.9*

Okay

### 2/5 — No better than iPhone

*2026-06-23, version 2.32.8*

And very difficult to cancel subscription.    It refused to cancel on the app and told me to cancel it here.

### 5/5 — Abdullah monshi

*2026-06-15, version 2.32.8*

Amazing apps

### 1/5 — De gratis nada

*2026-06-13, version 2.32.8*

Te cobran x todo

### 1/5 — Não consigo cancelar

*2026-06-13*

O app não deixa fazer o cancelamento da assinatura me mandando ir para o App Store

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry for the confusion. Subscriptions purchased through the App Store can only be managed directly through your Apple account. To check your subscriptions, please open Settings > tap your Apple ID profile at the top of the screen > select Subscriptions. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact us via ScanGuru Settings > Leave Feedback. We’re happy to assist!

### 1/5 — Cancelar suscripción

*2026-06-12, version 2.32.8*

Necesito cancelar la suscripción, lo acepte por error y dice que debo realizarlo por aquí

### 1/5 — DOLANDIRICI

*2026-06-12, version 2.32.8*

kesinlikle buraya güvenmeyin App store a gerekli şikayeti bildirdim. DOLANDIRICILAR !!!

## Frequently asked questions about ScanGuru

### What does ScanGuru do?

ScanGuru acts as a powerful mobile scanner, allowing you to digitize any document directly from your phone. You can then edit, sign, and share these documents as PDFs or JPEGs. All scans are stored locally on your device, ensuring privacy and offline accessibility.

### What are the key features of ScanGuru?

Key features include scanning documents to high-quality PDF or JPEG formats, the ability to sign and annotate PDFs, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to convert scanned text into editable text. It also supports multipage scanning, automatic border detection, and exporting to Word.

### Is ScanGuru free to use?

The app offers a free scanner functionality. However, premium features such as unlimited scans, text recognition (OCR), signature, watermark, and annotation are available through a subscription. Users can manage their subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in their account.

### What types of documents can I scan with ScanGuru?

You can scan a wide variety of documents, including IDs, business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, receipts, paper notes, sketches, articles, book pages, business cards, and any other printed materials. The app is designed to handle diverse document types efficiently.

### How can I share my scanned documents?

Scanned documents can be shared via email or messengers in PDF or JPEG format. You can also print your scans wirelessly using any Wi-Fi printer or save them directly to your device's Camera Roll for further use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.33.1 — 2026-08-10

Thanks for staying with us!

In this update, we have made bug fixes and performance improvements.

Your feedback helps us to improve!

### 2.33.0 — 2026-07-14

Thanks for staying with us!

In this update, we have made bug fixes and performance improvements.

Your feedback helps us to improve!

### 2.32.9 — 2026-06-24

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In this update, we have made bug fixes and performance improvements.

Your feedback helps us to improve!

### 2.32.8 — 2026-06-12

Thanks for staying with us!

In this update, we have made bug fixes and performance improvements.

Your feedback helps us to improve!

### 2.32.7 — 2026-06-04

Thanks for staying with us!

In this update, we have made bug fixes and performance improvements.

Your feedback helps us to improve!

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