# Scan Hero vs Scanner PDF

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scan Hero at free with in-app purchases against Scanner PDF's subscription. Scan Hero also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 32%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Scanner PDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Hero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Scanner PDF sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scan Hero against 4.6 for Scanner PDF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Hero has 242K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Scan Hero's written reviews are positive against 32% of Scanner PDF's.

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, Scanner PDF every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Hero | Scanner PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (242K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655/reviews)** | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-scan-document/id1314963982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Neosus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231145899) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Scan documents, photos, and text on the go and manage your paperwork digitally. Edit, sign, and share your scans as PDFs or images. Offers OCR, HD quality, and secure file protection.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF or image, Multiple camera modes for specific documents, Edit scans: re-crop, perspective, filters, Organize and reorder pages, OCR text extraction, Digital signatures, Secure files with Face ID/passcode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium! | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Scanner App + OCR | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner for Me - Plus | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Document & Text Scanner + OCR | $16.00 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro! | $16.00 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $22.00 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro! | $89.99 | per year |
| Scanner for Me Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient scanning
- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Helpful for business/school
- 👍 Great for on-the-go scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Automatic subscription charges
- 🐛 Buggy/glitchy app

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not properly cropped
- Inability to rearrange scanned pages
- Crashes when editing/cropping documents

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate scanned documents
- Option to save scans to cloud storage
- Improved OCR text recognition


### Scanner PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-scan-document/id1314963982)

This app transforms your phone into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, add signatures and stamps, and convert them into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. It also features OCR for text recognition and translation, and allows direct faxing.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with phone camera, Convert to PDF, JPEG, PNG, OCR text recognition and translation, E-sign and stamp documents, Direct faxing from device, Cloud storage backup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Smart Business Pack | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Business Pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Business Pack | $24.99 | per month |
| Scanner Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Scanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Scanner yearly premium | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Business Pack | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient mobile scanning
- 🚀 Fast scanning process
- 💡 Useful for on-the-go document needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Deceptive subscription model
- 💰 Overpriced subscription fees
- 🐛 Poor image quality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable scanning and document handling

**Reported bugs**

- Scanned documents disappearing
- Subscription charges even after cancellation
- Inability to access scanned documents

**Requested features**

- Option to permanently disable subscription
- Improved image quality and processing
- Clearer pricing and subscription information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Hero free?

Scan Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scanner PDF free?

Scanner PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scan Hero or Scanner PDF?

Scan Hero is rated higher. Scan Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 242K ratings, while Scanner PDF averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do Scan Hero or Scanner PDF have ads?

Scan Hero shows ads; Scanner PDF does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Hero or Scanner PDF?

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, and Scanner PDF every 3 months. Most recently, Scan Hero was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scanner PDF on September 25, 2026.

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