# Scan Hero vs PDF Scanner Document Converter

Scan Hero and PDF Scanner Document Converter both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Scan Hero's written reviews are positive against 32% of PDF Scanner Document Converter's. Scan Hero also leads on ratings volume (242K vs 545) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 PDF Scanner Document Converter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 4.5 for PDF Scanner Document Converter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Hero has 242K ratings behind it against 545, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Scan Hero's written reviews are positive against 32% of PDF Scanner Document Converter's.

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, PDF Scanner Document Converter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Hero | PDF Scanner Document Converter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (242K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655/reviews)** | [4.5 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-document-converter/id1455198783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242K** | 545 |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 31.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [兰 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227702815) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Hero

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### PDF Scanner Document Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-document-converter/id1455198783)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize any document. Easily capture receipts, notes, or reports, save them as PDFs, and organize them with custom titles. Share your scanned files via email or save them for later printing.

**Highlights:** Scan any document, Save as PDF, Organize with titles, Automatic scanning, High-quality output, Share via email, Save to gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner Converter | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Document Scanner | $59.99 | per year |
| Document Scanner App | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 📄 Converts photos to PDF documents effectively
- 💼 Useful for business and professional needs
- 📧 Allows emailing and faxing scanned documents
- 📁 Keeps PDF file sizes small

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Aggressive subscription billing practices
- ❌ Difficult or impossible to cancel subscription
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 📸 Poor scan quality and accuracy
- 🚫 No free trial without payment method

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Scan quality is unreadable
- App keeps asking to sign up despite active account
- Files not emailing properly
- Incompatibility with iPhone 5S

**Requested features**

- Easy in-app cancellation option
- Color scan option
- Genuine free trial without credit card requirement
- Better customer support channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Hero free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner Document Converter free?

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

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

Scan Hero is rated higher. Scan Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 242K ratings, while PDF Scanner Document Converter averages 4.5 from 545 ratings.

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

Both Scan Hero and PDF Scanner Document Converter show ads.

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

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, and PDF Scanner Document Converter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan Hero was updated on October 29, 2026 and PDF Scanner Document Converter on October 26, 2026.

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