# Scan Hero vs App ~ Scanner

Scan Hero and App ~ Scanner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of App ~ Scanner's written reviews are positive against 65% of Scan Hero's. Scan Hero's advantage is ratings volume (242K vs 1.2K) 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 App ~ Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.8 for App ~ Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Hero has 242K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 98% of App ~ Scanner's.

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, App ~ Scanner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Hero | App ~ Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (242K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **242K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Livintis W.L.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300276456) |

## 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


### App ~ Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979)

Transform your device into a powerful portable scanner. Capture crisp, clear documents in PDF or JPEG format, with options for B&W or color. Sign documents, extract text, and organize your scans effortlessly.

**Highlights:** No watermarks, no ads, Sign documents, Extract text, Realistic scan filters, Export as PDF or JPEG, Auto border detection, Multi-page scanning

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My PDF Scanner | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner++ Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| My Scanner App | $4.99 | per month |
| App PDF Scanner Neat Scanner | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Document Scanner | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner++ Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 📤 Convenient file export options
- 🔒 Secure scanning
- 💡 Helpful cropping and editing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 💰 Concerns about subscription pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble exporting larger documents
- Inconsistent scanning quality

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for larger documents
- Integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Hero free?

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

### Is App ~ Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan Hero or App ~ Scanner?

App ~ Scanner is rated higher. Scan Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 242K ratings, while App ~ Scanner averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Scan Hero or App ~ Scanner have ads?

Both Scan Hero and App ~ Scanner show ads.

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

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, and App ~ Scanner every 6 days. Most recently, Scan Hero was updated on September 29, 2026 and App ~ Scanner on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*