Comparison

Scan Hero vs Scan to PDF-Document Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scan Hero

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
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Looking for a mobile assistant? Try the Scan Hero app to corral your paperwork and scan documents on the go! Scan Hero helps you run your business in the ever-changing digital world. Scan documents to PDF, then sign, edit, and share them – no heavy equipment needed! Manage paperwork hassle-free from anywhere – the office, remotely, or from home. Stay one step ahead when it comes to document management. Loved by more than 29 million users. SCAN DOCUMENTS - Scan any document automatically or manually and save it as a PDF file or image. - Try various Camera Modes to scan specific types of documents. - Adjust the quality and file size of your scans: choose low, medium, or high quality. - Import documents right from Photos for further editing and sharing. TRY CAMERA MODES - Single Mode captures a single page. - Multi Mode scans two pages at once. - Passport & ID Card Modes digitize your ID-documents. - Book Mode scans a two-page spread of a book. - QR Mode reads QR codes with your device’s Camera. MAKE EDITS - Re-crop scans, change page perspective and borders, apply filters, adjust contrast, and correct or change the orientation. - Organize and reorder pages in multipage documents. MANAGE SCANS - Print scanned documents and clipboard text wirelessly. - Share scans separately or send a number of files in one PDF file via Mail or iMessage. - Save all your scans to Photos or iCloud and synchronize them between all of your iOS devices. - Protect your files with Face ID or passcode. LEVEL UP WITH PREMIUM FEATURES - Recognize and extract text from your scans with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. Available for texts in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, Russian, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Norwegian, Japanese, and Portuguese. - Fine-tune scans by selecting HD quality while scanning. - Sign scans right on the screen of your device. Create and save one or more signatures, and add them to scans whenever you need. - Highlight the key points of your scans. - Secure private information in scanned documents using the Hide tool. - Scan and share without limits. *For advanced editing and file management, you can also try our PDF Hero app! Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase or by contacting Customer Support. Privacy Policy: https://support.bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=1017261655 Terms of Service: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=1017261655 Got questions or suggestions? Please don’t hesitate to email us at support@scanhero.app

About

Scan to PDF-Document Scanner

Transform your phone into a portable office. Scan, sign, and convert documents to various formats like PDF, DOCX, and TXT. Features include unlimited scanning, OCR text recognition, and secure password protection for your files.

Highlights
  • Unlimited document scanning
  • E-signature creation and application
  • OCR text recognition and editing
  • Batch and merge documents
  • Export to PDF, JPG, DOCX, PPTX, TXT
  • QR code scanning
  • Distance and object measurement
Features
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Scan Shot turns your phone into a powerful digital office! Scan, sign and export any document to PDF, JPG, DOCX, PPTX and TXT format. Save time and become more productive in your work and daily life with this portable scanner app. Download the scanner for free to scan and manage all your important documents. ◉ FEATURES: √ SCAN UNLIMITED DOCUMENTS: Scan as many documents as you want with no page limit. Best and highest quality scanning. Instant scanning speed. √ SIGN OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION: Create and save more than one e-signature. Quickly and professionally sign important documents. Sign any documentation in a few taps. √ DIGITIZE YOUR ID / PASSPORT: Scan anything: identity cards, legal agreements, invoices, orders, receipts, articles, bills, credit notes, business documents... √ SAVE TIME WITH OCR / TEXT RECOGNITION: Automatically extract text on PDF documents or pictures and edit it according to your needs. Scan Shot’s OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology can quickly and accurately convert any document to text with no errors! √ BATCH AND MERGE DOCUMENTS: Add unlimited pages to any document. Merge different scans into only one document to manage your files more easily. Batch files together and add new pages to previously scanned documents. √ CONVERT & EXPORT INTO ANY FORMAT: Export your documents to PDF, JPG, DOCX, PPTX and TXT format. Save your documents in whichever format suits you best and convert any file to text. Store unlimited files in the app and go back to make edits whenever you want! √ SHARE YOUR SCANNED DOCUMENTS: Email your files as PDF, JPG, DOCX, PPTX and TXT. Save your documents to your photo library or cloud storage. Send your scanned files through other messaging apps. √ PROTECT IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS: Add a password to restrict the documents access. Protect the security and privacy of your personal documents. √ INSTANTLY SCAN QR CODES: Scan Shot combines document scanning, signing, and editing functionalities with a QR reader. Having both a QR and document scanner in the same app saves you time and space on your phone while ensuring that you can quickly scan anything without having to switch apps! √ MEASURE DISTANCES AND OBJECTS: Accurately measure distances, heights, and areas with powerful AR. Forget the measuring tape, use this awesome app to find out the size of objects and spaces in an instant. ◉ CONTACT: Feel free to leave a review or contact us at: info@scanshot.app Terms of use: https://www.scanshot.app/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://www.scanshot.app/privacy-policy ◈ Download Scan Shot and crush your productivity! ◈ With accurate scanning and easy editing, Scan Shot brings you the capabilities of a scanning and printing shop right in your pocket! Get more out of your device than you ever thought was possible by turning it into a multifunctional office tool. It’s time to Scan Shot!

Screenshots

Scan Hero4 screens
Scan to PDF-Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scan Hero and Scan to PDF-Document Scanner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Scan Hero's written reviews are positive against 28% of Scan to PDF-Document Scanner's. Scan Hero also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (242K vs 61K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scan Hero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Scan to PDF-Document Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scan Hero against 4.7 for Scan to PDF-Document Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242K and 61K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Scan Hero's written reviews are positive against 28% of Scan to PDF-Document Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, Scan to PDF-Document Scanner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Scan Hero versus Scan to PDF-Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan HeroScan to PDF-Document Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (242K ratings)4.7 (61K ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings242K — better61K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#36#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size245 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.Scanner App PDF Tool

Customer experience

Scan Hero

All ratings241,698 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews697 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative31.0%

Scan to PDF-Document Scanner

All ratings61,441 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,230 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative68.9%

User reviews

Scan Hero

From 242K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Scan to PDF-Document Scanner

From 61K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 🚀 Quick document conversion

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Unreliable document export
  • 💰 Misleading pricing
  • 🐛 Poor OCR quality

Bugs and requests

Scan Hero

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scans not properly cropped
  • Inability to rearrange scanned pages
  • Crashes when editing/cropping documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to rotate scanned documents
  • Option to save scans to cloud storage
  • Improved OCR text recognition

Scan to PDF-Document Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent document formatting
  • Scanning issues with certain devices
  • Unreliable document transfer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save scans without subscription
  • More transparent pricing and subscription model
  • Improved OCR accuracy
  • Easier subscription cancellation process

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Scan Hero

Subscriptions10
  • Get Premium!3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Scanner App + OCR3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Weekly Subscription2 variants$9.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Weekly Sub with Free Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Scanner for Me - Plus1 Month trial$10.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Document & Text Scanner + OCR3 Days trial$16.001 Month
  • Upgrade to Pro!$16.001 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$22.001 Month
  • Upgrade to Pro!3 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scanner for Me Full Version$6.99
12 purchases

Scan to PDF-Document Scanner

Subscriptions12
  • 1 Month Complete$4.991 Month
  • 1 Week Express: Free Week7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Ultimate7 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • 1 Week Ultimate Lite7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Plan$6.991 Month
  • 1 Week Express7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • 1 Week Extended7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week Elite7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week Advanced3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week Lite7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Document scanner app$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Scan Hero free?
Scan Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan to PDF-Document Scanner free?
Scan to PDF-Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan Hero or Scan to PDF-Document Scanner?
Scan Hero and Scan to PDF-Document Scanner are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 242K and 61K ratings respectively.
Do Scan Hero or Scan to PDF-Document Scanner have ads?
Both Scan Hero and Scan to PDF-Document Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan Hero or Scan to PDF-Document Scanner?
Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, and Scan to PDF-Document Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan Hero was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scan to PDF-Document Scanner on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Scan Hero or Scan to PDF-Document Scanner?
Scan Hero currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Scan to PDF-Document Scanner at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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