# Scan Hero vs Scan to PDF－Document Scanner

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Hero | Scan to PDF－Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (242K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655/reviews) | [4.7 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id1575194801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242K** | 61K |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 28.0% 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 | **#24** |
| Size | 245 MB | 216 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) | [Scanner App PDF Tool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575194803) |

## 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


### Scan to PDF－Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id1575194801)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Complete | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Express: Free Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Ultimate | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Ultimate Lite | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Express | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Extended | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Elite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Advanced | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Document scanner app | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent document formatting
- Scanning issues with certain devices
- Unreliable document transfer

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*