Comparison

Scan Hero vs PDF Scanner App

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
Currently charting
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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

PDF Scanner App

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Easily scan, import, and share PDFs and images. Features include OCR, electronic signatures, and multi-page scanning. Store documents directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and images
  • Convert to PDF or JPEG
  • OCR text extraction
  • Electronic signatures
  • Multi-page PDF creation
  • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction
Features
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PDF Scanner App allows you to effortlessly scan, import, and instantly share documents within this smart Scanner app. Easily retrieve and access all your previously scanned files using this PDF Document Scanner app. With this app you can easily Scan app on your phone, you can effortlessly save time and energy by scanning swiftly whenever needed. The PDF Document are directly stored on your iPhone in either image or PDF format, courtesy of the free PDF scanner and high-definition camera scanner pro app for PDF scans. - Scan PDF Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful document scanner and PDF converter with the PDF Scanner App. Whether you need to scan PDF, digitize receipts, documents, business cards, whiteboards, IDs, books, or photos, our app has you covered. Easily transform images into PDFs in an instant. - Scan ID & Passport Effortlessly scan your ID cards and passports, then easily share them with others. This PDF Document Scanner App easily scans ID cards, passports, driver's licenses, visas, and various identity documents within seconds. It then stores the Scanned document within the device, utilizing the capabilities of both an ID scanner and a document scanner. - Complete your paperwork from anywhere with ease Use this PDF Document Scanner App to include an electronic signature using PDF sign tools. An intuitive PDF Editor App allows you to mark and edit fields, adding everything you need effortlessly. - Scan Book with our PDF Scanner App Use our free Document Scanner app to easily scan books, novels, magazines, and convert them to PDF format with the help of a Camera Scanner App. Save your scanned documents directly to your iPhone and iPad device in either image or PDF format using the Doc Scanner app. Key Features of the PDF Scanner App - Free Document Scanner Pro & Scan PDF: • Automatically detects document edges and corrects perspective of PDF Document. • Enhance scan quality both automatically and manually. • Free document and photo scanning with this camera scanner app. • Extract text from images using OCR, making it searchable, editable, and shareable. • Scan multiple pages and convert them to a multi-page PDF using the PDF document scanner app. • Scan and print PDF documents using the free doc scanner app. • Efficiently manage your files for better document organization. • Convert selected images from your Image Gallery into PDF documents. Scan, edit, sign, and effortlessly share any document in either PDF or JPEG format. Our scanner functions seamlessly without requiring an internet connection, storing all scans directly on your device. Take your productivity to the next level with e-sign or sign PDF Document and OCR capabilities. Add your signature to scanned documents with just a few taps in Scanner Pro. Utilize text recognition to convert any scan into editable text. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription for PDF Scanner Pro - Document Scanner App. -Subscribe to unlock Pro access to all features, with charges applied upon purchase confirmation. -Subscriptions automatically renew 24 hours prior to the expiration date. You can manage your subscriptions in the account settings within the App Store. -Users have the option to manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal by accessing their Account Settings after making a purchase. -If a user purchases a subscription after a free trial period, any remaining unused portion of the trial will be forfeited. Privacy Policy: https://www.techstic.org/privacy-pdf-scanner Terms of Use: https://www.techstic.org/tos-pdf-scanner

Screenshots

Scan Hero4 screens
PDF Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Scanner App at none against Scan Hero's shown. Scan Hero's advantage is ratings volume (242K vs 217) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 PDF Scanner App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Hero has 242K ratings behind it against 217, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, PDF Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Scan Hero versus PDF Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan HeroPDF Scanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (242K ratings)4.8 (217 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings242K — better217
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size245 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.PDF Scanner Editor PDF Converter Expert

Customer experience

Scan Hero

All ratings241,698 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews722 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative30.1%

PDF Scanner App

All ratings263 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PDF Scanner App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • 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
2 purchases

PDF Scanner App

Subscriptions2
  • PDF Editor, Doc Scanner Access$5.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Unlimited Access$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scan Hero free?
Scan Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner App free?
PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan Hero or PDF Scanner App?
PDF Scanner App is rated higher. Scan Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 242K ratings, while PDF Scanner App averages 4.8 from 217 ratings.
Do Scan Hero or PDF Scanner App have ads?
Scan Hero shows ads; PDF Scanner App does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan Hero or PDF Scanner App?
Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, and PDF Scanner App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan Hero was updated on November 1, 2026 and PDF Scanner App on October 24, 2026.

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