Comparison

Scan Hero vs Doc 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
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

Doc Scanner

Easily convert images and documents into high-quality PDF files using your device's camera. Organize, manage, and share your scanned files securely and offline. Designed for a smooth user experience.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Convert images to PDF
  • Organize and manage files
  • Secure data handling
  • Offline functionality
  • Easy file sharing
Features
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PDF Converter is a user-friendly PDF conversion tool designed to make your life easier. With PDF Converter, you can effortlessly convert images to Pdf file, scan multiple documents, and manage your documents. Key Features: * Use your device's camera to scan documents, receipts, notes, passport, cards ID and images into high-quality PDF Files. * Organize and manage your documents with ease. Rename and delete files directly from the app. * Your data's security is our priority. We never store your files or share them with third parties. * Our user-friendly interface ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience for users of all skill levels. * PDF Converter works offline for your convenience. * Easy to share your converted files and scanned documents via email, messaging apps, or your social media platforms. Privacy Policy :- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dniabhM37hS9rNz3YIiypyFgooeje9r_/view

Screenshots

Scan Hero4 screens
Doc Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doc Scanner at none against Scan Hero's 10. Doc Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 66%). Scan Hero's advantage is ratings volume (242K vs 17) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Doc Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scan Hero against 4.6 for Doc Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Hero has 242K ratings behind it against 17, 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 83% of Doc Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, Doc Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Scan Hero versus Doc Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan HeroDoc Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (242K ratings) — better4.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings242K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size245 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.Nishan Singh

Customer experience

Scan Hero

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

Doc Scanner

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Doc Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Scan Hero

Subscriptions8
  • 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
  • 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
None

Doc Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan Hero free?
Scan Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doc Scanner free?
Doc Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scan Hero or Doc Scanner?
Scan Hero is rated higher. Scan Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 242K ratings, while Doc Scanner averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Scan Hero or Doc Scanner have ads?
Scan Hero shows ads; Doc Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan Hero or Doc Scanner?
Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, and Doc Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan Hero was updated on November 6, 2026 and Doc Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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