# Scan Hero vs Doc Scanner & PDF Maker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scan Hero at 242K against Doc Scanner & PDF Maker's 2. Scan Hero also leads on chart position (#39 vs unranked). Doc Scanner & PDF Maker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Doc Scanner & PDF Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doc Scanner & PDF Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Hero has 242K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, Doc Scanner & PDF Maker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Hero | Doc Scanner & PDF Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (242K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-and-pdf-maker/id6744690795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **242K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Serhii Steshkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478707330) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655)

**Currently charting:** #39 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


### Doc Scanner & PDF Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-and-pdf-maker/id6744690795)

Transform your device into a powerful PDF scanner and document manager. Easily scan, organize, edit, and export professional-quality documents. Optimize layouts, add signatures, and share files seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and import images, Automatic edge detection and correction, Organize, rename, and group scans, Create multi-page PDFs, Advanced PDF layout control, Add signatures and export files, Share via email and cloud services

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Hero free?

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

### Is Doc Scanner & PDF Maker free?

Doc Scanner & PDF Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scan Hero or Doc Scanner & PDF Maker?

Doc Scanner & PDF Maker is rated higher. Scan Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 242K ratings, while Doc Scanner & PDF Maker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Scan Hero or Doc Scanner & PDF Maker have ads?

Both Scan Hero and Doc Scanner & PDF Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Hero or Doc Scanner & PDF Maker?

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, and Doc Scanner & PDF Maker every 9 days. Most recently, Scan Hero was updated on October 26, 2026 and Doc Scanner & PDF Maker on October 7, 2026.

---

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