# TurboScan™ vs Adobe Scan

The clearest difference is ads: TurboScan™ at none against Adobe Scan's shown. TurboScan™ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Adobe Scan's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.6M vs 103K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TurboScan™ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Adobe Scan sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.9 for TurboScan™ against 4.9 for Adobe Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 103K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of TurboScan™'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Adobe Scan's.

TurboScan™ ships an update every 3 months, Adobe Scan fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TurboScan™ | Adobe Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (103K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboscan-document-scanner/id1017559099/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id1199564834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 103K | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 82.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #154 | **#12** |
| Size | 10 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piksoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342548959) | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) |

## What reviewers say

### TurboScan™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboscan-document-scanner/id1017559099)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and more. Quickly capture high-quality PDFs or JPEGs, organize them, and share them easily. Advanced algorithms ensure accurate edge detection, perspective correction, and optimal contrast for clear scans.

**Highlights:** Automatic document detection and capture, Perspective correction, SureScan for sharpest scans, Document naming and organization, Quick email sending, Save to Photos and cloud storage, Face/Touch ID security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip developer, level 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip developer, level 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip developer, level 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| TurboScan Premium | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💾 Convenient for storing and organizing documents
- ✉️ Seamless emailing of scanned documents
- 🔍 Accurate cropping and edge detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent email delivery
- 🔒 Concerns about unauthorized charges
- 🔍 Issues with auto-focus and framing
- 🔄 Problems with app updates and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Scanned documents not saving properly
- Emailing function not working reliably
- Crashes and freezes after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock folders with passwords
- Integration with more cloud storage services
- Improved OCR and text recognition
- Voice-activated scanning feature


### Adobe Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id1199564834)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Business, #41 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and IDs into professional-looking PDFs or JPEGs. Enhance scans with automatic straightening, stain removal, and editable text conversion.

**Highlights:** High-speed bulk scanning, Convert paper to PDF/JPEG, Automatic straightening, Magic eraser for cleanup, Extract pages, Image to text OCR, Organize into folders

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan premium - monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go
- 🚀 High-quality scans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Issues with auto-cropping and alignment
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around cloud storage
- 💰 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Problems with multi-page document scanning

**Requested features**

- Add option to save scans locally without cloud sync
- Improve edge detection and auto-cropping accuracy
- Implement multi-language OCR support
- Allow manual control over scan settings and adjustments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TurboScan™ free?

TurboScan™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Adobe Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TurboScan™ or Adobe Scan?

TurboScan™ is rated higher. TurboScan™ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 103K ratings, while Adobe Scan averages 4.9 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do TurboScan™ or Adobe Scan have ads?

Adobe Scan shows ads; TurboScan™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, TurboScan™ or Adobe Scan?

TurboScan™ ships an update every 3 months, and Adobe Scan fortnightly. Most recently, TurboScan™ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Adobe Scan on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TurboScan™ or Adobe Scan?

TurboScan™ currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and Adobe Scan at #12. 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.*