# Document Scanner ㅤ vs Adobe Scan

Document Scanner ㅤ and Adobe Scan both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Adobe Scan's written reviews are positive against 17% of Document Scanner ㅤ's. Adobe Scan also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.6M vs 63). Document Scanner ㅤ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Document Scanner ㅤ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Adobe Scan sells 12 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 — 4.8 for Document Scanner ㅤ 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 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Document Scanner ㅤ's written reviews are positive against 83% of Adobe Scan's.

Document Scanner ㅤ ships an update monthly, Adobe Scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Document Scanner ㅤ | Adobe Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner/id1031039143/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-ocr-scanner/id1199564834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 75 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sofiia Koval](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476254028) | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) |

## What reviewers say

### Document Scanner ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner/id1031039143)

Easily scan documents, receipts, and more into PDF, JPG, or TXT formats. Advanced image processing ensures professional-quality scans with automatic border detection, perspective correction, and shadow removal. Securely store, sign, watermark, and password-protect your files.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, JPG, TXT, Automatic border detection and perspective correction, Remove shadows and noise for clear scans, Sign, watermark, and password-protect files, Securely store and share documents

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $25.99 | per year |


### Adobe Scan

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Business, #32 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 (12)**

| 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 | $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 Document Scanner ㅤ free?

Document Scanner ㅤ 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, Document Scanner ㅤ or Adobe Scan?

Adobe Scan is rated higher. Document Scanner ㅤ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Adobe Scan averages 4.9 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do Document Scanner ㅤ or Adobe Scan have ads?

Adobe Scan shows ads; Document Scanner ㅤ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Document Scanner ㅤ or Adobe Scan?

Document Scanner ㅤ ships an update monthly, and Adobe Scan fortnightly. Most recently, Document Scanner ㅤ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Adobe Scan on September 27, 2026.

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