# iScanner vs PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iScanner at 1.4M against PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・'s 2.1K. iScanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (82% vs 68%). PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iScanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iScanner has 1.4M ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of iScanner's written reviews are positive against 68% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iScanner | PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscanner-pdf-document-scanner/id1040093707/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1469182761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 67.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 296 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) | [Protools LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460361693) |

## What reviewers say

### iScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscanner-pdf-document-scanner/id1040093707)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Business, #75 Top Free · Business, #132 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app is a powerful mobile scanner and document manager. It uses AI to create high-quality, distortion-free scans of various documents, which can then be edited, organized, and exported in multiple formats. It also offers OCR and AI chat features for enhanced document interaction.

**Highlights:** AI-powered document scanning, OCR text recognition, Document editing and markup, File organization and management, Cross-platform access, On-device privacy features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Pro 10Gb storage | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Pro 100Gb storage | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Scanner & PDF editor | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly helpful
- 🚀 Fantastic scanning capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for business on the go
- 👍 Organizes documents well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, glitchy, and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 💰 Expensive subscription model, misleading pricing
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience
- 🗑️ Important documents can be lost or deleted

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saving properly
- Unexpected charges and billing issues
- Inability to cancel subscriptions
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scans locally without subscription
- Improved reliability and stability
- More transparent and fair pricing model
- Better customer support and communication


### PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1469182761)

Transform your device into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily capture, edit, and share documents, IDs, and receipts as PDFs or JPEGs. Add signatures and annotations for professional document handling.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF or JPEG, Add and import signatures, Annotate and edit scanned documents, Organize scans into folders, Share via iMessage, email, or cloud services, Automatic border detection, Multipage scanning

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan Documents & PDF Files - Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Quick Scan Documents & PDF - Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan to PDF & Docs – Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Scanner & Document Reader | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iScanner free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ free?

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iScanner or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・?

iScanner is rated higher. iScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do iScanner or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ have ads?

Both iScanner and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iScanner or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・?

iScanner ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ fortnightly. Most recently, iScanner was updated on October 1, 2026 and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ on September 26, 2026.

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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.*