Comparison

TotalScan vs PDF Scanner App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TotalScan

This app is a fast and powerful tool for scanning documents and QR codes. It allows you to create virtual copies of various paper documents, extract text using OCR, and edit images with built-in filters. Scans can be saved and shared in multiple formats and integrated with cloud services.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and QR codes
  • OCR text extraction
  • Image editing with filters
  • Cloud service integration
  • Create multi-page PDFs
  • Password protection
Features
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TotalScan is currently the fastest and most powerful tool for scanning documents and QR-codes. You can create and manage a virtual copy of credit cards, books, checks, recipes, timetables and any paper documents by using TotalScan. The application supports optical character recognition (OCR) technology and allows you to extract the text from the image. TotalScan can process the captured from the camera images and already existing photos in the gallery, cloud and network services. Application allows you to adjust and apply the filters for images with the built-in editor. Experiment with your documents and edit them, you can always revert to the original image. You can upload your finished pictures to gallery, cloud and network services, send by mail in JPEG and PDF formats. Scanning takes place on your device without an internet connection, so your documents do not run the risk of being intercepted. The unique scanning and processing algorithms improve the quality of scans, remove the noises and the shadows, correct the angle of the projection, so you get the highest quality and the clear result. This scanner is created based on many years of working with the documents of many people to save your time in the day to day activities as much as possible. The application takes into account the memory capacity and the count of processor cores for maximum performance and comfortable operation. The key features is: + Recognition and decoding of QR-codes and barcodes + Automatic and the manual scanning mode + Creating and saving the documents in colored, grayscale, black and white formats + Selection of the document's page format (A3, A4, A5, Letter, Legal, Business Card, Automatic) + Flash settings + Ability to turn on a grid + Sorting of documents by the name and the date + Easy search of your documents + Ability to create the groups and move the documents from one group to another + Creating the multi-page PDF documents + Moving, copying and renaming of scans OCR special features: + Advanced algorithms of the character definition + Supports the large set of recognition languages + Fast and correct text recognition + Recognition of text with multiple languages + Retains tables, fonts and layout of original The additional benefits include: + Integration with the popular cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Yandex.Disk) + Integration with the popular network services (SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV) + Unique and advanced scanning algorithm + High performance and stability of the application + Intuitive interface + Password protection of the application + User friendly navigation High speed and quality of image processing without tedious manual corrections will make TotalScan your ideal companion for business and education. Already thousands of people have joined us! And you could try this tool of scanning unsurpassed in speed of work and capabilities! We are continuously working to improve the app. If you have any comments, suggestions and questions, write on our email support@develsoftware.com.

About

PDF Scanner App

Transform your mobile device into a powerful scanner. Easily capture documents, receipts, and more, convert them to PDF, and edit them with advanced tools. Secure your files with passwords and share them effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Edit scans with OCR
  • Add e-signatures
  • Enhance scans with filters
  • Split and merge PDFs
  • Convert between PDF and JPG/Word
  • Compress PDF files
  • Password protect PDFs
Features
Currently charting
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Scan, Print & Share any document to PDF. The new home for all your paper documents. Now you can simply scan, import and share right inside the best portable scanner app. Access everything you’ve previously scanned with the TapScanner app. Why TapScanner? Join over 100 Million satisfied users all over the world who trust TapScanner to be their tiny portable scanner. Scan to PDF • Scan any document and convert to PDF with your mobile device. • TapScanner has got you covered with our pdf maker and pdf reader. Receipts, documents, business cards, whiteboards, ID’s, books and photos - From image to pdf immediately • Scanning made easy • Get your documents auto cropped and sorted in the way you need them • Save time cropping each document Finish your paperwork from anywhere • Use the best document scanner to attach an E-signature using pdf sign tools. • Mark and edit fields to add everything you need with an intuitive pdf viewer. Get the perfect scan - Enhance with Filters • Powerful filters that will make your documents look professional • Remove shadows to enhance your scans • Port to black and white or adjust contrast and brightness Backup to Cloud • Just like that, scans on your phone are backed up to your favourite cloud. • TapScanner’s PDF converter ensures you store a high-quality PDF output from our mobile scanner Edit text from your scans • Convert image to text - Edit your scans with OCR • Export accurate text straight from your docs • Unlock content and extract text from images through OCR with automated text recognition enhanced by machine learning algorithms • Read QR codes with the built in QR scanner which supports links, text ISBN and emails - simply access the Qr code reader in the cam scan module PDF Editor • Pdf splitter - simply import a pdf file and TapScanner will Split PDF • It’s never been easier to split pdf into a number of pdf files Manage your files • Merge PDF files together to make editing easier • Combine PDF files quickly to organize your files Convert files • Share your files in the format you need: convert jpg to pdf files or convert pdf to jpg • Need a document in word? Convert PDF to word, word to PDF for easy editing • PDF to docx function will save you time •PDF to doc functionalities will help you manage your finances • Magically take images from your camera or gallery and turn them to PDFs with Pdf to jpg and Jpg to pdf conversions Compress PDF files • Easy sharing on chats or email • Reduce file size or compress pdf to zip • Making your PDF smaller will help you save space Remove watermarks • Perfect and clean your scans by removing stains Protect Files • Protect PDF with a password • Keep your files secure - lock PDF Print • Using this PDF scanner, you can print directly from our scanner app Get everyone in on the loop • Share documents easily and quickly • Seamlessly share to email, social media and instant messaging apps Sort • Create folders and tag documents to organize your scans in mobile pdf scanner • Find documents in your scanned library easily by name, tag or folder - Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy - https://tap.pm/privacy-policy-v5/ Service Terms - https://tap.pm/terms-of-service/ Powerful High Quality Scanner App - Try Now For Free!

Screenshots

TotalScan4 screens
PDF Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PDF Scanner App at 27K against TotalScan's 33. PDF Scanner App also leads on chart position (#70 vs unranked). TotalScan's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. TotalScan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PDF Scanner App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner App has 27K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of TotalScan's written reviews are positive against 37% of PDF Scanner App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TotalScan ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TotalScan versus PDF Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotalScanPDF Scanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33 ratings)4.7 (27K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better36.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3327K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#70 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLTD DevelSoftwareSMART MEDIA INTERNET MARKETING LTD

Customer experience

TotalScan

All ratings33 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative36.5%

PDF Scanner App

All ratings26,739 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,403 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative60.3%

User reviews

TotalScan

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for students
  • 👍 Good quality scans
  • 👍 Works well
  • 👍 Free version is usable

Room to improve

  • 👎 Inconvenient interface
  • 👎 Poor scanning quality
  • 👎 App doesn't work with iOS updates
  • 👎 Scans are black and white
  • 👎 App is paid/expensive

PDF Scanner App

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Convenient scanning
  • 👍 Great features
  • 👍 Intuitive navigation

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Unreliable scanning
  • 🐛 Mixes up pages

Bugs and requests

TotalScan

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App not working after iOS update
  • Inconsistent document framing/cropping
  • Scans are black and white
  • Documents not sending correctly via email
  • PDF creation issues
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  • Duplicate files created
  • Pro version not accessible after purchase
  • Documents deleted/disappeared
  • App not updated
  • Connection issues with iTunes Store
  • Yandex mail sharing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Manual cropping mode
  • Add signatures and stamps
  • Color scans
  • Improved image quality for scanned photos
  • Clarification on Pro version pricing (one-time vs. subscription)

PDF Scanner App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during scanning
  • Subscription issues
  • Unable to save scans properly
  • Compatibility problems with new devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to reorder pages
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily
  • Support for older devices
  • Improved customer service

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TotalScan

One-time3
  • Thank the Developer$0.99
  • Appearance Customization$1.99
  • Document Scanner Pro Version$6.99
12 purchases

PDF Scanner App

Subscriptions12
  • Scanner App to PDF PRO Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial5 variants$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Unlimited Access - Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial3 variants$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Scan to PDF App PRO Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access$39.991 Year
  • Document Scanner App Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • PDF Scanner App Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TotalScan free?
TotalScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner App free?
PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TotalScan or PDF Scanner App?
PDF Scanner App is rated higher. TotalScan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while PDF Scanner App averages 4.7 from 27K ratings.
Do TotalScan or PDF Scanner App have ads?
Neither TotalScan nor PDF Scanner App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TotalScan or PDF Scanner App?
TotalScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Scanner App every 2 weeks. Most recently, TotalScan was updated on October 20, 2026 and PDF Scanner App on October 22, 2026.

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