# TotalScan vs PDF Scanner App

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TotalScan | PDF Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalscan-document-scanner/id1119158237/reviews) | **[4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-tapscanner/id1382564905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#70** |
| Size | 133 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) | [SMART MEDIA INTERNET MARKETING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/718353904) |

## What reviewers say

### TotalScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalscan-document-scanner/id1119158237)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appearance Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Document Scanner Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after iOS update
- Inconsistent document framing/cropping
- Scans are black and white
- Documents not sending correctly via email
- PDF creation issues

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-tapscanner/id1382564905)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App to PDF PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan to PDF App PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Document Scanner App Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner App Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Option to reorder pages
- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- Support for older devices
- Improved customer service


## Frequently asked 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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