# TotalScan vs PDF Scanner AI

The clearest difference is ads: TotalScan at none against PDF Scanner AI's shown. TotalScan also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.5). PDF Scanner AI's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 33) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TotalScan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PDF Scanner AI sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Scanner AI holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner AI has 6.6K 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 43% of PDF Scanner AI'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 AI every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TotalScan | PDF Scanner AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalscan-document-scanner/id1119158237/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-ai-scan-documents/id1561802302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 133 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) | [Cacao Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612079536) |

## 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 AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-ai-scan-documents/id1561802302)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a portable scanner that recognizes text and offers robust editing tools. Easily scan documents, IDs, and books, convert them to editable formats, and protect your data. Enjoy fast, high-quality scanning and OCR capabilities.

**Highlights:** Camera scanner with text recognition, Convert documents to editable formats, OCR for printed text retrieval, Scan ID cards and passports, Scan books and magazines, High-quality photo scanning, Data protection

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner App | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Document scanner | $14.99 | per month |
| Scan documents | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| PDF Scanner Pro | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| PDF Editor | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter | $34.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro | $44.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Clear scans
- 👍 Convenient for work/studies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Scanning issues (angle, speed)
- 💰 Expensive for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at last step before exporting
- Unclear subscription terms

**Requested features**

- Free export/sharing of scanned documents
- More customization options
- Improved scanning accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TotalScan free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TotalScan or PDF Scanner AI?

PDF Scanner AI is rated higher. TotalScan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while PDF Scanner AI averages 4.7 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do TotalScan or PDF Scanner AI have ads?

PDF Scanner AI shows ads; TotalScan does not.

### Which is updated more often, TotalScan or PDF Scanner AI?

TotalScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Scanner AI every 9 days. Most recently, TotalScan was updated on October 20, 2026 and PDF Scanner AI on October 21, 2026.

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