# Scan to PDF vs Document Scanner

Scan to PDF and Document Scanner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 48% of Scan to PDF's. Document Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Scan to PDF's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 556) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan to PDF sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scan to PDF against 4.7 for Document Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan to PDF has 24K ratings behind it against 556, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Scan to PDF's written reviews are positive against 90% of Document Scanner's.

Scan to PDF ships an update every 2 months, Document Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan to PDF | Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdf-converter-scanner/id1180773759/reviews) | [4.7 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-studio/id1525436580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 556 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Must Have Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126938232) | [Mobato Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495779369) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan to PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdf-converter-scanner/id1180773759)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and photos. Save them as high-quality PDF, JPEG, or TXT files, and easily share or store them. Advanced features include automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and OCR for text extraction.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, receipts, photos, QR codes, Save as PDF, JPEG, TXT, Automatic edge detection and perspective correction, Advanced image processing and enhancement, Multipage scanning (Batch mode), OCR for text extraction, Cloud service integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Scanner Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Easy Scanner Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Scanner Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Scanner Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Easy Scanner Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pdf Document Scanner Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner - Scan Documents | $49.99 | per year |
| Pdf Document Scanner Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Easy Scanner Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Easy Scanner Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and efficient
- 💡 Useful for scanning paperwork
- 🚀 Quick and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Unreliable subscription management
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of transparency and communication
- 🐛 Buggy features and poor performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to scan more than 6 pages
- Issues with document quality and formatting after scanning
- Inability to turn off auto-detection of document borders
- Problems with uploading and sharing scanned documents

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 3 pages to be shared for free
- Improve export options beyond just Google Drive
- Add batch scanning and multi-page support
- Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-studio/id1525436580)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and more into professional PDFs on the go. Organize, edit, and share your scanned files securely.

**Highlights:** Scan documents easily, Automatic document cropping, Advanced scanning filters, Edit documents and PDFs, Clean scans with artifact removal, iCloud backup for documents, Export as PDF or JPG, PDF tools: password protect, compress, convert

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Scan Studio Pro: Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 💎 High-quality scans
- 📁 Convenient file management
- 🔍 Useful OCR feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 🔧 Cropping and rotation issues
- 📚 Lack of guidance or documentation

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Scanned documents not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved multi-page scanning
- Optical character recognition accuracy improvements
- Offline mode for full functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan to PDF free?

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

### Is Document Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan to PDF or Document Scanner?

Scan to PDF and Document Scanner are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24K and 556 ratings respectively.

### Do Scan to PDF or Document Scanner have ads?

Neither Scan to PDF nor Document Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan to PDF or Document Scanner?

Scan to PDF ships an update every 2 months, and Document Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan to PDF was updated on September 26, 2026 and Document Scanner on September 21, 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.*