Comparison

Adobe Scan vs Scan App +

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

Head to head
About

Adobe Scan

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and IDs into professional-looking PDFs or JPEGs. Enhance scans with automatic straightening, stain removal, and editable text conversion.

Highlights
  • High-speed bulk scanning
  • Convert paper to PDF/JPEG
  • Automatic straightening
  • Magic eraser for cleanup
  • Extract pages
  • Image to text OCR
  • Organize into folders
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Adobe Scan is free to download and turns your mobile device into a powerful PDF and document scanner that helps you create, save, and organize your paper documents as digital files. 6 WAYS TO USE ADOBE SCAN 1) Save time with a fast document scanner: Use High-speed scan to bulk scan documents and turn stacks into PDFs in seconds. 2) Clean up scans with Magic eraser: Auto-detect and remove thumbs, shadows, stains and creases so your document scans look clear and professional. 3) Make a PDF with your phone: Convert paper documents or printed images into PDFs or JPEGs with the mobile PDF and photo scanner. 4) Use the Extract pages tool to choose the pages you need from any multi-page scan and save them as a new PDF. 5) Turn images to text: Use the image-to-text feature to make words in your scans searchable and editable with OCR. 6) Scan anything: Receipts, IDs, notes, recipes, photos, business cards, whiteboards – scan documents into PDF or JPEG files you can work with on your phone, tablet, or computer. CAPTURE WITH PRECISION • The Straighten tool fixes pages that come out curved or tilted while you scan, even if all four corners aren’t visible in the scan. • Advanced scanning technology detects borders, sharpens content, and makes your scans editable and searchable. ENHANCE YOUR SCANS • Edit in text lets you scan words, and handwritten text, to make it editable. • The Modify tool helps you crop, rotate, resize, and adjust colors in your scans. • Reorder pages and preview before saving. • Adjust the brightness and contrast of your scans in just a few taps. ORGANIZE YOUR DOCUMENTS • Scan paperwork and create custom folders for work documents, personal files, school forms, or ID scans. • Contact details are pulled straight from business cards so you can save them to your phone contacts in seconds. • Scans are automatically saved to Adobe Document Cloud for instant access and sharing. • Set a password to keep that important scan secure while you send it. SMART LIBRARY • This powerful doc scanner finds documents and receipts in your photo library and turns them into PDFs. • Touch up scans or photos directly from your camera roll. REUSE & SHARE • Open PDFs directly in Adobe Scan, without leaving the app. Then use tools like Modify, Edit, and Share. • Make high-quality PDFs that unlock text from images – from scanned contracts to study notes – so you can copy, edit, and reuse. • Export your scans to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint for new formats, then share. DO MORE WITH ACROBAT READER • Open your PDF scan in Acrobat Reader to comment, highlight, fill forms, and sign documents. • Access and share securely across Scan, Reader, and Acrobat on web and mobile. IN-APP PURCHASE • Subscribe for even more scanning power. Subscriptions work across Scan and Reader mobile apps and Acrobat on the web. • Combine scans into one file so you can take multiple scans and consolidate into one document. • Increase OCR capacity from 5 to 100 pages so that you can find text in multiple images. Download this free mobile scanner to convert important photos and documents into PDF and JPEG files to help you stay organized. Adobe Scan is the PDF converter trusted by millions worldwide. Terms & Conditions: Your use of this application is governed by the Adobe General Terms of Use http://www.adobe.com/go/terms_linkfree_en and the Adobe Privacy Policy http://www.adobe.com/go/privacy_policy_linkfree_en Do not sell or share my personal information www.adobe.com/go/ca-rights-linkfree

About

Scan App +

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Quickly capture documents, receipts, and images, then convert them into high-quality PDFs. Easily share your scans via email or cloud storage services.

Highlights
  • Portable document scanner
  • Convert to PDF
  • High-quality scans
  • Multiple scanning options (B&W, Color, Grayscale)
  • Adjustable PDF file size
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Multiple export options
Features
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Scan documents to PDF. Super Fast! Scan App + turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable scanner. It’s a tiny scanner in your pocket. Scan in 3 easy steps; capture, preview then send. Email, save to Files App or Photos App. Scan to pdf then upload directly to Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive. Scanning options include Black & White, Colour or Grayscale. Control pdf file size with large, medium and small file size options. Just about anything is scannable: ∙ Scan App + is with you on the go: Scan receipts, business cards, forms, contracts. ∙ Scan to pdf for keepsake: Pictures, magazine articles, newsprint, books, recipes. ∙ Scan documents to take with you: Travel docs, whiteboards, coupons, barcodes, grocery list, music scores. Cam Scanner: Camera works as a cam scanner and will automatically detect paper when placed on a contrasting background. Scan one page or multiple pages at the same time with Scan App +. High Quality Scans: Scan photos as Black & White, Colour, Grayscale or Original Photo. Scan App + uses the latest mobile scanning technology to create high quality scans. Control the file size with large, medium and small options. Save, Send and Share: Email pdf files of your scanned docs. Scan App + can upload directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive. Save scanned photos to Photos App. Save to iCloud via Files App or send to another app. With 9 export options Scan App + makes it easy to send document scans. Always have a tiny scanner with you. Scan App + is a fast PDF Scanner that will become an indispensable tool in your everyday life. If you like Scan App + please rate us on the App Store. If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at support@sarrada.com. Scan App + Unlimited is available for purchase as Lifetime or Subscription: 1 Year, 1 Month or 3 Months. Check in app for exact pricing in your region. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. https://www.sarrada.com/app/privacy.htm https://www.sarrada.com/termsofservice.htm

Screenshots

Adobe Scan4 screens
Scan App +4 screens

Verdict

The call

Adobe Scan and Scan App + both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Adobe Scan's written reviews are positive against 44% of Scan App +'s. Adobe Scan also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 7.1K) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). Scan App +'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Adobe Scan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Scan App + sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Adobe Scan against 4.8 for Scan App +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 7.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Adobe Scan's written reviews are positive against 44% of Scan App +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, Scan App + monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Adobe Scan versus Scan App +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdobe ScanScan App +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.6M ratings) — better4.8 (7.1K ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better43.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6M — better7.1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdobe Inc.Sarrada Software Inc

Customer experience

Adobe Scan

All ratings1,586,882 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews3,809 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.4%

Scan App +

All ratings7,050 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews403 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative50.6%

User reviews

Adobe Scan

From 1.6M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Quick scanning
  • 👍 Convenient for on-the-go
  • 🚀 High-quality scans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Issues with auto-cropping and alignment
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around cloud storage
  • 💰 Expensive premium features

Scan App +

From 7.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Useful features
  • 🔒 Secure
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Unclear pricing/subscription model
  • 🐛 Poor color scanning
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

Bugs and requests

Adobe Scan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scans not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Problems with multi-page document scanning

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to save scans locally without cloud sync
  • Improve edge detection and auto-cropping accuracy
  • Implement multi-language OCR support
  • Allow manual control over scan settings and adjustments

Scan App +

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Doesn't scan colors properly
  • Doesn't work as expected
  • Saves files in larger size than needed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow choosing save folder
  • Add WebDAV support
  • Improve quality of scanned documents
  • Provide more free features

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Adobe Scan

Subscriptions12
  • Adobe Scan Premium$3.991 Month
  • Adobe Scan Plus - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Adobe PDF Pack$9.991 Month
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  • Adobe Scan Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Adobe Scan Premium$9.991 Month
  • Scan premium - monthly$14.991 Month
  • Adobe Scan Plus - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Adobe Scan Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Adobe Scan Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Adobe Scan Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Adobe Scan Premium1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • Adobe PDF Pack$89.991 Year
7 purchases

Scan App +

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited 7$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited 30$9.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Unlimited 90$19.993 Months
  • Unlimited 365$23.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited Lifetime Upgrade$29.99
  • Unlimited Lifetime$35.99

Questions

Is Adobe Scan free?
Adobe Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan App + free?
Scan App + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Adobe Scan or Scan App +?
Adobe Scan is rated higher. Adobe Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while Scan App + averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.
Do Adobe Scan or Scan App + have ads?
Adobe Scan shows ads; Scan App + does not.
Which is updated more often, Adobe Scan or Scan App +?
Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, and Scan App + monthly. Most recently, Adobe Scan was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scan App + on September 24, 2026.

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