# Adobe Scan vs SwiftDocs

The clearest difference is price: Adobe Scan at Free against SwiftDocs's $0.99. Adobe Scan also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 48) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). SwiftDocs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Adobe Scan is free to download; SwiftDocs costs $0.99 up front. Adobe Scan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SwiftDocs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Adobe Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Adobe Scan's written reviews are positive against 85% of SwiftDocs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, SwiftDocs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adobe Scan | SwiftDocs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-ocr-scanner/id1199564834/reviews)** | [4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftdocs-pdf-document-maker/id1285025662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6M** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #123 |
| Size | 398 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [The Basic Software Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014233827) |

## What reviewers say

### Adobe Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-ocr-scanner/id1199564834)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Business, #33 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan premium - monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### SwiftDocs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftdocs-pdf-document-maker/id1285025662)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Scan, sign, and markup documents with ease. This app allows you to convert files to PDF, add text overlays, and manage your documents on the go. Its signature system smooths out e-signatures for a professional look.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, Sign and markup PDFs, Convert to PDF, Professional e-signatures, Add text overlays, Manage documents on the go

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwiftDocs Pro | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adobe Scan free?

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

### Is SwiftDocs free?

SwiftDocs costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Adobe Scan or SwiftDocs?

Adobe Scan is rated higher. Adobe Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while SwiftDocs averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do Adobe Scan or SwiftDocs have ads?

Adobe Scan shows ads; SwiftDocs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Adobe Scan or SwiftDocs?

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, and SwiftDocs every 2 months. Most recently, Adobe Scan was updated on September 25, 2026 and SwiftDocs on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Adobe Scan or SwiftDocs?

Adobe Scan currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and SwiftDocs at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*