# Adobe Scan vs PDF Scanner App, OCR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Adobe Scan at 1.6M against PDF Scanner App, OCR's 206. Adobe Scan also leads on chart position (#11 vs unranked). PDF Scanner App, OCR's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Adobe Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PDF Scanner App, OCR sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.9 for Adobe Scan against 4.8 for PDF Scanner App, OCR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Adobe Scan's written reviews are positive against 77% of PDF Scanner App, OCR's.

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, PDF Scanner App, OCR monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adobe Scan | PDF Scanner App, OCR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id1199564834/reviews)** | [4.8 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-ocr-docutain/id1416707024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6M** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 77.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 439 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [ADOBE SYSTEMS SOFTWARE IRELAND LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [INFOSOFT Informations- und Dokumentationssysteme GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242833508) |

## What reviewers say

### Adobe Scan

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Business, #44 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful PDF scanner. Easily capture, edit, and organize documents, receipts, and notes into searchable digital files. Enhance scans with features like auto-detection, magic eraser, and OCR to convert images to editable text.

**Highlights:** High-speed bulk scanning, Magic eraser for clean scans, Convert paper to PDF/JPEG, Extract pages from scans, Image-to-text with OCR, Auto-detect borders and sharpen, Organize documents into folders

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |

**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


### PDF Scanner App, OCR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-ocr-docutain/id1416707024)

This app transforms your device into a high-quality document scanner. It offers automatic text recognition for searchable PDFs, secure document management, and flexible storage options. Easily organize, edit, and share your scanned documents.

**Highlights:** HD document scanning, Automatic OCR text recognition, Secure document management, Cloud integration and local storage, Edit scans after saving, Full-text search, Share via email/messenger

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Docutain Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Docutain Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Docutain Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Docutain Premium monthly subs. | $4.99 | per month |
| Docutain Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Docutain Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Docutain Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Docutain Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Docutain Premium yearly subs. | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adobe Scan free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner App, OCR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Adobe Scan or PDF Scanner App, OCR?

Adobe Scan is rated higher. Adobe Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while PDF Scanner App, OCR averages 4.8 from 206 ratings.

### Do Adobe Scan or PDF Scanner App, OCR have ads?

Both Adobe Scan and PDF Scanner App, OCR show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Adobe Scan or PDF Scanner App, OCR?

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Scanner App, OCR monthly. Most recently, Adobe Scan was updated on November 10, 2026 and PDF Scanner App, OCR on November 6, 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.*