Comparison

Adobe Scan vs Scanner

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

Scanner

Easily convert documents and photos into digital PDF files in seconds. Scan, edit, crop, and share your files with a built-in scanner tool. Supports batch scanning and e-signature functionality.

Highlights
  • Convert documents to PDF
  • Scan photos to PDF
  • Edit and crop scanned images
  • Batch mode for multiple files
  • Add e-signatures to PDFs
  • Save and share digital copies
Features
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Scan any document and let AI do the rest. Scanner turns your phone into a powerful document scanner, PDF creator, file converter, and AI document assistant. Capture paperwork in seconds, summarize long reports, extract key information, and ask questions about anything you scan. SCAN ANYTHING IN SECONDS Point your camera at a page and Scanner automatically detects the edges, captures it when steady, corrects the perspective, improves the lighting, and creates a clean digital copy. • Hands-free auto-capture • Automatic edge detection and smart cropping • Perspective and lighting correction • Batch scanning for up to 50 pages • Scan receipts, invoices, notes, contracts, photos, ID cards, and passports • Scan both sides of an ID card • Built-in QR code scanner AI THAT READS FOR YOU Save time on long or complicated documents with built-in AI tools. • Summarize documents in seconds • Extract names, dates, amounts, numbers, and action items • Ask questions about scanned documents • Find specific details without reading every page • Translate scanned documents into your language AI features are optional. When you choose to use them, relevant document text or page images may be securely processed by third-party AI providers after you grant permission. AI-generated results may be inaccurate, so verify important information. CONVERT TO EDITABLE FILES Turn paper documents into files you can continue editing on your phone or computer. • Convert scans into editable text documents • Extract tables into spreadsheets • Turn documents into presentations • Export as PDF, image, editable document, spreadsheet, or presentation files • Combine multiple pages or images into one PDF • Share files through email, messaging apps, or cloud storage EDIT, SIGN, AND SHARE Prepare documents without needing a computer. • Crop, rotate, reorder, and enhance pages • Add your signature to PDF documents • Create and reuse a digital signature • Scan and save invoices as PDF files • Organize multiple pages into one document STAY ORGANIZED Keep important documents easy to find. • Smart folders for receipts, ID cards, invoices, and more • Full-text search across scanned documents • Search inside PDFs using recognized text • Filter by scans, documents, spreadsheets, or presentations • Rename and organize files in one place • Optional account and cloud sync across devices PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your scans stay on your device by default. Document capture and basic text recognition are processed locally. You can scan, save, and export without creating an account. Documents are uploaded only when you enable cloud sync or actively use a feature that requires online processing, such as AI or file conversion. AI features require permission before document content is sent for processing. Scanner does not sell your personal information or display third-party ads. HOW TO SCAN A DOCUMENT 1. Open Scanner and create a new document. 2. Point your camera at the page. 3. Scanner automatically detects and captures it. 4. Crop, enhance, reorder, or add more pages. 5. Save as PDF or convert it into another format. SCANNER PREMIUM Some features, including AI tools, file conversion, advanced PDF editing, and QR code tools, may require a Scanner Premium subscription. Available plans, prices, billing periods, and included features are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your store account after confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.scannedapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.scannedapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Adobe Scan4 screens
Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scanner at none against Adobe Scan's shown. Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Adobe Scan's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.6M vs 210). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Adobe Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 210, 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 Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Adobe Scan versus Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdobe ScanScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.6M ratings) — better4.5 (210 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6M — better210
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdobe Inc.42 Digital

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%

Scanner

All ratings210 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

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

Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Scanner Pro Trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Pro$7.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Annual Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Adobe Scan free?
Adobe Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Adobe Scan or Scanner?
Adobe Scan is rated higher. Adobe Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while Scanner averages 4.5 from 210 ratings.
Do Adobe Scan or Scanner have ads?
Adobe Scan shows ads; Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Adobe Scan or Scanner?
Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, and Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Adobe Scan was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scanner on September 23, 2026.

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