# Adobe Scan vs Scan to PDF－Document Scanner

Adobe Scan and Scan to PDF－Document Scanner both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Adobe Scan's written reviews are positive against 28% of Scan to PDF－Document Scanner's. Adobe Scan also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 62K). Scan to PDF－Document Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Adobe Scan sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Scan to PDF－Document Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 62K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Adobe Scan's written reviews are positive against 28% of Scan to PDF－Document Scanner's.

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, Scan to PDF－Document Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adobe Scan | Scan to PDF－Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id1199564834/reviews)** | [4.7 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id1575194801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6M** | 62K |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #31 |
| Size | 400 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [Scanner App PDF Tool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575194803) |

## 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, #41 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 (13)**

| 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 | $59.99 | 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


### Scan to PDF－Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id1575194801)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a portable office. Scan, sign, and convert documents to various formats like PDF, DOCX, and TXT. Features include unlimited scanning, OCR text recognition, and secure password protection for your files.

**Highlights:** Unlimited document scanning, E-signature creation and application, OCR text recognition and editing, Batch and merge documents, Export to PDF, JPG, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, QR code scanning, Distance and object measurement

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Complete | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Express: Free Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Ultimate | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Ultimate Lite | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Express | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Extended | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Elite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Advanced | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Document scanner app | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Quick document conversion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable document export
- 💰 Misleading pricing
- 🐛 Poor OCR quality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent document formatting
- Scanning issues with certain devices
- Unreliable document transfer

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scans without subscription
- More transparent pricing and subscription model
- Improved OCR accuracy
- Easier subscription cancellation process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adobe Scan free?

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

### Is Scan to PDF－Document Scanner free?

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

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

Adobe Scan is rated higher. Adobe Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while Scan to PDF－Document Scanner averages 4.7 from 62K ratings.

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

Both Adobe Scan and Scan to PDF－Document Scanner show ads.

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

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, and Scan to PDF－Document Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Adobe Scan was updated on October 26, 2026 and Scan to PDF－Document Scanner on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Adobe Scan or Scan to PDF－Document Scanner?

Adobe Scan currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Scan to PDF－Document Scanner at #31. 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.*