Comparison

Adobe Scan vs Scan to PDF-Document 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

Scan to PDF-Document Scanner

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
Currently charting
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Scan Shot turns your phone into a powerful digital office! Scan, sign and export any document to PDF, JPG, DOCX, PPTX and TXT format. Save time and become more productive in your work and daily life with this portable scanner app. Download the scanner for free to scan and manage all your important documents. ◉ FEATURES: √ SCAN UNLIMITED DOCUMENTS: Scan as many documents as you want with no page limit. Best and highest quality scanning. Instant scanning speed. √ SIGN OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION: Create and save more than one e-signature. Quickly and professionally sign important documents. Sign any documentation in a few taps. √ DIGITIZE YOUR ID / PASSPORT: Scan anything: identity cards, legal agreements, invoices, orders, receipts, articles, bills, credit notes, business documents... √ SAVE TIME WITH OCR / TEXT RECOGNITION: Automatically extract text on PDF documents or pictures and edit it according to your needs. Scan Shot’s OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology can quickly and accurately convert any document to text with no errors! √ BATCH AND MERGE DOCUMENTS: Add unlimited pages to any document. Merge different scans into only one document to manage your files more easily. Batch files together and add new pages to previously scanned documents. √ CONVERT & EXPORT INTO ANY FORMAT: Export your documents to PDF, JPG, DOCX, PPTX and TXT format. Save your documents in whichever format suits you best and convert any file to text. Store unlimited files in the app and go back to make edits whenever you want! √ SHARE YOUR SCANNED DOCUMENTS: Email your files as PDF, JPG, DOCX, PPTX and TXT. Save your documents to your photo library or cloud storage. Send your scanned files through other messaging apps. √ PROTECT IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS: Add a password to restrict the documents access. Protect the security and privacy of your personal documents. √ INSTANTLY SCAN QR CODES: Scan Shot combines document scanning, signing, and editing functionalities with a QR reader. Having both a QR and document scanner in the same app saves you time and space on your phone while ensuring that you can quickly scan anything without having to switch apps! √ MEASURE DISTANCES AND OBJECTS: Accurately measure distances, heights, and areas with powerful AR. Forget the measuring tape, use this awesome app to find out the size of objects and spaces in an instant. ◉ CONTACT: Feel free to leave a review or contact us at: info@scanshot.app Terms of use: https://www.scanshot.app/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://www.scanshot.app/privacy-policy ◈ Download Scan Shot and crush your productivity! ◈ With accurate scanning and easy editing, Scan Shot brings you the capabilities of a scanning and printing shop right in your pocket! Get more out of your device than you ever thought was possible by turning it into a multifunctional office tool. It’s time to Scan Shot!

Screenshots

Adobe Scan4 screens
Scan to PDF-Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Adobe Scan at 83% against Scan to PDF-Document Scanner's 28%. Adobe Scan also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 61K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Scan to PDF-Document Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 61K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Adobe Scan's written reviews are positive against 28% of Scan to PDF-Document Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, Scan to PDF-Document Scanner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Adobe Scan versus Scan to PDF-Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdobe ScanScan to PDF-Document Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.6M ratings) — better4.7 (61K ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6M — better61K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#12 — better#29
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdobe Inc.Scanner App PDF Tool

Customer experience

Adobe Scan

All ratings1,586,882 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews3,821 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative14.4%

Scan to PDF-Document Scanner

All ratings61,441 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,230 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative68.9%

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 to PDF-Document Scanner

From 61K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

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 to PDF-Document Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent document formatting
  • Scanning issues with certain devices
  • Unreliable document transfer

Requested features

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

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
12 purchases

Scan to PDF-Document Scanner

Subscriptions12
  • 1 Month Complete$4.991 Month
  • 1 Week Express: Free Week7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Ultimate7 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • 1 Week Ultimate Lite7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Plan$6.991 Month
  • 1 Week Express7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • 1 Week Extended7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week Elite7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week Advanced3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week Lite7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Document scanner app$35.991 Year

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 61K 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 2 weeks. Most recently, Adobe Scan was updated on September 26, 2026 and Scan to PDF-Document Scanner on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Adobe Scan or Scan to PDF-Document Scanner?
Adobe Scan currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Scan to PDF-Document Scanner at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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