# Adobe Scan vs Text Scanner OCR Scan Image

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Adobe Scan at 82% against Text Scanner OCR Scan Image's 0%. Adobe Scan also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 9) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Text Scanner OCR Scan Image's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Adobe Scan sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Text Scanner OCR Scan Image sells 2 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 9, 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 0% of Text Scanner OCR Scan Image's.

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, Text Scanner OCR Scan Image daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adobe Scan | Text Scanner OCR Scan Image |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id1199564834/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-ocr-scan-image/id6470950017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6M** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 400 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## 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, #37 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


### Text Scanner OCR Scan Image

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-ocr-scan-image/id6470950017)

Effortlessly extract text from images with high accuracy. Import photos or use your camera to capture text, then save, share, or export it. Supports multiple languages and offers organization features.

**Highlights:** Extract text from images, Import photos or capture with camera, High accuracy OCR, Multilingual support, Save, share, and export text, Organize and archive extracted text

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adobe Scan free?

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

### Is Text Scanner OCR Scan Image free?

Text Scanner OCR Scan Image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Adobe Scan or Text Scanner OCR Scan Image?

Adobe Scan is rated higher. Adobe Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while Text Scanner OCR Scan Image averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Adobe Scan or Text Scanner OCR Scan Image have ads?

Both Adobe Scan and Text Scanner OCR Scan Image show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Adobe Scan or Text Scanner OCR Scan Image?

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, and Text Scanner OCR Scan Image daily. Most recently, Adobe Scan was updated on October 26, 2026 and Text Scanner OCR Scan Image on October 21, 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.*