Comparison

Adobe Scan vs Document Scanner, Scan to PDF

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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Major update: The new Digitize tool lets you scan handwritten notes and whiteboards into editable, searchable documents that look digitally created. Currently available in beta. 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

Document Scanner, Scan to PDF

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, add digital signatures, and organize your paperwork. Easily export scans as JPG or PDF files and share them via various platforms.

Highlights
  • Scan documents instantly
  • Add and save digital signatures
  • Export as JPG or PDF
  • Share via email, messengers, cloud
  • Crop and adjust scans
  • Organize and manage documents
Features
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Scanning documents has never been easier! Turn your smartphone into a portable scanner and manage your documents effortlessly. Need to scan and share a document quickly? With the Scanner app, you can digitize documents in just a few taps and keep your paperwork organized. SCAN INSTANTLY Start by tapping the "Scan Document" button. Take a new photo, choose one from your photo gallery, or select a file directly from your device. Scanner adapts to your needs with flexibility for any type of document. EASILY ADD SIGNATURES Create and save digital signatures for future use. Choose the color of your signature and adjust its size to fit perfectly in the document. Add your signature to any page with precise placement. EXPORT AND SHARE Export documents in JPG or PDF format and share them effortlessly. Use the built-in sharing menu to quickly send files via email, messengers, cloud storage, and more. ENHANCE YOUR SCANS Cropping and adjustments: Manually select and adjust the document's edges for perfect borders. Retake or save: Not satisfied with the result? Retake or save the scan for later. ORGANIZE YOUR DOCUMENTS Easily view all pages of a scanned document and switch between them. Rename documents, add pages, rotate, or crop as needed. Delete unnecessary pages or entire documents with a single tap. Terms of Service: https://calledandrey.github.io/scannerapp/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://calledandrey.github.io/scannerapp/privacy.html Got questions or suggestions? Email us at scannerappnet@gmail.com. We’d love to hear your feedback!

Screenshots

Adobe Scan4 screens
Document Scanner, Scan to PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Document Scanner, Scan to PDF at none against Adobe Scan's shown. Adobe Scan's advantage is ratings volume (1.6M vs 103) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Document Scanner, Scan to PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Adobe Scan against 4.8 for Document Scanner, Scan to PDF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 103, 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 88% of Document Scanner, Scan to PDF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, Document Scanner, Scan to PDF every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Adobe Scan versus Document Scanner, Scan to PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdobe ScanDocument Scanner, Scan to PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.6M ratings) — better4.8 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews88.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6M — better103
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size400 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdobe Inc.CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Customer experience

Adobe Scan

All ratings1,601,238 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews3,985 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative14.9%

Document Scanner, Scan to PDF

All ratings102 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.9%

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

Document Scanner, Scan to PDF

From 103 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning process
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 📸 High-quality scan output
  • ✏️ Easy document editing and cropping
  • 📄 Quick PDF conversion and export

Room to improve

  • 🔐 Limited functionality in free version
  • 💳 Aggressive premium subscription push
  • ⚠️ Misleading free app marketing
  • 🖼️ Image tilting issues in free trial
  • 📤 Export restricted without premium

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

Document Scanner, Scan to PDF

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Photos appear tilted in free version
  • Subscription cancellation process unclear or unavailable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Folder creation for organizing scans
  • Ability to select multiple files for batch sending
  • Increase scan storage limit beyond 24 files
  • Clearer information about free vs premium features upfront

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Adobe Scan

Subscriptions13
  • 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$59.991 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

Document Scanner, Scan to PDF

Subscriptions3
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium$9.991 Month
  • Scanner Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Adobe Scan free?
Adobe Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Scanner, Scan to PDF free?
Document Scanner, Scan to PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Adobe Scan or Document Scanner, Scan to PDF?
Adobe Scan is rated higher. Adobe Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.6M ratings, while Document Scanner, Scan to PDF averages 4.8 from 103 ratings.
Do Adobe Scan or Document Scanner, Scan to PDF have ads?
Adobe Scan shows ads; Document Scanner, Scan to PDF does not.
Which is updated more often, Adobe Scan or Document Scanner, Scan to PDF?
Adobe Scan ships an update fortnightly, and Document Scanner, Scan to PDF every 3 weeks. Most recently, Adobe Scan was updated on October 28, 2026 and Document Scanner, Scan to PDF on October 27, 2026.

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