# Scanner App vs Scan App +

Scanner App and Scan App + both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 44% of Scan App +'s. Scan App +'s advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 1.4K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Scan App + sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scanner App against 4.8 for Scan App +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 7.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 44% of Scan App +'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner App | Scan App + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-fast-pdf-doc-scan/id1220194002/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-app-plus/id1264425656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 43.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7270356 Canada Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220194001) | [Sarrada Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/814563625) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-fast-pdf-doc-scan/id1220194002)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Easily capture high-quality documents, convert them to flexible formats like PDF or JPG, and utilize OCR technology for text recognition. Securely store and transfer your scanned files wirelessly to your computer or cloud services.

**Highlights:** High-quality scans, OCR technology, Wireless document transfer, Flexible formats (PDF/JPG), Password-protected PDFs, Cloud storage integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Scanner Unlimited - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner Unlimited Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner Unlimited - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner Unlimited - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner PRO | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 🚀 High-quality scans
- 🚀 Convenient on-the-go scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Concerns about unauthorized charges
- 💰 Complaints about paid subscription
- 🐛 Issues with printing and sharing scans

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to use OCR or other advanced features
- Inability to print or share scanned documents
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved folder organization
- Ability to add signatures
- Support for more cloud storage services


### Scan App +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-app-plus/id1264425656)

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Quickly capture documents, receipts, and images, then convert them into high-quality PDFs. Easily share your scans via email or cloud storage services.

**Highlights:** Portable document scanner, Convert to PDF, High-quality scans, Multiple scanning options (B&W, Color, Grayscale), Adjustable PDF file size, Cloud storage integration, Multiple export options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 7 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited 30 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 90 | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited 365 | $23.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Lifetime Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear pricing/subscription model
- 🐛 Poor color scanning
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't scan colors properly
- Doesn't work as expected
- Saves files in larger size than needed

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing save folder
- Add WebDAV support
- Improve quality of scanned documents
- Provide more free features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner App free?

Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scan App + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner App or Scan App +?

Scan App + is rated higher. Scanner App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Scan App + averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Scanner App or Scan App + have ads?

Neither Scanner App nor Scan App + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner App or Scan App +?

Scanner App ships an update monthly, and Scan App + monthly. Most recently, Scanner App was updated on October 15, 2026 and Scan App + on October 17, 2026.

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