# PDF Scanner vs Mobile Scanner App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Scanner App at 80% against PDF Scanner's 33%. Mobile Scanner App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (58K vs 2). PDF Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mobile Scanner App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mobile Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Scanner App has 58K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PDF Scanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of Mobile Scanner App's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner | Mobile Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-document-scan/id1266655036/reviews) | **[4.8 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-scanner-app-scan-pdf/id1461747901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 62 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Entertaining LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052676820) | [Glority Global Group Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499301607) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-document-scan/id1266655036)

Digitize paper documents into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. This portable scanner app allows you to scan receipts, licenses, and certificates, storing them locally on your device. Share your scanned documents easily via email or social media.

**Highlights:** Scan documents from camera or gallery, Generate high-quality PDF or JPEG files, Automatic cropping and enhancement, Manual enhancement modes, Local storage, no internet required, Share via email and social media

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Scanner Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### Mobile Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-scanner-app-scan-pdf/id1461747901)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Productivity, #151 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and photos into clear PDFs or JPEGs. Extract text with OCR, organize files, and share them securely.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, receipts, photos, and books, Convert to PDF, Word, or JPEG, OCR text extraction and editing, Automatic border detection and cropping, Sign and edit scanned documents, Organize and share files via cloud, Password protection for documents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| MobileScanner Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| MobileScanner Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scanner Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient and efficient
- 📤 Seamless document sharing
- 🔍 Accurate scanning and image quality
- 🗂️ Helpful file organization and management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model and cancellation process
- 💰 Perceived high subscription cost
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization and editing options

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble with file transfer and email integration
- Inconsistent performance and unexpected crashes
- Issues with subscription management and cancellation

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with cloud storage and productivity apps
- More flexible subscription options or one-time purchase
- Enhanced OCR capabilities and text editing features
- Expanded support for larger document sizes and multi-page scanning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Is Mobile Scanner App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or Mobile Scanner App?

Mobile Scanner App is rated higher. PDF Scanner averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mobile Scanner App averages 4.8 from 58K ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner or Mobile Scanner App have ads?

Mobile Scanner App shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.

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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.*