# PDF Scanner vs Document Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Document Scanner at 95% against PDF Scanner's 48%. Document Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (53 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Document Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner has 53 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of PDF Scanner's written reviews are positive against 95% of Document Scanner's.

PDF Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Document Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner | Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerfile-scanner-app/id1271646620/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scannerpdf-and-ocr-scan/id1589948695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Yousigan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290096219) | [palmmob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370245851) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerfile-scanner-app/id1271646620)

Transform your device into a portable scanner to efficiently digitize documents, IDs, and forms. Extract text with OCR, edit content, and export in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, or TXT. This app enhances productivity for students, professionals, and anyone needing quick document management.

**Highlights:** Text OCR and extraction, Batch scanning, Multi-language translation, High-definition document scanning, ID and card scanning, Form scanning and data analysis, Electronic signatures and watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $3.99 | per month |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $5.99 | per month |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $12.99 | per year |
| 3次按次付费功能使用资格 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $11.99 | one-time |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $15.99 | one-time |
| Two Year Membership | $15.99 | one-time |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $22.99 | one-time |
| Recognition, unlimite times | $29.99 | one-time |


### Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scannerpdf-and-ocr-scan/id1589948695)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful scanner. It can digitize documents, extract text using OCR, convert files to various formats, and even restore old photos. Manage and share your scanned files with ease.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, receipts, and books, Extract text from images and PDFs (OCR), Convert documents to PDF, JPG, TXT, DOCX, Restore and colorize old photos, Convert images directly to Excel spreadsheets, Recognize handwriting to text, File management with folders and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| scanner Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| scanner Premium quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Scanner Premium quarterly | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| scanner Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| scanner Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Scanner Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Is Document Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or Document Scanner?

Document Scanner is rated higher. PDF Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Document Scanner averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner or Document Scanner have ads?

PDF Scanner shows ads; Document Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or Document Scanner?

PDF Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Document Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on September 23, 2026 and Document Scanner on September 10, 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.*