# Scanner vs ScanMe

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scanner at free with in-app purchases against ScanMe's subscription. Scanner also leads on ratings volume (223K vs 184) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). ScanMe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 36%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ScanMe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner has 223K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 59% of ScanMe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scanner ships an update weekly, ScanMe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner | ScanMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (223K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-id-and-docs/id1291962681/reviews)** | [4.5 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanme-pdf-scanner-app/id1480368456/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **223K** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **59.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274051421) | [Have a nice day](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463987019) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-id-and-docs/id1291962681)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform paper documents into high-quality PDFs directly from your smartphone. This mobile scanner offers advanced image processing and OCR technology to enhance document clarity and enable easy sharing. Save time and storage space with efficient document management.

**Highlights:** High resolution scans, OCR technology, Multiple page PDF support, Modify and delete pages, Image processing for quality enhancement, Easy data sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go scanning
- 👍 Great quality scans
- 👍 Useful for organizing records

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Deceptive free trial
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy scanning and exporting
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning process often fails or freezes
- Exported files not received as expected
- Subscription not recognized even after payment

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scans locally without subscription
- Easier subscription cancellation process
- Batch exporting of scanned documents


### ScanMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanme-pdf-scanner-app/id1480368456)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner to digitize documents in seconds. Create multi-page PDFs or JPEGs with adjustable settings and easy organization. Upload to cloud storage and share or print your scanned files effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Automatic document detection, Manual photo capture, Adjustable borders and filters, Brightness and contrast fine-tuning, Multi-page document creation, File organization with names and tags, Export as PDF or JPEG, Google Drive integration

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome one week premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Welcome Monthly premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Welcome one year premium | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 month premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Welcome 3 month premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning process
- 📸 High-quality image capture and results
- 🎨 Excellent contrast and brightness adjustment features
- 📁 Easy document organization and tagging system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model (£9.99/month)
- 🚫 Paywall blocks core functionality without premium
- 😤 Misleading 'free app' marketing with required payment
- 🐢 Slow performance and frequent crashes reported
- ❌ No free trial despite claims of 7-day trial

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- Premium features unavailable despite payment
- Shareable links not generating for premium users
- Restore purchase option not resolving access issues
- Continued billing after subscription cancellation

**Requested features**

- Folder-level sharing capability
- Free trial period with clear disclosure
- Ability to share multiple documents as a folder
- Better refund process for accidental charges
- Free tier with basic functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner free?

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

### Is ScanMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner or ScanMe?

Scanner is rated higher. Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 223K ratings, while ScanMe averages 4.5 from 184 ratings.

### Do Scanner or ScanMe have ads?

Scanner shows ads; ScanMe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner or ScanMe?

Scanner ships an update weekly, and ScanMe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scanner was updated on October 30, 2026 and ScanMe on October 29, 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.*