# Scanner vs Document Scanner · Scan to PDF

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scanner at free with in-app purchases against Document Scanner · Scan to PDF's subscription. Scanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (223K vs 578). Document Scanner · Scan to PDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 36%). On price, rating, 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 Document Scanner · Scan to PDF sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 against 4.8 for Document Scanner · Scan to PDF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner has 223K ratings behind it against 578, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 57% of Document Scanner · Scan to PDF's.

Scanner ships an update weekly, Document Scanner · Scan to PDF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner | Document Scanner · Scan to PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (223K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-id-and-docs/id1291962681/reviews) | **[4.8 (578 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-to-pdf/id1510323192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **223K** | 578 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **56.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 40 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) | [Lazy Solutions OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780376754) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #43 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


### Document Scanner · Scan to PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-to-pdf/id1510323192)

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Digitize documents quickly and easily, extract text with OCR, and create professional PDFs. Organize, edit, and securely share your files from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Fast, clear document scanning, Smart OCR text extraction, Convert to professional PDFs, Effortless file editing, Cloud sync integration, Secure files with passwords/biometrics, Easy sharing options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Scanner Premium: weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner Premium: monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner Premium: monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner Premium: yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner Premium: yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner Premium: yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner Premium: yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gift premium for ScanIO | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 📄 High-quality document output
- 🎨 Modern design with smooth animations
- ⚡ Simple and straightforward operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for basic features
- 🚫 Export/download blocked without payment
- ⚠️ Misleading free trial with hidden charges
- 🔐 Excessive permissions requested
- 📋 Poor document organization and sorting

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saved properly
- Multi-page documents cut off or cropped incorrectly
- Cannot scan consecutive pages
- Export functionality fails
- Photo album access issues

**Requested features**

- Screen lock/brightness control during scanning
- Ability to re-scan individual pages
- German cloud provider integration
- iCloud synchronization support
- Custom folder structure with cloud sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner free?

Scanner 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, Scanner or Document Scanner · Scan to PDF?

Document Scanner · Scan to PDF is rated higher. Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 223K ratings, while Document Scanner · Scan to PDF averages 4.8 from 578 ratings.

### Do Scanner or Document Scanner · Scan to PDF have ads?

Scanner shows ads; Document Scanner · Scan to PDF does not.

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

Scanner ships an update weekly, and Document Scanner · Scan to PDF every 2 months. Most recently, Scanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Document Scanner · Scan to PDF on September 23, 2026.

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