# Scanner vs Document Scanner, Scan to PDF

Scanner and Document Scanner, Scan to PDF both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Document Scanner, Scan to PDF's written reviews are positive against 36% of Scanner's. Document Scanner, Scan to PDF also leads on ads (none vs shown). Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (223K vs 100) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 100, 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 88% of Document Scanner, Scan to PDF's.

Scanner ships an update weekly, Document Scanner, Scan to PDF every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 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 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-to-pdf/id6737809338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **223K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 171 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274051421) | [CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440323598) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #41 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/id6737809338)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, add digital signatures, and organize your paperwork. Easily export scans as JPG or PDF files and share them via various platforms.

**Highlights:** Scan documents instantly, Add and save digital signatures, Export as JPG or PDF, Share via email, messengers, cloud, Crop and adjust scans, Organize and manage documents

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scanner Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning process
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 📸 High-quality scan output
- ✏️ Easy document editing and cropping
- 📄 Quick PDF conversion and export

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Limited functionality in free version
- 💳 Aggressive premium subscription push
- ⚠️ Misleading free app marketing
- 🖼️ Image tilting issues in free trial
- 📤 Export restricted without premium

**Reported bugs**

- Photos appear tilted in free version
- Subscription cancellation process unclear or unavailable

**Requested features**

- Folder creation for organizing scans
- Ability to select multiple files for batch sending
- Increase scan storage limit beyond 24 files
- Clearer information about free vs premium features upfront


## 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 100 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 3 weeks. Most recently, Scanner was updated on October 21, 2026 and Document Scanner, Scan to PDF on October 19, 2026.

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