Comparison

Scanner PDF vs Scanner Doc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scanner PDF

This app transforms your phone into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, add signatures and stamps, and convert them into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. It also features OCR for text recognition and translation, and allows direct faxing.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with phone camera
  • Convert to PDF, JPEG, PNG
  • OCR text recognition and translation
  • E-sign and stamp documents
  • Direct faxing from device
  • Cloud storage backup
Features
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PDF Scanner App is a powerful scanner that fits in your pocket! Discover a universal tool to scan any paper document and save its digital version in a wink. Scan, sign, affix and share multipage documents in high quality PDFs or JPEGs easier than ever. Enjoy the smoothest experience while scanning: - Business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets and email them back - Paper notes and sketches to always keep them at hand - Any articles and book pages for later read - Receipts to keep track of travel expenses - Business cards to save the important contacts - Rentals, credit notes, bills or any other printed documents Recognize text on your scans with OCR: - Extract and edit text from books, bills, scans, etc. - Printed and handwritten text will be automatically recognized - Translate recognized text into 100+ languages E-sign and stamp documents right on your device: - Put one or several signatures and stamps into the app - Add them to any scanned pages in a tap Share your scans via: - Email or message documents as PDF, JPEG, or PNG, or save to Photos - Export to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive or open in any 3rd party application Fax directly from the Scanner App: - Take photos of documents with your camera - E-sign or stamp your faxes - Fax from iPhone in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, etc. - Use delivery tracking to check fax status Have all your files within Cloud Storage: - All your Scanner App files in Cloud Storage are backed up safely so you don’t lose them Keep all the important docs at your fingertips and beat back the paper clutter easy breezy! We offer a great feature for our users called Business Pack! Now you can use one subscription to access both “Scanner PDF – Scan Documents”, "Call Recorder for Me", "Second Phone Number for Me" and "Invoice Maker app" apps simultaneously. Our “Second Phone Number for Me” app gives users the ability to have one more number without an additional sim card. One phone, two numbers! "Call Recorder" helps you to record phone calls. "Invoice Maker app" is an amazing tool for invoice creating. Great for small business! Business Pack subscription gives access to "Scanner PDF - Scan Documents", "Call Recorder for Me", "Second Phone Number for Me" and "Invoice Maker app" apps simultaneously. Basic premium subscription gives access to "Scanner PDF - Scan Documents" app only. Choose from different subscription options! Business Pack subscriptions: - 1 Week Business Pack - 1 Month Business Pack - 6 Months Business Pack - 1 Year Business Pack Basic premium Scanner subscriptions: - 1 Month Subscription - 6 Months Subscription - 1 Year Subscription * Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Help Additional Subscription Information – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and the cost will be identified. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://neosus.net/privacy-policy-page/ Terms of Use: https://neosus.net/terms-of-use/

About

Scanner Doc

This app transforms your device into a powerful scanner, allowing you to digitize any document, receipt, or ID. Easily convert scans to text, sign them, and save them in high-quality PDF or JPG formats. Manage your paperwork efficiently and increase productivity.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and receipts
  • Convert scans to text (OCR)
  • Extract and edit text
  • Save scans as PDF or JPG
  • Sign documents digitally
  • Multipage scanning
  • Automatic border detection
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The most innovative scanner! Download and try it out now! Scanner Doc was created to simplify your everyday business operations! Scan any receipt to track and manage your expenses. Scanner Doc is a new word in the world of scanners. Its forward-thinking design and functionality will make you more productive at work and in everyday life. Download this scanner app free of charge to instantly scan, save, and share any document in PDF or JPG formats. Scanner Doc will help you keep all of your documents near at hand and increase your productivity at work. Use Scanner Doc to manage all of your paperwork easily. Advanced scanner features: - Scan any type of receipt - Convert scanned document to text - Extract and edit text - Save your scans in high-quality PDF or JPEG - Sign documents in a few taps - OCR (convert any scan into text) - Multipage scanning - Automatic shutter and border detection for any scannable object Print your scans with any Wi-Fi printer! Save scans to Camera Roll! Scan anything you need: - ID cards, Credentials, certificates, business cards - Business documents, receipts, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets - Rentals, credit notes, bills, or any other printed documents - To-do lists, paper notes, sketches, mindmaps - Articles & book pages Premium features: + The unlimited number of scans and folders. + Text Recognition (OCR) + Signature Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Terms of Services: https://xafenil.limited/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://xafenil.limited/privacy.html Billing terms: https://xafenil.limited/terms.html

Screenshots

Scanner PDF4 screens
Scanner Doc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scanner Doc at freemium against Scanner PDF's subscription. Scanner Doc also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 32%). Scanner PDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20K vs 3.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanner PDF sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scanner Doc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Scanner PDF against 4.6 for Scanner Doc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner PDF has 20K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Scanner PDF's written reviews are positive against 52% of Scanner Doc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner PDF ships an update every 3 months, Scanner Doc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scanner PDF versus Scanner Doc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner PDFScanner Doc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings)4.6 (3.1K ratings)
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews51.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K — better3.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB125 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNeosusXAFENIL LIMITED

Customer experience

Scanner PDF

All ratings20,233 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,396 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative65.0%

Scanner Doc

All ratings3,135 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative47.3%

User reviews

Scanner PDF

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient mobile scanning
  • 🚀 Fast scanning process
  • 💡 Useful for on-the-go document needs

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Deceptive subscription model
  • 💰 Overpriced subscription fees
  • 🐛 Poor image quality
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Unreliable scanning and document handling

Scanner Doc

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning
  • 💡 Useful for various purposes
  • 👍 Comfortable and friendly
  • 👍 Great app

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Quality issues with scanned documents

Bugs and requests

Scanner PDF

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanned documents disappearing
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation
  • Inability to access scanned documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to permanently disable subscription
  • Improved image quality and processing
  • Clearer pricing and subscription information

Scanner Doc

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when editing documents
  • Unable to cancel subscription

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve subscription pricing
  • Enhance scanning quality

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Scanner PDF

Subscriptions9
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Smart Business Pack3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • 1 Week Business Pack3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month Business Pack3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Scanner yearly premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • 1 Year Business Pack3 Days trial$119.991 Year
4 purchases

Scanner Doc

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner PDF free?
Scanner PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner Doc free?
Scanner Doc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner PDF or Scanner Doc?
Scanner PDF and Scanner Doc are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20K and 3.1K ratings respectively.
Do Scanner PDF or Scanner Doc have ads?
Scanner Doc shows ads; Scanner PDF does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanner PDF or Scanner Doc?
Scanner PDF ships an update every 3 months, and Scanner Doc every 2 months. Most recently, Scanner PDF was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scanner Doc on September 23, 2026.

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