# Scanner PDF vs Scan to PDF・Document Scanner

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scan to PDF・Document Scanner at free with in-app purchases against Scanner PDF's subscription. Scan to PDF・Document Scanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Scanner PDF's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (32% vs 0%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner PDF sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scan to PDF・Document Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scan to PDF・Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner PDF has 20K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Scanner PDF's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scan to PDF・Document Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scanner PDF ships an update every 3 months, Scan to PDF・Document Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner PDF | Scan to PDF・Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-scan-document/id1314963982/reviews) | **[4.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id6443564304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | **32.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 125 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neosus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231145899) | [RIJIPUPS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594002879) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-scan-document/id1314963982)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Smart Business Pack | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Business Pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Business Pack | $24.99 | per month |
| Scanner Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Scanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Scanner yearly premium | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Business Pack | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Scanned documents disappearing
- Subscription charges even after cancellation
- Inability to access scanned documents

**Requested features**

- Option to permanently disable subscription
- Improved image quality and processing
- Clearer pricing and subscription information


### Scan to PDF・Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id6443564304)

Transform your phone into a powerful PDF scanner and document manager. Easily scan, edit, and organize documents in various formats, with features like OCR and digital signatures. Ideal for professionals and students needing efficient document handling.

**Highlights:** Automatic document border detection, Multi-page scanning, OCR text recognition, Digital signatures and watermarks, PDF, JPG, ZIP export, Offline file storage

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner PRO | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Scanner PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner PDF free?

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

### Is Scan to PDF・Document Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner PDF or Scan to PDF・Document Scanner?

Scan to PDF・Document Scanner is rated higher. Scanner PDF averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Scan to PDF・Document Scanner averages 4.8 from 127 ratings.

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

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

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

Scanner PDF ships an update every 3 months, and Scan to PDF・Document Scanner monthly. Most recently, Scanner PDF was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scan to PDF・Document Scanner on September 22, 2026.

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