# PDF Scanner App vs Scan to PDF・Document Scanner

PDF Scanner App and Scan to PDF・Document Scanner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of PDF Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scan to PDF・Document Scanner's. PDF Scanner App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27K vs 127). Scan to PDF・Document Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner App sells 11 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PDF Scanner App against 4.8 for Scan to PDF・Document Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner App has 27K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of PDF Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scan to PDF・Document Scanner's.

PDF Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, Scan to PDF・Document Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner App | Scan to PDF・Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-tapscanner/id1382564905/reviews) | **[4.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id6443564304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | **36.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 175 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMART MEDIA INTERNET MARKETING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/718353904) | [RIJIPUPS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594002879) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-tapscanner/id1382564905)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful scanner. Easily capture documents, receipts, and more, convert them to PDF, and edit them with advanced tools. Secure your files with passwords and share them effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, Edit scans with OCR, Add e-signatures, Enhance scans with filters, Split and merge PDFs, Convert between PDF and JPG/Word, Compress PDF files, Password protect PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App to PDF PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan to PDF App PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Document Scanner App Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner App Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Convenient scanning
- 👍 Great features
- 👍 Intuitive navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable scanning
- 🐛 Mixes up pages

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scanning
- Subscription issues
- Unable to save scans properly
- Compatibility problems with new devices

**Requested features**

- Option to reorder pages
- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- Support for older devices
- Improved customer service


### 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 PDF Scanner App free?

PDF Scanner App 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, PDF Scanner App or Scan to PDF・Document Scanner?

Scan to PDF・Document Scanner is rated higher. PDF Scanner App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Scan to PDF・Document Scanner averages 4.8 from 127 ratings.

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

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

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

PDF Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scan to PDF・Document Scanner monthly. Most recently, PDF Scanner App was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scan to PDF・Document Scanner on September 22, 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.*