# PDF Scanner App, OCR vs SCAN PDF

PDF Scanner App, OCR and SCAN PDF both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of PDF Scanner App, OCR's written reviews are positive against 14% of SCAN PDF's. PDF Scanner App, OCR also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 34). SCAN PDF's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner App, OCR sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SCAN PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.8 for PDF Scanner App, OCR against 4.7 for SCAN PDF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner App, OCR has 206 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of PDF Scanner App, OCR's written reviews are positive against 14% of SCAN PDF's.

PDF Scanner App, OCR ships an update monthly, SCAN PDF every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner App, OCR | SCAN PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-ocr-docutain/id1416707024/reviews)** | [4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-pdf-clear-doc-scanner/id1582593993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | +4 |
| Developer | [INFOSOFT Informations- und Dokumentationssysteme GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242833508) | [Kam Hung Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639532351) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner App, OCR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-ocr-docutain/id1416707024)

This app transforms your device into a high-quality document scanner. It offers automatic text recognition for searchable PDFs, secure document management, and flexible storage options. Easily organize, edit, and share your scanned documents.

**Highlights:** HD document scanning, Automatic OCR text recognition, Secure document management, Cloud integration and local storage, Edit scans after saving, Full-text search, Share via email/messenger

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Docutain Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Docutain Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Docutain Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Docutain Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Docutain Premium monthly subs. | $4.99 | per month |
| Docutain Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Docutain Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Docutain Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Docutain Premium | $22.99 | per year |
| Docutain Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Docutain Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Docutain Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Docutain Premium special offer | $47.99 | per year |
| Docutain Premium yearly subs. | $49.99 | per year |
| Day Pass Document Share | $3.99 | one-time |
| Docutain Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### SCAN PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-pdf-clear-doc-scanner/id1582593993)

Transform your phone into a powerful portable scanner. Easily capture documents, receipts, and images, then convert them to high-quality PDFs. Extract text with OCR, edit scans, and securely store or share your files to the cloud.

**Highlights:** Portable document scanning, Text extraction (OCR), Cloud storage integration, Batch scanning, Digital signatures, Password protection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-week Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1-month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner App 1-year Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner App, OCR free?

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

### Is SCAN PDF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner App, OCR or SCAN PDF?

PDF Scanner App, OCR is rated higher. PDF Scanner App, OCR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while SCAN PDF averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner App, OCR or SCAN PDF have ads?

Both PDF Scanner App, OCR and SCAN PDF show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner App, OCR or SCAN PDF?

PDF Scanner App, OCR ships an update monthly, and SCAN PDF every 10 days. Most recently, PDF Scanner App, OCR was updated on October 29, 2026 and SCAN PDF on October 24, 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.*