# OpenDocument Reader Pro vs uScan

The clearest difference is price: uScan at Free against OpenDocument Reader Pro's $3.99. uScan also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (47% vs 20%). OpenDocument Reader Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

uScan is free to download; OpenDocument Reader Pro costs $3.99 up front. uScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. OpenDocument Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

uScan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K ratings behind it against 292, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of OpenDocument Reader Pro's written reviews are positive against 47% of uScan's.

OpenDocument Reader Pro ships an update every 2 months, uScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenDocument Reader Pro | uScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendocument-reader-pro/id1452061743/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 292 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **47.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | #188 |
| Size | 6 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefl und Taschauer OG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452061742) | [Lopofist Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546202754) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenDocument Reader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendocument-reader-pro/id1452061743)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

View and edit ODF files like ODT, ODS, and ODP on your mobile device. Access documents from cloud storage or your device's file explorer, and even open password-protected files. Supports a wide range of other file formats for comprehensive document management.

**Highlights:** View and edit ODT, ODS, ODP files, Supports LibreOffice and OpenOffice formats, Open files from cloud storage and other apps, Edit documents with basic text modifications, Open password-protected documents, Search and highlight keywords, Offline capability

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Can open documents
- 👍 Can view documents
- 👍 Imports OpenOffice beautifully
- 👍 Useful for quick edits
- 👍 Offline functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot edit documents
- 🐛 Formatting issues
- 🐛 Text illegible/overlapping
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Does not save changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when saving
- App crashes when opening files
- App crashes when typing
- App crashes when searching
- Changes not saved

**Requested features**

- Add search function
- Add ability to create new documents
- Improve editing functionality
- Fix formatting issues
- Improve handling of large files


### uScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Edit scanned files, extract text with OCR, and add electronic signatures. Create high-quality PDF or DOC files for easy sharing and management.

**Highlights:** Scan and edit any document, Convert image to editable text (OCR), Add electronic signatures, High-quality PDF/DOC output, Multi-page scanning, File management with folders

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access + PDF editor | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access + PDF editor | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and convenient
- 💡 Helpful for work and personal needs
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Hidden/unclear pricing
- 🐛 Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not properly aligned or cropped
- App shuts down when scanning large documents
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Integration with cloud storage services
- Ability to label/organize scanned documents
- Handwriting recognition
- Option to use app without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenDocument Reader Pro free?

OpenDocument Reader Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is uScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenDocument Reader Pro or uScan?

uScan is rated higher. OpenDocument Reader Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while uScan averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do OpenDocument Reader Pro or uScan have ads?

uScan shows ads; OpenDocument Reader Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenDocument Reader Pro or uScan?

OpenDocument Reader Pro ships an update every 2 months, and uScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenDocument Reader Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and uScan on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenDocument Reader Pro or uScan?

OpenDocument Reader Pro currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and uScan at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*