# Mobile Scanner App vs Scanner App

Mobile Scanner App and Scanner App both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Mobile Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 19% of Scanner App's. Mobile Scanner App also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 307) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). Scanner App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Scanner App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Scanner App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. 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 Mobile Scanner App against 4.9 for Scanner App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Scanner App has 56K ratings behind it against 307, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Mobile Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 19% of Scanner App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Scanner App | Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-scanner-app-scan-pdf/id1461747901/reviews) | **[4.9 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-pdf-document/id1635527089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 307 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 199 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glority Global Group Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499301607) | [勇翰 倪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751938863) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-scanner-app-scan-pdf/id1461747901)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Productivity, #112 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and photos into clear PDFs or JPEGs. Extract text with OCR, organize files, and share them securely.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, receipts, photos, and books, Convert to PDF, Word, or JPEG, OCR text extraction and editing, Automatic border detection and cropping, Sign and edit scanned documents, Organize and share files via cloud, Password protection for documents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| MobileScanner Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| MobileScanner Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scanner Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient and efficient
- 📤 Seamless document sharing
- 🔍 Accurate scanning and image quality
- 🗂️ Helpful file organization and management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model and cancellation process
- 💰 Perceived high subscription cost
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization and editing options

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble with file transfer and email integration
- Inconsistent performance and unexpected crashes
- Issues with subscription management and cancellation

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with cloud storage and productivity apps
- More flexible subscription options or one-time purchase
- Enhanced OCR capabilities and text editing features
- Expanded support for larger document sizes and multi-page scanning


### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-pdf-document/id1635527089)

Easily scan documents, invoices, and more using your phone's camera. Convert images into searchable PDFs with automatic edge detection and cropping. Organize, edit, and share your files via email or print.

**Highlights:** Automatic document edge detection and crop, Create searchable PDF documents, Multi-page documents, File and folder organizer, Share as Images/PDFs, Print documents, Secure cloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| PDF Scanner Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Half Year Premium | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner - Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Scanner App free?

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

### Is Scanner App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Scanner App or Scanner App?

Scanner App is rated higher. Mobile Scanner App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Scanner App averages 4.9 from 307 ratings.

### Do Mobile Scanner App or Scanner App have ads?

Mobile Scanner App shows ads; Scanner App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Scanner App or Scanner App?

Mobile Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanner App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Scanner App was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scanner App on September 23, 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.*