# Mobile Scanner App vs PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mobile Scanner App at free with in-app purchases against PDF Scanner's subscription. Mobile Scanner App also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 2) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). PDF Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 PDF Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Scanner App has 56K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mobile Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Scanner App | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-scanner-app-scan-pdf/id1461747901/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-scan-and-edit-docs/id1671779182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 199 MB | 29 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) | [Webron Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071126548) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Scanner App

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Productivity, #107 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


### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-scan-and-edit-docs/id1671779182)

Easily scan physical documents, receipts, and notes using your smartphone camera. Convert them into digital PDFs or other formats, with advanced editing and OCR capabilities. Organize, manage, and secure your scanned files with this powerful productivity tool.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with auto-crop and edge detection, Edit PDFs with resolution, color, and orientation adjustments, Organize documents with renaming, folders, and tags, Extract text using OCR technology, Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, or JPG, Secure documents with password/PIN protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Expert (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Expert (yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert (3 months) | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| PDF Expert (lifetime) | $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 PDF Scanner free?

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

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

PDF Scanner is rated higher. Mobile Scanner App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Mobile Scanner App shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.

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

Mobile Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Scanner weekly. Most recently, Mobile Scanner App was updated on September 26, 2026 and PDF Scanner on June 10, 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.*