# PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ vs Scanner App

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ and Scanner App both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Scanner App's. Scanner App's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 2.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Scanner App sells 10 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 — 4.5 for PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ against 4.6 for Scanner App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner App has 12K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Scanner App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ | Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1469182761/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-docs-scan-and-sign/id1492815018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protools LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460361693) | [UNA Consulting GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492815017) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1469182761)

Transform your device into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily capture, edit, and share documents, IDs, and receipts as PDFs or JPEGs. Add signatures and annotations for professional document handling.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF or JPEG, Add and import signatures, Annotate and edit scanned documents, Organize scans into folders, Share via iMessage, email, or cloud services, Automatic border detection, Multipage scanning

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan Documents & PDF Files - Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Quick Scan Documents & PDF - Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan to PDF & Docs – Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart PDF Scanner & Document Reader | $19.99 | per year |


### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-docs-scan-and-sign/id1492815018)

Easily scan documents, IDs, and photos into digital formats like PDF or JPEG. Add signatures, watermarks, and share your files anywhere. Manage multi-page documents and turn handwritten notes into digital copies on the go.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and photos, Automatic border detection, Export to PDF or JPEG, Add signatures and watermarks, Manage multi-page documents, Share via email or cloud, Print via Wi-Fi

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App: Premium Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App: Premium Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Scanner App: Premium Year | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Handy for iPhone
- 💡 Helpful for work, school, and personal use
- 🚀 Very effective scanning system
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Continuous app closures
- 🐛 Unreliable and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Blurry and low-quality scans
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Misleading free trial that turns into a paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when scanning large documents
- Inability to save and resume scans
- Inconsistent performance and functionality

**Requested features**

- Add rotation feature
- Improve OCR accuracy
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Provide better instructions and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ free?

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

Scanner App is rated higher. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Scanner App averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

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

Both PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ and Scanner App show ads.

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

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ ships an update fortnightly, and Scanner App fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Scanner App on October 1, 2026.

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