# PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ vs Scanner for Docs

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ at 2.1K against Scanner for Docs's 25. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 50%). 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 for Docs sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 for Docs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ has 2.1K ratings behind it against 25, 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 50% of Scanner for Docs's.

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ ships an update fortnightly, Scanner for Docs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ | Scanner for Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1469182761/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-for-docs-scan-and-sign/id1539132962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protools LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460361693) | [LEVERX POLAND SP Z O O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653130223) |

## 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 for Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-for-docs-scan-and-sign/id1539132962)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, edit, sign, and organize PDFs and JPEGs. Protect your files with passwords and share them instantly via email or messenger.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, Electronic signature insertion, Secure password protection for files, Intuitive tag-based search, PDF and JPEG export, Document editing and optimization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription Limited | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription (discount) | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Scanner for Docs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ or Scanner for Docs?

Scanner for Docs is rated higher. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Scanner for Docs averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ or Scanner for Docs have ads?

Both PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ and Scanner for Docs show ads.

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

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ ships an update fortnightly, and Scanner for Docs every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Scanner for Docs on October 24, 2026.

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