# PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ vs uScan

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ and uScan both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・'s written reviews are positive against 47% of uScan's. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). uScan's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked) and ratings volume (15K 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 uScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 uScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K 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 47% of uScan's.

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ ships an update fortnightly, uScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ | uScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdocument-scanner/id1469182761/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 47.1% 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 |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 113 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protools LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460361693) | [Lopofist Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546202754) |

## 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 |


### uScan

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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 PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ free?

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

### Is uScan free?

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

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

uScan is rated higher. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while uScan averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

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

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

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

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ ships an update fortnightly, and uScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner・ was updated on September 26, 2026 and uScan on October 1, 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.*