# ScanMe vs SCAN PDF

ScanMe and SCAN PDF both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of ScanMe's written reviews are positive against 14% of SCAN PDF's. ScanMe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (184 vs 34). SCAN PDF's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanMe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SCAN PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SCAN PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanMe has 184 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of ScanMe's written reviews are positive against 14% of SCAN PDF's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ScanMe ships an update every 3 weeks, SCAN PDF every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanMe | SCAN PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanme-pdf-scanner-app/id1480368456/reviews) | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-pdf-clear-doc-scanner/id1582593993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 48 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Have a nice day](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463987019) | [Kam Hung Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639532351) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanme-pdf-scanner-app/id1480368456)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner to digitize documents in seconds. Create multi-page PDFs or JPEGs with adjustable settings and easy organization. Upload to cloud storage and share or print your scanned files effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Automatic document detection, Manual photo capture, Adjustable borders and filters, Brightness and contrast fine-tuning, Multi-page document creation, File organization with names and tags, Export as PDF or JPEG, Google Drive integration

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome one week premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Welcome Monthly premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Welcome one year premium | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 month premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Welcome 3 month premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning process
- 📸 High-quality image capture and results
- 🎨 Excellent contrast and brightness adjustment features
- 📁 Easy document organization and tagging system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model (£9.99/month)
- 🚫 Paywall blocks core functionality without premium
- 😤 Misleading 'free app' marketing with required payment
- 🐢 Slow performance and frequent crashes reported
- ❌ No free trial despite claims of 7-day trial

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- Premium features unavailable despite payment
- Shareable links not generating for premium users
- Restore purchase option not resolving access issues
- Continued billing after subscription cancellation

**Requested features**

- Folder-level sharing capability
- Free trial period with clear disclosure
- Ability to share multiple documents as a folder
- Better refund process for accidental charges
- Free tier with basic functionality


### SCAN PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-pdf-clear-doc-scanner/id1582593993)

Transform your phone into a powerful portable scanner. Easily capture documents, receipts, and images, then convert them to high-quality PDFs. Extract text with OCR, edit scans, and securely store or share your files to the cloud.

**Highlights:** Portable document scanning, Text extraction (OCR), Cloud storage integration, Batch scanning, Digital signatures, Password protection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-week Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1-month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner App 1-year Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanMe free?

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

### Is SCAN PDF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScanMe or SCAN PDF?

SCAN PDF is rated higher. ScanMe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while SCAN PDF averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do ScanMe or SCAN PDF have ads?

SCAN PDF shows ads; ScanMe does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScanMe or SCAN PDF?

ScanMe ships an update every 3 weeks, and SCAN PDF every 10 days. Most recently, ScanMe was updated on November 3, 2026 and SCAN PDF on November 3, 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.*