ScanMe vs PDF Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScanMe
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.
- 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
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ScanMe turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, easy-to-use scanner in just seconds. Create as many multi-page documents as you need — fast, simple, and intuitive. Choose your scanning mode: Let the app detect the document area automatically, or Snap the photo yourself for full control. Use your device’s flash if needed, adjust borders, and pick the look you want: Black & White, Color, or Original. You can also fine-tune brightness for the perfect result. Organizing your files is effortless: give each document a name, add tags for quick search, add or remove pages, reorder them, or rescan if needed. For best quality, place your paper on a flat surface and smooth out any folds. Easily upload your documents to Google Drive whenever you need. When exporting, choose PDF or JPEG, set the quality and file size, then share or print directly from the app. Subscriptions ScanMe offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://appscanme.com/terms.html
PDF Scanner
Transform your device into a portable scanner to digitize documents, photos, and more. Edit, organize, and share your scans with features like OCR and cloud backup. Unlock premium tools with a subscription.
- High-quality document scanning
- On-the-go editing tools
- Smart document border detection
- Multiple export formats (PDF, JPEG, TXT)
- OCR text extraction
- Organize and share documents
- Cloud backup integration
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PDF Scanner - Scan, Edit, Share & Organize Documents Discover the Ultimate Scanning Experience with PDF Scanner! Elevate your scanning game! Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone who just needs to turn physical papers into digital formats - PDF Scanner is your pocket companion. Turn your device into a powerful, portable scanner and make digital copies of your documents, photos, and more in crystal-clear quality. Features: * High-Quality Scanning: Use your device’s camera to scan documents with sharp clarity and detail. * Edit on the Go: Rotate, crop, and adjust color to get your scans just right. * Smart Document Detection: Automatically recognizes document borders for precise scans. * Multiple Export Options: Save your scans as PDF, JPEG, or even TXT. * OCR Technology: Extract text from your scans and use them however you need. * Organize & Share: Easily sort your documents into folders and share them via email, cloud storage, and more. * Cloud Backup: Never worry about losing a scan, with our seamless cloud integration. To unlock the full power of PDF Scanner, we offer an exclusive subscription package with even more premium features and benefits. SUBSCRIPTION: For a richer scanning experience and access to all premium features, we offer subscription packages. By subscribing, you can ensure that you always have the latest tools and updates at your fingertips. Read our Privacy Policy here: http://sergenpp.tilda.ws/privacypolicy Check our Terms of Use here: http://sergenpp.tilda.ws/terms Join the future of scanning – download PDF Scanner today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanMe at 59% against PDF Scanner's 0%. ScanMe also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (185 vs 12). PDF Scanner's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ScanMe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ScanMe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanMe has 185 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of ScanMe's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Scanner's.
ScanMe ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Scanner every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | ScanMe | PDF Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (185 ratings) — better | 4.1 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 185 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Have a nice day | Progresso Technology LLC |
Customer experience
ScanMe
PDF Scanner
Bugs and requests
ScanMe
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- Inconsistent quality export options
Requested features
5 requests- 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
PDF Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ScanMe
- Welcome one week premium$4.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
- Welcome Monthly premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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- Welcome one year premium$9.991 Year
- 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
- 3 month premium$14.993 Months
- Welcome 3 month premium3 Days trial$14.993 Months
- Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
- Unlimited Forever$19.99
PDF Scanner
- Premium Scanner (weekly)$4.997 Days
- Premium Scanner (weekly trial)3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Premium Scanner (yearly)$29.991 Year









