Comparison

ScanMe vs PDF Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

ScanMe4 screens
PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanMe ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Scanner every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ScanMe versus PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanMePDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (185 ratings) — better4.1 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings185 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHave a nice dayProgresso Technology LLC

Customer experience

ScanMe

All ratings184 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative39.6%

PDF Scanner

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

9 purchases

ScanMe

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time1
  • Unlimited Forever$19.99
3 purchases

PDF Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Scanner (weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Premium Scanner (weekly trial)3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium Scanner (yearly)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ScanMe free?
ScanMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScanMe or PDF Scanner?
ScanMe is rated higher. ScanMe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.
Do ScanMe or PDF Scanner have ads?
Neither ScanMe nor PDF Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanMe or PDF Scanner?
ScanMe ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, ScanMe was updated on November 7, 2026 and PDF Scanner on November 7, 2026.

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