# ScanMe vs PDF Scanner

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanMe | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanme-pdf-scanner-app/id1480368456/reviews)** | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-sign-and-edit-docs/id6462782476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 48 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Have a nice day](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463987019) | [Progresso Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745343489) |

## 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


### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-sign-and-edit-docs/id6462782476)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Scanner (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Scanner (weekly trial) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Scanner (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*