# Scan Now vs PDF Docs PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan Now at 89% against PDF Docs PDF Scanner's 50%. Scan Now also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). PDF Docs PDF Scanner's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Now sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Docs PDF Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Docs PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 267 and 91 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Scan Now's written reviews are positive against 50% of PDF Docs PDF Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scan Now ships an update every 9 days, PDF Docs PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Now | PDF Docs PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-now-pdf-scanner-app/id1489269617/reviews) | **[4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-docs-pdf-scanner/id1602797155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quang Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449441569) | [Hazel Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555634974) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-now-pdf-scanner-app/id1489269617)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful scanner and document manager. Easily convert documents to PDF, extract text using OCR, and share your files in various formats. It offers editing capabilities and cloud integration for seamless document handling.

**Highlights:** Automatic document scanning and border detection, Convert documents to PDF, JPG, DOC, or TXT, Extract text from images using OCR, Advanced image editing tools, Share scans via email and cloud services, Multi-page document scanning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan Now Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Pro for 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Pro for 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Scanner App Pro for 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Scanner App Pro for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| ScanNow Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### PDF Docs PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-docs-pdf-scanner/id1602797155)

Easily scan documents and save them as high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Features include batch scanning, cloud integration, and secure sharing options. OCR technology digitizes text for easy access and sharing.

**Highlights:** High-quality PDF and JPEG scans, Batch scanning for multiple pages, Cloud integration for access, Secure sharing and export options, OCR for text digitization, Adjustable scan settings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & File Share - Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads & File Share -Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads & Share Files | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Now free?

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

### Is PDF Docs PDF Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan Now or PDF Docs PDF Scanner?

PDF Docs PDF Scanner is rated higher. Scan Now averages 4.1 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while PDF Docs PDF Scanner averages 4.6 from 91 ratings.

### Do Scan Now or PDF Docs PDF Scanner have ads?

Both Scan Now and PDF Docs PDF Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Now or PDF Docs PDF Scanner?

Scan Now ships an update every 9 days, and PDF Docs PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scan Now was updated on November 7, 2026 and PDF Docs PDF Scanner on November 7, 2026.

---

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