# Scan Now vs Document & pdf scanner app

The clearest difference is rating: Document & pdf scanner app at 5.0 against Scan Now's 4.1. Document & pdf scanner app also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Scan Now's advantage is ratings volume (263 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Now sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Document & pdf scanner app asks for nothing beyond the download.

Document & pdf scanner app holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Now has 263 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scan Now ships an update every 10 days, Document & pdf scanner app every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Now | Document & pdf scanner app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-now-pdf-scanner-app/id1489269617/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-and-pdf-scanner-app/id6446083323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **263** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 172 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quang Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449441569) | [Dzine Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643499681) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Now

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

This app functions as a mobile scanner and document manager. It allows users to scan documents into PDF or image formats, extract text using OCR, and edit them. Scans can be shared via email or uploaded to cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Automatic document scanning and border detection, Convert scanned documents to text (OCR), Edit and share scans as PDF or images, Convert PDF to JPG, DOC, or TXT, Advanced image editor, Cloud storage integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |


### Document & pdf scanner app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-and-pdf-scanner-app/id6446083323)

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Easily capture hard-copy documents and images, then extract visible text. Convert physical documents into digital formats like .txt and .docx, saving time and effort.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and images with mobile camera, Extract text using AI and OCR, Save scans in PDF, DOC, and JPEG, High-quality scanning from blurry documents, Scan IDs, business cards, and passports

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Now free?

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

### Is Document & pdf scanner app free?

Document & pdf scanner app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scan Now or Document & pdf scanner app?

Document & pdf scanner app is rated higher. Scan Now averages 4.1 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Document & pdf scanner app averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scan Now or Document & pdf scanner app have ads?

Scan Now shows ads; Document & pdf scanner app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Now or Document & pdf scanner app?

Scan Now ships an update every 10 days, and Document & pdf scanner app every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scan Now was updated on October 26, 2026 and Document & pdf scanner app on October 24, 2026.

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