# Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + vs Document Scanner

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + and Document Scanner both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 50% of Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +'s. Document Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +'s advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 555). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Document Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + against 4.7 for Document Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + has 27K ratings behind it against 555, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Document Scanner's.

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + ships an update monthly, Document Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + | Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-pdf-convert-scanner-plus/id1495971405/reviews) | **[4.7 (555 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-studio/id1525436580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 555 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 113 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JatApp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797309022) | [Mobato Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495779369) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-pdf-convert-scanner-plus/id1495971405)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and images. Convert scanned content to various formats, extract text using OCR, and manage your files efficiently. Secure your documents with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Quick document scanning, Convert to TXT, PDF, JPEG, OCR text recognition and editing, Object ruler and counter, Advanced file management, Secure document sharing, E-signature and watermarks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App: Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fax Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fax Flow weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner weekly subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App: Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| My Scanner App: Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Quick and easy scanning
- 📁 Convenient document organization
- 🔍 Useful OCR functionality
- 🚀 Efficient for work and studies
- 🔒 Secure file storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔓 Misleading free trial
- 🐛 Buggy performance issues
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited free features
- 📤 Difficulty unsubscribing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent scan quality
- Saved changes not persisting
- Unreliable fax feature

**Requested features**

- Batch scanning option
- Improved file editing tools
- Customizable scanning settings
- Compatibility with more devices


### Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-studio/id1525436580)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and more into professional PDFs on the go. Organize, edit, and share your scanned files securely.

**Highlights:** Scan documents easily, Automatic document cropping, Advanced scanning filters, Edit documents and PDFs, Clean scans with artifact removal, iCloud backup for documents, Export as PDF or JPG, PDF tools: password protect, compress, convert

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Scan Studio Pro: Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 💎 High-quality scans
- 📁 Convenient file management
- 🔍 Useful OCR feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 🔧 Cropping and rotation issues
- 📚 Lack of guidance or documentation

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Scanned documents not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved multi-page scanning
- Optical character recognition accuracy improvements
- Offline mode for full functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + free?

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Document Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + or Document Scanner?

Document Scanner is rated higher. Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Document Scanner averages 4.7 from 555 ratings.

### Do Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + or Document Scanner have ads?

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + shows ads; Document Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + or Document Scanner?

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + ships an update monthly, and Document Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + was updated on November 10, 2026 and Document Scanner on November 7, 2026.

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