# Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + vs Scanner

The clearest difference is update cadence: Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + at monthly against Scanner's every 37 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 11K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 49% positive.

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + ships an update monthly, Scanner every 37 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + | Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-pdf-convert-scanner-plus/id1495971405/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-documents/id1536411052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **49.5% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 37 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #200 | **#154** |
| Size | 113 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JatApp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797309022) | [Vip Academy Cambridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845079299) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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


### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-documents/id1536411052)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Easily scan, save, and share documents in various formats, with advanced features like text recognition and electronic signatures. Go paperless and keep all your important files securely on your device.

**Highlights:** Document scanning, Electronic signature, Text recognition (OCR), PDF and JPEG export, Handy document editor, Easy document sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Month | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and efficient scanning
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Precise and clear scans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to cancel trial/subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about unauthorized charges
- 👎 Limited functionality, unable to export scans

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not received via email
- Unable to scan after initial use
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Option to save/export scanned documents
- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- Color scanning option


## 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 Scanner free?

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

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

Scanner is rated higher. Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Scanner averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

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

Both Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + and Scanner show ads.

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

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + ships an update monthly, and Scanner every 37 months. Most recently, Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + was updated on November 9, 2026 and Scanner on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + or Scanner?

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and Scanner at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

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