# Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + vs iDocument Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDocument Scanner at 100% against Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +'s 50%. iDocument Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and device support (3 vs 1). Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (26K vs 5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. iDocument Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + has 26K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +'s written reviews are positive against 100% of iDocument Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + ships an update monthly, iDocument Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + | iDocument Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-pdf-convert-scanner-plus/id1495971405/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idocument-scanner-pdf-scan/id1570584849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JatApp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797309022) | [Raja Muhammad Arslan Zafar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551490943) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo to PDF Convert Scanner +

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| Monthly Fax Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription $49,99 | $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


### iDocument Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idocument-scanner-pdf-scan/id1570584849)

Transform your device into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and more. Easily edit, convert to PDF, and add signatures. Share your scanned files instantly.

**Highlights:** Scan documents using camera or photos, Edit and enhance scan quality, Convert to PDF, Image, or Text, Add digital signatures, OCR for text extraction, Scan QR and Barcodes, Share via social media and email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 iDocument Scanner free?

iDocument Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + is rated higher. Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while iDocument Scanner averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

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

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

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

Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + ships an update monthly, and iDocument Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, Photo to PDF Convert Scanner + was updated on September 26, 2026 and iDocument Scanner on June 11, 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.*