Comparison

Smart Scanner vs PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Scanner

This app allows you to scan documents, IDs, and business cards using your phone's camera and convert them into PDF files. It also features QR and barcode scanning, text extraction with OCR, and options to share or print your scanned documents.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and IDs
  • QR and barcode scanning
  • Extract text from images (OCR)
  • Optimize scan quality with AI
  • Share PDF files
  • Print documents via AirPrint
  • Secure PDFs with passcode
Features
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* Scan docs image/PDF, to email, print or share docs Smart Scanner is a free scanner app that helps user scan, edit , store document to PDF file Features: * Free Mobile Scanner Use your phone camera to scan document, ID Card, invoices, notes,business cards, certìicates, etc. * Scan all QR code, Barcode * Extract text from picture(OCR) Extract text from picture export to .txt, .docx support multiple languages. * Optimize Scan Quality Use AI to cropping and auto enhancing document * Share PDF files Easily share documents in PDF format via WiFi, email, social media. * Airprint Documents Print out docs in SmartScanner with nearby printer via Airprint * Secure Docs Set passcode for PDF document to protect it.

About

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Digitize your documents with this powerful scanner app. It offers quick, seamless scanning with auto-cropping and image enhancement. Organize your scans into folders and tags for easy retrieval, and export them in various formats.

Highlights
  • Auto-crop and enhance scans
  • Shadow and background removal
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Export to PDF or JPEG
  • Scan documents, ID cards, and books
  • Edit files after saving
Features
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In a world where paperwork seems to never end, the PDF scanner app is the solution you've been searching for. Say goodbye to cluttered desks and disorganized files - with this PDF Scanner app, you can scan, store, and manage all of your important documents with ease. PDF app stands out from the rest thanks to its innovative and user-friendly design. The scanning process is quick and seamless, making it easy to digitize any document in just a few taps. This app uses advanced technology to auto-crop and enhances the image for optimal readability. Plus, you can even save scans in different file formats to fit your needs. Create folders and tag documents to organize all your scans. Find documents in your scanned library easily by name, tag, or folder. PDF Scanner - Document Scanner has all the features you need • Automatically removes the messy background. • Shadow removal and defect cleanup. • Photo Scan enhances the scan quality. • You can edit the file after saving it. • Scan Docs and print with Scan to PDF. • Create PDF Scan files in different sizes. • Arrange your docs in folders and subfolders. • Dropbox, Evernote, Drive, or more. • A multi-page Camera Scanner to run fast. How to scan: • Choose the Camera or pick photos from the gallery. • Crop it by using 8 points multi-selection tool. • Enhance the quality of an image by applying filters. • Export to PDF or JPEG if required. We have: • Scan Docx. • Scan ID Card. • Scan Book. • Scan ID Photo. These features are perfect for those on the go, as you can access your documents from anywhere, at any time. So why wait? Download our PDF scanner app today and start simplifying your life. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to an organization with our top-of-the-line app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/privacy/view/50c5621471755f1548917ebbe5e90160

Screenshots

Smart Scanner4 screens
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Scanner at none against PDF Scanner・Document Scanner's shown. Smart Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). PDF Scanner・Document Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smart Scanner against 4.6 for PDF Scanner・Document Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Scanner versus PDF Scanner・Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ScannerPDF Scanner・Document Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.9% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHung DuongGames Wing

Customer experience

Smart Scanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

All ratings2,003 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative51.4%

Bugs and requests

Smart Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty scanning documents properly
  • Blurry and unreadable text after scanning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve scan quality
  • Reduce ads for paid users
  • Add more advanced features

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • 1_MONTH_PRO$4.991 Month
  • 6_MONTHS_PRO$14.996 Months
One-time2
  • Smart Scanner Premium$5.99
  • OneTime_Payment$22.99
3 purchases

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Monthly Sub3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99

Questions

Is Smart Scanner free?
Smart Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner・Document Scanner free?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Scanner or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner is rated higher. Smart Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PDF Scanner・Document Scanner averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.
Do Smart Scanner or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner have ads?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner shows ads; Smart Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Scanner or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner?
Smart Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner monthly. Most recently, Smart Scanner was updated on June 4, 2026 and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner on September 29, 2026.

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