Comparison

Scanner+ vs ScanThem

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

Head to head
About

Scanner+

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, edit, and share documents as PDFs or images. Extract text with OCR technology for further editing or conversion.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF/image
  • Advanced document editing
  • OCR text extraction
  • Share files via email/social media
  • Sync across devices
Features
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* Scan docs into clear & sharp image/PDF, to email, fax, print Blue scanner is a free scanner app that helps users scan, edit, store, and sync contents across phone, iPads, tablets and computers. Extract texts with OCR and convert PDF to Word, Excel, etc. Features: *Free Mobile Scanner Use your phone camera to scan receipts, notes, invoices, whiteboard discussions, business cards, certificates, etc. *Advanced Editing Making annotations or adding customized watermark on docs are made available for you. *Extract Texts from Image OCR (optical character recognition) feature extracts texts from single page for further editing or sharing. *Share PDF/JPEG Files Easily share documents in PDF or JPEG format with others via social media, email attachment or sending the doc link. Payment models for Premium subscription: • Monthly Subscription: free for 3 days and $2.99 per month, • Three Monthly Subscription: free for 3 days and $7.99 per 3 month • Yearly Subscription: free for 3 days and $29.99 per year, • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. For Terms of Use, please visit https://bluescanner.wordpress.com/terms-of-service/ For Privacy Policy, please visit https://bluescanner.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ We’d love to hear your feedback: luanyou@foxmail.com

About

ScanThem

Transform images and scans into professional PDF documents. Easily edit, organize, and share your files with advanced features. Enjoy unlimited PDF creation for free, with an optional subscription to remove ads.

Highlights
  • Image to PDF conversion
  • Advanced page editing
  • Smart document management
  • Easy sharing options
  • Long press for advanced PDF options
  • Ad-free subscription
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ScanThem: Image to PDF Maker Turn your images into professional PDF documents instantly with ScanThem. Whether you are scanning documents using your camera or importing photos from your library, ScanThem makes PDF creation faster and more powerful than ever. Why ScanThem? Easy Conversion: Seamlessly turn any image or scan into a high-quality PDF file. Advanced Editing: Add more pages to your existing files, remove unwanted ones, or rearrange them exactly how you want. Smart File Management: Search, manage, and organize all your documents in one clean interface. Power at Your Fingertips: Simply use a 'Long Press' inside any PDF to unlock advanced options like reordering or deleting specific pages. Share Anywhere: Export and share your PDF files with family, friends, or colleagues in seconds. Ad-Free Option: Enjoy a seamless scanning experience by removing all ads through a simple subscription, allowing you to focus entirely on your documents. Free to Use: Scan and create unlimited PDFs with all core features for free. Download ScanThem today and simplify your digital paperwork!

Screenshots

Scanner+4 screens
ScanThem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scanner+ at 11.0 against ScanThem's 15.6. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Scanner+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ScanThem sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 5.0 for Scanner+ against 5.0 for ScanThem. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner+ ships an update every 2 months, ScanThem every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scanner+ versus ScanThem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner+ScanThem
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer青兆 李Hossam Faqeha

Customer experience

Scanner+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ScanThem

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scanner+

Subscriptions3
  • 1 month VIP3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 3 month VIP3 Days trial$7.993 Months
  • 1 year VIP3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

ScanThem

One-time2
  • Remove all ads for six month$2.99
  • Remove all ads for one year$4.99

Questions

Is Scanner+ free?
Scanner+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanThem free?
ScanThem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner+ or ScanThem?
Scanner+ and ScanThem are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Scanner+ or ScanThem have ads?
Both Scanner+ and ScanThem show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner+ or ScanThem?
Scanner+ ships an update every 2 months, and ScanThem every 6 weeks. Most recently, Scanner+ was updated on October 10, 2026 and ScanThem on October 15, 2026.

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