# ScanPlus vs PDF Scanner by Camera

The clearest difference is rating: ScanPlus at 5.0 against PDF Scanner by Camera's 4.5. ScanPlus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Scanner by Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner by Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. ScanPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScanPlus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScanPlus ships an update every 20 months, PDF Scanner by Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanPlus | PDF Scanner by Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-ocr-and-pdf-scanner/id1543765042/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-by-camera-scan-plus/id1643088139/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mihail Salari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263980303) | [Magomed Baulov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114292510) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-ocr-and-pdf-scanner/id1543765042)

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, store, and share high-quality PDFs with advanced features like OCR and digital signatures. Organize, secure, and print your documents on the go.

**Highlights:** High-quality PDF scanning, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Multipage scanning, Document annotation and e-signature, File management and organization, Cloud integration and sharing, Password protection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Scanner by Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-by-camera-scan-plus/id1643088139)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Capture documents, receipts, and notes, then convert them into searchable PDFs using OCR technology. Edit, organize, and share your scanned files with ease.

**Highlights:** High-resolution document scanning, Automatic border detection and cropping, OCR for text recognition, Multiple page PDF support, Export as PDF and JPEG, Share documents easily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner - Scan everything! | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Scanner:Scan anything you want | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner any document & picture | $12.99 | per month |
| Scan everything by Scanner+ | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanPlus free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner by Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScanPlus or PDF Scanner by Camera?

ScanPlus is rated higher. ScanPlus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PDF Scanner by Camera averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do ScanPlus or PDF Scanner by Camera have ads?

PDF Scanner by Camera shows ads; ScanPlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScanPlus or PDF Scanner by Camera?

ScanPlus ships an update every 20 months, and PDF Scanner by Camera fortnightly. Most recently, ScanPlus was updated on October 18, 2026 and PDF Scanner by Camera on October 24, 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.*