# Provider vs Scan AI

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Provider at none against Scan AI's 4. Provider also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan AI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Provider asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Provider | Scan AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-ai-pdf-scanner-and-qr-code/id6454091001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **24** |
| Positive reviews | — | 97.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Almah Sistemas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470761897) | [Mobile Ocean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542573722) |

## What reviewers say

### Provider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provider/id1545356333)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scan AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-ai-pdf-scanner-and-qr-code/id6454091001)

This app revolutionizes document management with AI-powered PDF scanning, editing, signing, and sharing. It also features QR code generation and scanning, plus an innovative "Ask PDF" function for interactive document analysis and AI summarization.

**Highlights:** AI-powered PDF scanning and editing, QR code generation and scanning, Interactive PDF chat ('Ask PDF'), AI summarization of documents, Document signing and sharing, Unlimited features via premium subscription

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan AI PDF Scanner Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan AI PDF Scanner YearlyPro | $49.99 | per year |
| Scan AI PDF Scanner Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Scan AI PDF Editor | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Provider free?

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

### Is Scan AI free?

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

### Do Provider or Scan AI have ads?

Scan AI shows ads; Provider does not.

### Which is updated more often, Provider or Scan AI?

Provider ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scan AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Provider was updated on October 17, 2026 and Scan AI on October 24, 2026.

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