# uScan vs Document Scanner & PDF Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Document Scanner & PDF Editor at 100% against uScan's 47%. Document Scanner & PDF Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). uScan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. uScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Document Scanner & PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

uScan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of uScan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Document Scanner & PDF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, Document Scanner & PDF Editor every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | uScan | Document Scanner & PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-and-pdf-editor/id1586783907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lopofist Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546202754) | [Jignesh Thakkar Huf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583179349) |

## What reviewers say

### uScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Edit scanned files, extract text with OCR, and add electronic signatures. Create high-quality PDF or DOC files for easy sharing and management.

**Highlights:** Scan and edit any document, Convert image to editable text (OCR), Add electronic signatures, High-quality PDF/DOC output, Multi-page scanning, File management with folders

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access + PDF editor | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access + PDF editor | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and convenient
- 💡 Helpful for work and personal needs
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Hidden/unclear pricing
- 🐛 Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not properly aligned or cropped
- App shuts down when scanning large documents
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Integration with cloud storage services
- Ability to label/organize scanned documents
- Handwriting recognition
- Option to use app without subscription


### Document Scanner & PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-and-pdf-editor/id1586783907)

Easily scan documents, receipts, and business cards into high-quality PDFs. Enhance images with filters, convert scanned text to over 110 languages with OCR, and digitally sign documents. Secure your scans with biometric authentication and sync them to iCloud.

**Highlights:** Document scanning, Automatic border detection, Image filters, OCR with 110+ languages, Electronic signatures, Cloud integration (iCloud), QR code scanning

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Doc Scanner Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Doc Scanner Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Doc Scanner Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uScan free?

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

### Is Document Scanner & PDF Editor free?

Document Scanner & PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, uScan or Document Scanner & PDF Editor?

uScan is rated higher. uScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Document Scanner & PDF Editor averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do uScan or Document Scanner & PDF Editor have ads?

uScan shows ads; Document Scanner & PDF Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, uScan or Document Scanner & PDF Editor?

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Document Scanner & PDF Editor every 14 months. Most recently, uScan was updated on October 19, 2026 and Document Scanner & PDF Editor on October 7, 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.*