# uScan vs PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter

The clearest difference is monetization model: uScan at free with in-app purchases against PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter's subscription. uScan also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 33%) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for uScan against 4.5 for PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of uScan's written reviews are positive against 33% of PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter's.

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | uScan | PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-editor-converter/id1619135136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lopofist Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546202754) | [Ivan Marzan](https://appshunter.io/developer/927437502) |

## What reviewers say

### uScan

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

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Extract text, add electronic signatures, and convert images to editable text for increased productivity. Save and share files as high-quality PDFs or DOCs.

**Highlights:** Scan and edit any document, Convert image to editable text (OCR), Add electronic signatures, Generate high-quality PDF or DOC files, Smart image editor with filters, Multi-page scanning, Offline mode

**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


### PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-editor-converter/id1619135136)

Scan, edit, and convert documents into digital files. Easily manage PDFs, create new ones, and improve content quality. Offers features for ID documents and books with high accuracy.

**Highlights:** Scan PDF files, ID photos, and books, Edit and create PDFs, Convert documents to office formats, High accuracy recognition, Improve content quality, Manage digital documents

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Scanner App | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Doc Master Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner Pro - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner and Editor | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner PRO | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scan Document: Scanner App | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Doc Scanner and converter | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner & Editor PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner and Manager | $45.99 | per year |
| PDF Master Pro Lifetime | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 💡 Useful for converting images to PDF

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 👎 Poor quality scans
- 🤔 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Reverse order of scanned documents
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit PDF files
- Improve batch scanning functionality
- Provide free version with limited features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uScan free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter free?

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

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

uScan is rated higher. uScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter averages 4.5 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do uScan or PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter have ads?

uScan shows ads; PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter does not.

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

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter every 3 days. Most recently, uScan was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDF Scanner, Editor, Converter on October 30, 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.*