# uScan vs PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App at none against uScan's shown. PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). uScan's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 603) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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・Scan Documents App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.7 for PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K ratings behind it against 603, 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 50% of PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App's.

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | uScan | PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752/reviews) | **[4.7 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerscan-documents-app/id1643541830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 603 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lopofist Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546202754) | [DivMulTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170821017) |

## What reviewers say

### uScan

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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・Scan Documents App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerscan-documents-app/id1643541830)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner for documents, IDs, and more. Easily scan, edit, sign, and share files in various formats. Features include OCR, multi-page scanning, and secure PIN protection.

**Highlights:** Portable document scanner, OCR text recognition, Digital signature tool, Share in JPG or PDF, Multi-page scanning, Document edge detection, PIN code security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan PDF Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Scan Document Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Scan Document App Annual Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uScan free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App free?

PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, uScan or PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App?

PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App is rated higher. uScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App averages 4.7 from 603 ratings.

### Do uScan or PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App have ads?

uScan shows ads; PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App does not.

### Which is updated more often, uScan or PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App?

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App weekly. Most recently, uScan was updated on October 30, 2026 and PDF Scanner・Scan Documents App 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.*