# uScan vs Document Scanner

The clearest difference is ads: Document Scanner at none against uScan's shown. Document Scanner also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). uScan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 7). 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 Document Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

uScan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | uScan | Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-pdf-doc-scan/id1661925398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lopofist Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546202754) | [Nadim Radjab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600041613) |

## What reviewers say

### uScan

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

**Currently charting:** #193 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-pdf-doc-scan/id1661925398)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents like receipts, contracts, and notes. Easily optimize images, add signatures, and organize your files into PDFs or JPEGs for sharing or printing.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and images, Batch scanning for multiple files, Automatic border detection, Image optimization and editing, Add manual or image signatures, Organize files with folders, Share via email or cloud

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Scanner - Full Access | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uScan free?

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

### Is Document Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, uScan or Document Scanner?

uScan is rated higher. uScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Document Scanner averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do uScan or Document Scanner have ads?

uScan shows ads; Document Scanner does not.

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

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