Comparison

uScan vs Scan 2 PDF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

uScan

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
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uScan is a fast scanner app that will turn your phone into a portable scanner that fits in your pocket! Go paperless with our fast PDF scanner – keep high-quality documents handy. Become more productive with our powerful free scanner app: 1. SCAN & EDIT ANY DOCUMENT Scan anything you need, including receipts, contracts, paper notes, fax papers and books. Save, and share any document in just a few taps as multipage PDF or JPEG files. A must-have for accountants, realtors, managers, small business owners, lawyers or students. 2. CONVERT IMAGE INTO EDITABLE TEXT Extract text from any scanned page or image, edit it, and save as a new text document. Our highly accurate OCR scanner recognizes all popular languages. 3. SIGN DOCUMENTS IN JUST ONE TAP Add an electronic signature to your contracts, invoices or bills and send them to business partners, colleagues, or clients on the go. 4. GET HIGH-QUALITY PDF or DOC files Our advanced scanning technology removes shadows, corrects perspective and distortion. Scan anything and get a professional looking PDF or DOC file. Keep the entire office in your pocket and increase your productivity at work, use scanner pro features to manage all your paperwork with ease. Additional features: - Smart image editor - Variety of filters B&W, grayscale or color - Easy sharing options - Multi Page scanning - Automatic shutter and border detection for any scannable object - File manager with folders and drag & drop - Built-in storage - Offline mode PRO scanner features: - Unlimited number of scans and folders - Text Recognition (OCR) - Signature Information about auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The amount charged will depend on the selected plan. Privacy Policy: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/privacy.html Terms Of Service: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/tos.html Subscription Terms: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/subscription.html

About

Scan 2 PDF

Easily create and manage PDF documents from scans or photos. Edit, sign, and convert files with various tools to reduce file size and enhance appearance. Share your documents seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Scan single or multiple pages
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • Import and edit PDF files
  • Filing system for document management
  • Reduce file size
  • Sign and draw on documents
  • Text recognition
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Use Scan2PDF to create PDF documents and files without any hassle!! Scan single or multiple pages. Convert photos to PDF files. Import and edit PDF Files Manage your documents with a filing system and share your files. Edit options include:  * Reduce quality to reduce file size(MB) * Change to different color setting for REAL scan effect. * Crop pages. * Sign and draw on document. * Text recognition. Choose Scan2PDF to ease your work load! Terms of use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of use: http://ovomatedevelopment.co.za/gallery/TermsAndConditionsScan2PDF.pdf Privacy Policy: http://ovomatedevelopment.co.za/gallery/PrivacyPolicyScan2PDF.pdf

Screenshots

uScan4 screens
Scan 2 PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan 2 PDF at 100% against uScan's 47%. Scan 2 PDF also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). uScan's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. uScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Scan 2 PDF sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan 2 PDF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of uScan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan 2 PDF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, Scan 2 PDF every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
uScan versus Scan 2 PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruScanScan 2 PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLopofist LimitedOvomate Development

Customer experience

uScan

All ratings15,107 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews565 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative50.1%

Scan 2 PDF

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

uScan

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Scan 2 PDF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

uScan

Subscriptions9
  • Unlimited access$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Unlimited access + PDF editor$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access + PDF editor$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99
1 purchases

Scan 2 PDF

Subscriptions1
  • No ads - Monthly$0.491 Month

Questions

Is uScan free?
uScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan 2 PDF free?
Scan 2 PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, uScan or Scan 2 PDF?
Scan 2 PDF is rated higher. uScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Scan 2 PDF averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do uScan or Scan 2 PDF have ads?
Both uScan and Scan 2 PDF show ads.
Which is updated more often, uScan or Scan 2 PDF?
uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scan 2 PDF every 10 days. Most recently, uScan was updated on September 29, 2026 and Scan 2 PDF on June 4, 2026.

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