# uScan vs Scan 2 PDF

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 (#180 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | uScan | Scan 2 PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-2-pdf-document-scanner/id6443606356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lopofist Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546202754) | [Ovomate Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518551834) |

## What reviewers say

### uScan

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

**Currently charting:** #180 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


### Scan 2 PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-2-pdf-document-scanner/id6443606356)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads - Monthly | $0.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*