# uScan vs ScanMyDoc

The clearest difference is review sentiment: uScan at 47% against ScanMyDoc's 0%. uScan also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (15K vs 3). ScanMyDoc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 ScanMyDoc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

uScan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of ScanMyDoc's.

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, ScanMyDoc every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | uScan | ScanMyDoc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmydoc-pdf-scanner-editor/id6467765909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lopofist Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546202754) | [NOVLASOFT OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714406613) |

## 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


### ScanMyDoc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmydoc-pdf-scanner-editor/id6467765909)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner, editor, and converter. Capture high-resolution scans, convert to various formats, and digitally sign documents with ease. It offers advanced OCR and robust security features for efficient document management.

**Highlights:** High-resolution document scanning, Flexible format conversion, Comprehensive editing tools, Digital signature integration, Multi-page document handling, Advanced OCR for text extraction, Password protection and encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Reader Premium (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Reader Premium (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Reader Premium (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uScan free?

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

### Is ScanMyDoc free?

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

### Which has better reviews, uScan or ScanMyDoc?

uScan is rated higher. uScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while ScanMyDoc averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do uScan or ScanMyDoc have ads?

uScan shows ads; ScanMyDoc does not.

### Which is updated more often, uScan or ScanMyDoc?

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanMyDoc every 9 days. Most recently, uScan was updated on October 30, 2026 and ScanMyDoc on October 24, 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.*