# PDF & Document Scanner. vs eScan

PDF & Document Scanner. and eScan both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of eScan's written reviews are positive against 30% of PDF & Document Scanner.'s. eScan also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 31 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF & Document Scanner. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and eScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.7 for PDF & Document Scanner. against 4.6 for eScan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of PDF & Document Scanner.'s written reviews are positive against 80% of eScan's.

PDF & Document Scanner. ships an update every 31 months, eScan monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF & Document Scanner. | eScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-and-document-scanner/id1567395912/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escan-pdf-scanner-app/id1625307994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | **80.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #136 | **#104** |
| Size | 34 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHISQUIBOX SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567395914) | [eBash Groupe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579881273) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF & Document Scanner.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-and-document-scanner/id1567395912)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful scanner. Capture and digitize texts, business cards, notes, book pages, contracts, and receipts with high-resolution scans. Edit, delete pages, and create multi-page PDFs with OCR technology.

**Highlights:** Scan and print documents, OCR technology, High-resolution scans, Modify and delete pages, Multiple page PDF support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 Month | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to operate
- 🚀 Excellent scanning quality
- 👍 Useful for seniors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped sending scanned documents
- 🔒 Impossible to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Hard to unsubscribe
- 🐛 Not easy to use
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues (black and white, unable to send)
- Subscription issues (auto-renewal, unable to cancel)

**Requested features**

- Add option to cancel subscription
- Improve user experience and ease of use


### eScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escan-pdf-scanner-app/id1625307994)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner. Easily capture, edit, sign, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPEG, and DOC. Convert images to editable text using OCR technology.

**Highlights:** Scan and edit any document, Convert image to text (OCR), Sign documents digitally, Share documents easily, Save scans in PDF, JPEG, or DOC

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Document Scanner | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Document Scanner. PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Document Scanner | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access - lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for scanning and converting documents
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Issues with canceling subscription
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to download or share scanned documents
- Inconsistent scanning quality
- Cropping issues with scanned documents

**Requested features**

- Ability to scan and save multiple pages
- Improved document editing and formatting tools
- Offline scanning capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF & Document Scanner. free?

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

### Is eScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF & Document Scanner. or eScan?

PDF & Document Scanner. is rated higher. PDF & Document Scanner. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while eScan averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do PDF & Document Scanner. or eScan have ads?

Both PDF & Document Scanner. and eScan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF & Document Scanner. or eScan?

PDF & Document Scanner. ships an update every 31 months, and eScan monthly. Most recently, PDF & Document Scanner. was updated on October 25, 2026 and eScan on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PDF & Document Scanner. or eScan?

PDF & Document Scanner. currently peaks at #136 in the App Store charts, and eScan at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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