# Scanner App vs Image to PDF

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Image to PDF at 57% against Scanner App's 17%. Image to PDF also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). Scanner App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Image to PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 307 and 426 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 57% of Image to PDF's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner App | Image to PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-pdf-document/id1635527089/reviews)** | [4.7 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-pdf-pdf-maker/id6748836327/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 307 | **426** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 71 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [勇翰 倪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751938863) | [Priya Sakhiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825442926) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-pdf-document/id1635527089)

Easily scan documents, invoices, and more using your phone's camera. Convert images into searchable PDFs with automatic edge detection and cropping. Organize, edit, and share your files via email or print.

**Highlights:** Automatic document edge detection and crop, Create searchable PDF documents, Multi-page documents, File and folder organizer, Share as Images/PDFs, Print documents, Secure cloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| PDF Scanner Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Half Year Premium | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner - Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### Image to PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-pdf-pdf-maker/id6748836327)

Transform your phone into a secure document scanner. Effortlessly capture and organize notes, receipts, IDs, and more. Create high-quality PDFs instantly with smart edge detection and privacy-first storage on your device.

**Highlights:** Smart document scanning with edge detection, Instant PDF creation, Privacy-first, offline storage, QR code scanning, Signature creation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner App free?

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

### Is Image to PDF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner App or Image to PDF?

Scanner App is rated higher. Scanner App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Image to PDF averages 4.7 from 426 ratings.

### Do Scanner App or Image to PDF have ads?

Image to PDF shows ads; Scanner App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner App or Image to PDF?

Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Image to PDF every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scanner App was updated on September 28, 2026 and Image to PDF on September 22, 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.*