# Scan.Plus vs Image to PDF

The clearest difference is ads: Scan.Plus at none against Image to PDF's shown. Scan.Plus also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 57%). Image to PDF's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan.Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scan.Plus against 4.7 for Image to PDF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 774 and 457 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Scan.Plus's written reviews are positive against 57% of Image to PDF's.

Scan.Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Image to PDF every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan.Plus | Image to PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125/reviews)** | [4.7 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-pdf-pdf-maker/id6748836327/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 457 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 193 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alohi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172555270) | [Priya Sakhiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825442926) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan.Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125)

This app uses AI to provide high-quality mobile document scanning. It offers intelligent text extraction, translation, summarization, and editing capabilities. Securely manage, organize, and share your scanned documents with advanced features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scanning and enhancement, OCR for text extraction and editing, AI translation and summarization, Magic Eraser for unwanted elements, Secure PDF and JPG management, E-signature and fax integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan.Plus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan.Plus Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Scan.Plus Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 💡 Innovative AI-powered features
- ⭐ Excellent overall performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 📦 Limitations in free/beta version

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not flipping to show document
- Inability to reconnect after update issues
- Unexpected app behavior after iOS 18 update

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase unlimited AI credits
- More flexible payment options (one-time purchase)
- Improved camera controls (e.g., flip camera option)


### 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 Scan.Plus free?

Scan.Plus 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, Scan.Plus or Image to PDF?

Scan.Plus is rated higher. Scan.Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Image to PDF averages 4.7 from 457 ratings.

### Do Scan.Plus or Image to PDF have ads?

Image to PDF shows ads; Scan.Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scan.Plus or Image to PDF?

Scan.Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Image to PDF every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan.Plus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Image to PDF on October 28, 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.*