# Scan.Plus vs PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Scanner at every 3 days against Scan.Plus's every 3 weeks. PDF Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Scan.Plus's advantage is ratings volume (747 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 PDF Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan.Plus has 747 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scan.Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Scanner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan.Plus | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-scanning-document/id6755528613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **747** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 191 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alohi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172555270) | [Khrystyna Terletska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843884464) |

## 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)


### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-scanning-document/id6755528613)

Streamline your workflow with powerful PDF management tools. Scan documents, convert PDFs to voice, and organize your files with ease. Offers unlimited access through weekly or yearly subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, Convert PDF to Voice, Edit PDF documents, Sign PDF documents, Compress PDF files, Organize PDF documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $9.99 | per year |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $14.99 | per year |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $19.99 | per year |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $19.99 | per year |
| Scan any documents to PDF | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan.Plus free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan.Plus or PDF Scanner?

PDF Scanner is rated higher. Scan.Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 747 ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Scan.Plus or PDF Scanner have ads?

Neither Scan.Plus nor PDF Scanner shows ads.

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

Scan.Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Scanner every 3 days. Most recently, Scan.Plus was updated on October 13, 2026 and PDF Scanner on September 30, 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.*