# Documents (Office Docs) vs Adobe Scan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Documents (Office Docs) at none against Adobe Scan's 13. Documents (Office Docs) also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Adobe Scan's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.6M vs 43K). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Adobe Scan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Documents (Office Docs) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Adobe Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 43K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Documents (Office Docs)'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Adobe Scan's.

Documents (Office Docs) ships an update every 2 months, Adobe Scan fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents (Office Docs) | Adobe Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-office-docs/id306273816/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-ocr-scanner/id1199564834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43K | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 45 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents (Office Docs)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-office-docs/id306273816)

This mobile office suite allows users to edit and manage spreadsheet and rich text files on their iPhone and iPad. It offers online and offline functionality, synchronization with cloud storage services, and compatibility with major office suites.

**Highlights:** Edit spreadsheet and rich text files, Online and offline functionality, Synchronize with Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, SkyDrive, File browser for iPhone files, Support for .txt and .csv files, Basic word processing and spreadsheet features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient document organization
- 📁 Versatile file management
- 💡 Helpful for work and school
- 🔒 Secure document storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🖌️ Inconsistent font/formatting issues
- 💸 Ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open certain file types
- Syncing issues with external storage
- Inconsistent behavior when closing documents

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve document editing capabilities
- Integrate with more cloud storage services
- Enhance text formatting and highlighting options


### Adobe Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-ocr-scanner/id1199564834)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Business, #34 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and IDs into professional-looking PDFs or JPEGs. Enhance scans with automatic straightening, stain removal, and editable text conversion.

**Highlights:** High-speed bulk scanning, Convert paper to PDF/JPEG, Automatic straightening, Magic eraser for cleanup, Extract pages, Image to text OCR, Organize into folders

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan premium - monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go
- 🚀 High-quality scans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Issues with auto-cropping and alignment
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around cloud storage
- 💰 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Problems with multi-page document scanning

**Requested features**

- Add option to save scans locally without cloud sync
- Improve edge detection and auto-cropping accuracy
- Implement multi-language OCR support
- Allow manual control over scan settings and adjustments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents (Office Docs) free?

Documents (Office Docs) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Adobe Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Documents (Office Docs) or Adobe Scan?

Adobe Scan is rated higher. Documents (Office Docs) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Adobe Scan averages 4.9 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do Documents (Office Docs) or Adobe Scan have ads?

Both Documents (Office Docs) and Adobe Scan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Documents (Office Docs) or Adobe Scan?

Documents (Office Docs) ships an update every 2 months, and Adobe Scan fortnightly. Most recently, Documents (Office Docs) was updated on September 26, 2026 and Adobe Scan on September 26, 2026.

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