# Documents Pro, Download & Edit vs Doc Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Doc Scanner at 5.0 against Documents Pro, Download & Edit's 4.6. Doc Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Documents Pro, Download & Edit's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Documents Pro, Download & Edit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Doc Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doc Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents Pro, Download & Edit has 4.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Documents Pro, Download & Edit ships an update every 2 months, Doc Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents Pro, Download & Edit | Doc Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-pro-download-and-edit/id314894105/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-pdf-scan-and-ocr/id1592248390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [Stephan Cullmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590979183) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents Pro, Download & Edit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-pro-download-and-edit/id314894105)

This mobile office suite allows you to view and edit various file types, including documents, spreadsheets, and media. It integrates with cloud storage services and offers file transfer via WiFi or FTP. The app includes a spreadsheet editor, text editor, sound recorder, and photo manager.

**Highlights:** View and edit documents, spreadsheets, photos, and media, Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, Box), File transfer via WiFi, FTP, and email, Integrated spreadsheet editor with formatting and formulas, Text editor and high-quality sound recorder, Photo album with resizing and slideshow features, File preview for various document types

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Seamless file management
- 👍 Versatile document handling
- 🚀 Efficient spreadsheet capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Concerns over ads in paid version
- 🐛 Formatting issues with some file types
- 🐛 Syncing problems with cloud storage
- 🐛 Unreliable document saving

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open certain document types
- Inconsistent behavior when editing files
- Sync issues between devices
- Crashes when trying to print or email documents

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Enhanced text editing tools
- Better integration with cloud storage
- Presentation or slideshow functionality
- Improved file compatibility


### Doc Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scanner-pdf-scan-and-ocr/id1592248390)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Easily crop, enhance, and share your scans as high-resolution PDFs or JPEGs. Organize your files with folders and cloud storage integration.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and photos, Auto edge cropping, Digitize papers instantly, Collaborate and share scans, Improve scan quality, Convert scans to PDFs, Organize files into folders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents Pro, Download & Edit free?

Documents Pro, Download & Edit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doc Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Documents Pro, Download & Edit or Doc Scanner?

Doc Scanner is rated higher. Documents Pro, Download & Edit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Doc Scanner averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Documents Pro, Download & Edit or Doc Scanner have ads?

Both Documents Pro, Download & Edit and Doc Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Documents Pro, Download & Edit or Doc Scanner?

Documents Pro, Download & Edit ships an update every 2 months, and Doc Scanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, Documents Pro, Download & Edit was updated on November 10, 2026 and Doc Scanner on November 3, 2026.

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