Comparison

Scanner Pro vs Scan Hero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scanner Pro

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Effortlessly capture, enhance, and convert documents into various formats, including searchable PDFs. Sign, fill out forms, and securely share your files with advanced OCR and cloud integration.

Highlights
  • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction
  • Convert scans to searchable PDF, Word, PowerPoint, JPG
  • Add signatures and fill out forms
  • OCR for editable text extraction
  • Cloud sync and export to popular services
  • QR code scanning
Features
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Scanner Pro is a professional document scanner that turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable scan-to-PDF tool. Scan agreements, receipts, IDs, books, and more — Scanner Pro automatically detects borders, corrects perspective, and removes shadows to produce clean, ready-to-share PDFs in seconds. DOCUMENT SCANNER - Scan documents, receipts, pictures, IDs, books, and photos with automatic edge detection and perspective correction - Digitize and restore old photos in color, black & white, or grayscale - Highlight, write, and draw directly on your scanned documents CONVERT & EXPORT - Convert any scan into a searchable PDF in seconds - Export scans as PDF, Word, PowerPoint, or JPG - Merge multiple pages into a single PDF document - Add a password to protect sensitive PDFs, or remove one when no longer needed SIGN DOCUMENTS - Add your signature to any scanned document or PDF in seconds - Fill out forms and place text, checkmarks, and initials anywhere on a document - Send signed documents directly by email or to any app OCR & FULL-TEXT SEARCH - Turn scanned text into editable text with built-in OCR - Search across the text inside your scans instantly - Highlight important sections and copy text directly from your scans QR CODE SCANNER - Scan and decode QR codes instantly from the camera screen — point, capture, done SHARE & SYNC - Access every scan on all your devices with iCloud sync - Automatically export and upload scans to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, Box, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, OneNote, or any WebDAV-enabled storage - Share unlimited scans by email or with any app, completely free - Translate scanned text into other languages You can also fax documents directly from your device. Scanner Pro supports 25+ languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Japanese, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Download Scanner Pro today for a fast, professional way to scan, organize, and share documents wherever you are. Share your feedback and comments at http://readdle.com/contact Privacy Policy: https://readdle.com/scannerpro/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://readdle.com/scannerpro/legal/terms

About

Scan Hero

Scan documents, photos, and text on the go and manage your paperwork digitally. Edit, sign, and share your scans as PDFs or images. Offers OCR, HD quality, and secure file protection.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF or image
  • Multiple camera modes for specific documents
  • Edit scans: re-crop, perspective, filters
  • Organize and reorder pages
  • OCR text extraction
  • Digital signatures
  • Secure files with Face ID/passcode
Features
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Looking for a mobile assistant? Try the Scan Hero app to corral your paperwork and scan documents on the go! Scan Hero helps you run your business in the ever-changing digital world. Scan documents to PDF, then sign, edit, and share them – no heavy equipment needed! Manage paperwork hassle-free from anywhere – the office, remotely, or from home. Stay one step ahead when it comes to document management. Loved by more than 29 million users. SCAN DOCUMENTS - Scan any document automatically or manually and save it as a PDF file or image. - Try various Camera Modes to scan specific types of documents. - Adjust the quality and file size of your scans: choose low, medium, or high quality. - Import documents right from Photos for further editing and sharing. TRY CAMERA MODES - Single Mode captures a single page. - Multi Mode scans two pages at once. - Passport & ID Card Modes digitize your ID-documents. - Book Mode scans a two-page spread of a book. - QR Mode reads QR codes with your device’s Camera. MAKE EDITS - Re-crop scans, change page perspective and borders, apply filters, adjust contrast, and correct or change the orientation. - Organize and reorder pages in multipage documents. MANAGE SCANS - Print scanned documents and clipboard text wirelessly. - Share scans separately or send a number of files in one PDF file via Mail or iMessage. - Save all your scans to Photos or iCloud and synchronize them between all of your iOS devices. - Protect your files with Face ID or passcode. LEVEL UP WITH PREMIUM FEATURES - Recognize and extract text from your scans with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. Available for texts in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, Russian, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Norwegian, Japanese, and Portuguese. - Fine-tune scans by selecting HD quality while scanning. - Sign scans right on the screen of your device. Create and save one or more signatures, and add them to scans whenever you need. - Highlight the key points of your scans. - Secure private information in scanned documents using the Hide tool. - Scan and share without limits. *For advanced editing and file management, you can also try our PDF Hero app! Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase or by contacting Customer Support. Privacy Policy: https://support.bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=1017261655 Terms of Service: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=1017261655 Got questions or suggestions? Please don’t hesitate to email us at support@scanhero.app

Screenshots

Scanner Pro4 screens
Scan Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scanner Pro at none against Scan Hero's shown. Scanner Pro also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 66%). Scan Hero's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanner Pro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Scan Hero sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanner Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 338K and 242K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Scanner Pro's written reviews are positive against 66% of Scan Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, Scan Hero every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Scanner Pro versus Scan Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner ProScan Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (338K ratings) — better4.7 (242K ratings)
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings338K — better242K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#25 — better#36
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB245 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedMosaic S.r.l.

Customer experience

Scanner Pro

All ratings337,805 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,548 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative17.5%

Scan Hero

All ratings241,698 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews722 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative30.1%

User reviews

Scanner Pro

From 338K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent scanning quality
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 💾 Seamless cloud integration
  • 🌟 Consistently great over the years
  • 🔍 Accurate edge detection and cropping

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • ⚠️ Unreliable cloud sync and file management
  • 🔍 Struggles with low-quality or angled documents
  • 💤 Slow performance with large documents
  • 🙅‍♀️ Intrusive advertising and upselling

Scan Hero

From 242K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient scanning
  • 🚀 Fast scanning
  • 👍 Helpful for business/school
  • 👍 Great for on-the-go scanning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Automatic subscription charges
  • 🐛 Buggy/glitchy app

Bugs and requests

Scanner Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sudden loss of scanned documents
  • Inconsistent iCloud sync and storage
  • Cropping and alignment issues after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create subfolders
  • Improved OCR accuracy, especially for receipts
  • Direct import of emailed documents
  • Customizable naming and organization options
  • Faster cloud sync and better offline access

Scan Hero

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scans not properly cropped
  • Inability to rearrange scanned pages
  • Crashes when editing/cropping documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to rotate scanned documents
  • Option to save scans to cloud storage
  • Improved OCR text recognition

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Scanner Pro

Subscriptions8
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Expense Report7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Scanner Pro Plus3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
9 purchases

Scan Hero

Subscriptions8
  • Get Premium!3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Scanner App + OCR3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Weekly Subscription2 variants$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly Sub with Free Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Document & Text Scanner + OCR3 Days trial$16.001 Month
  • Upgrade to Pro!$16.001 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$22.001 Month
  • Upgrade to Pro!3 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scanner for Me Full Version$6.99

Questions

Is Scanner Pro free?
Scanner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan Hero free?
Scan Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner Pro or Scan Hero?
Scanner Pro is rated higher. Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 338K ratings, while Scan Hero averages 4.7 from 242K ratings.
Do Scanner Pro or Scan Hero have ads?
Scan Hero shows ads; Scanner Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Pro or Scan Hero?
Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Scan Hero every 10 days. Most recently, Scanner Pro was updated on November 10, 2026 and Scan Hero on November 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Scanner Pro or Scan Hero?
Scanner Pro currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Scan Hero at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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