# Scanner Pro vs TotalScan

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner Pro at 4.9 against TotalScan's 4.5. Scanner Pro also leads on ratings volume (337K vs 33) and review sentiment (78% vs 56%). TotalScan's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner Pro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TotalScan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Pro has 337K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Scanner Pro's written reviews are positive against 56% of TotalScan's.

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, TotalScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Pro | TotalScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (337K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pro-scan-to-pdf/id333710667/reviews)** | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalscan-document-scanner/id1119158237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 276 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pro-scan-to-pdf/id333710667)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and IDs. Convert images to PDFs, organize your files with smart features, and share them easily. Includes OCR and QR code scanning for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, Convert to PDF, OCR and full-text search, QR code scanning, Automatic border detection and image correction, Cloud storage integration, Edit and annotate scans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Expense Report | $4.99 | per month |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $6.99 | per month |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fax Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### TotalScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalscan-document-scanner/id1119158237)

This app is a fast and powerful tool for scanning documents and QR codes. It allows you to create virtual copies of various paper documents, extract text using OCR, and edit images with built-in filters. Scans can be saved and shared in multiple formats and integrated with cloud services.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and QR codes, OCR text extraction, Image editing with filters, Cloud service integration, Create multi-page PDFs, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appearance Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Document Scanner Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for students
- 👍 Good quality scans
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Free version is usable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Inconvenient interface
- 👎 Poor scanning quality
- 👎 App doesn't work with iOS updates
- 👎 Scans are black and white
- 👎 App is paid/expensive

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after iOS update
- Inconsistent document framing/cropping
- Scans are black and white
- Documents not sending correctly via email
- PDF creation issues

**Requested features**

- Manual cropping mode
- Add signatures and stamps
- Color scans
- Improved image quality for scanned photos
- Clarification on Pro version pricing (one-time vs. subscription)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Pro free?

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

### Is TotalScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner Pro or TotalScan?

Scanner Pro is rated higher. Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 337K ratings, while TotalScan averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do Scanner Pro or TotalScan have ads?

Neither Scanner Pro nor TotalScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner Pro or TotalScan?

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and TotalScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scanner Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and TotalScan on October 26, 2026.

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