# Scanner Pro vs Document Scanner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scanner Pro at 335K against Document Scanner's 556. Scanner Pro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). Document Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 80%). 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 Document Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Pro has 335K ratings behind it against 556, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Scanner Pro's written reviews are positive against 90% of Document Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, Document Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Pro | Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (335K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pro-scan-to-pdf/id333710667/reviews)** | [4.7 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-studio/id1525436580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **335K** | 556 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 271 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Mobato Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495779369) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Business, #183 Top Free · 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


### Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-studio/id1525436580)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and more into professional PDFs on the go. Organize, edit, and share your scanned files securely.

**Highlights:** Scan documents easily, Automatic document cropping, Advanced scanning filters, Edit documents and PDFs, Clean scans with artifact removal, iCloud backup for documents, Export as PDF or JPG, PDF tools: password protect, compress, convert

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Scan Studio Pro: Lifetime Pass | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 💎 High-quality scans
- 📁 Convenient file management
- 🔍 Useful OCR feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 🔧 Cropping and rotation issues
- 📚 Lack of guidance or documentation

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Scanned documents not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved multi-page scanning
- Optical character recognition accuracy improvements
- Offline mode for full functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Pro free?

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

### Is Document Scanner free?

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

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

Scanner Pro is rated higher. Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 335K ratings, while Document Scanner averages 4.7 from 556 ratings.

### Do Scanner Pro or Document Scanner have ads?

Neither Scanner Pro nor Document Scanner shows ads.

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

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Document Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scanner Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Document Scanner on September 21, 2026.

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