# Scanner Pro vs Scanner App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner Pro at 78% against Scanner App's 50%. Scanner Pro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (338K vs 39K). Scanner App's advantage is chart position (#4 vs #22) and iOS requirement (16.0 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 Scanner App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Pro has 338K ratings behind it against 39K, 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 50% of Scanner App's.

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, Scanner App every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Pro | Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (338K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pro-scan-to-pdf/id333710667/reviews)** | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-pdf-and-docs/id1568660349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338K** | 39K |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 49.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #22 | **#4** |
| Size | 276 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [TAPSUITE YAZILIM HIZMETLERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564948890) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #22 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


### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-pdf-and-docs/id1568660349)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Business, #24 Top Free · Business, #134 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and IDs, converting them to PDF or other formats. Features smart cropping, auto-enhancement, and real-time scanning for professional-quality results.

**Highlights:** Portable scanner app, OCR text recognition, Convert photo to PDF, Optimize scan quality, ID card and passport scanner, Sign and stamp documents, Batch scanning

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App Weekly Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo to PDF Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Picture to Text Converter Weekly | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Convert Photo to PDF Scanner Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Weekly Pro Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient scanning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for students and businesses
- 🚀 Efficient document processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 🔒 Deceptive free trial claims

**Reported bugs**

- Scanned documents disappearing
- Issues with file order and formatting
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to reorder scanned pages
- Ability to save and share scanned documents for free
- Improved customer support and subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Pro free?

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

### Is Scanner App free?

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

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

Scanner Pro is rated higher. Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 338K ratings, while Scanner App averages 4.6 from 39K ratings.

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

Neither Scanner Pro nor Scanner App shows ads.

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

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Scanner App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scanner Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scanner App on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scanner Pro or Scanner App?

Scanner Pro currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Scanner App at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*