# Scanner Pro vs Scan to PDF－Document Scanner

Scanner Pro and Scan to PDF－Document Scanner both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Scanner Pro's written reviews are positive against 28% of Scan to PDF－Document Scanner's. Scanner Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (337K vs 62K). Scan to PDF－Document Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Scan to PDF－Document Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 337K ratings behind it against 62K, 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 28% of Scan to PDF－Document Scanner's.

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, Scan to PDF－Document Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Pro | Scan to PDF－Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (337K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pro-scan-to-pdf/id333710667/reviews)** | [4.7 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id1575194801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337K** | 62K |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #29 | **#28** |
| Size | 276 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Scanner App PDF Tool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575194803) |

## 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


### Scan to PDF－Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id1575194801)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a portable office. Scan, sign, and convert documents to various formats like PDF, DOCX, and TXT. Features include unlimited scanning, OCR text recognition, and secure password protection for your files.

**Highlights:** Unlimited document scanning, E-signature creation and application, OCR text recognition and editing, Batch and merge documents, Export to PDF, JPG, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, QR code scanning, Distance and object measurement

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Complete | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Express: Free Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Ultimate | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Ultimate Lite | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Express | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Extended | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Elite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Advanced | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Document scanner app | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Quick document conversion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable document export
- 💰 Misleading pricing
- 🐛 Poor OCR quality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent document formatting
- Scanning issues with certain devices
- Unreliable document transfer

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scans without subscription
- More transparent pricing and subscription model
- Improved OCR accuracy
- Easier subscription cancellation process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Pro free?

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

### Is Scan to PDF－Document Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner Pro or Scan to PDF－Document Scanner?

Scanner Pro is rated higher. Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 337K ratings, while Scan to PDF－Document Scanner averages 4.7 from 62K ratings.

### Do Scanner Pro or Scan to PDF－Document Scanner have ads?

Scan to PDF－Document Scanner shows ads; Scanner Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner Pro or Scan to PDF－Document Scanner?

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Scan to PDF－Document Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scanner Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and Scan to PDF－Document Scanner on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scanner Pro or Scan to PDF－Document Scanner?

Scanner Pro currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Scan to PDF－Document Scanner at #28. 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.*