# Scanner Pro vs Doc Scan Pro

The clearest difference is price: Scanner Pro at Free against Doc Scan Pro's $39.99. Scanner Pro also leads on ratings volume (338K vs 601) and chart position (#27 vs #134). Doc Scan Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scanner Pro is free to download; Doc Scan Pro costs $39.99 up front. Scanner Pro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Doc Scan Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scanner Pro against 4.8 for Doc Scan Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Pro has 338K ratings behind it against 601, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Scanner Pro's written reviews are positive against 85% of Doc Scan Pro's.

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, Doc Scan Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Pro | Doc Scan Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $39.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (338K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pro-scan-to-pdf/id333710667/reviews)** | [4.8 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scan-pro-pdf-scanner/id478861246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **338K** | 601 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | #134 |
| Size | 276 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 | $59.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | 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


### Doc Scan Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scan-pro-pdf-scanner/id478861246)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a portable scanner and PDF editor. Easily capture documents, extract text with OCR, fill forms, sign, and share files in various formats. Organize and secure your important papers with advanced features.

**Highlights:** High-quality scanning with auto-detection, OCR for text extraction and editing, Business card scanning and contact export, PDF editing, form filling, and signing, Secure document organization with folders, Seamless sharing via email, cloud, and fax, QR code scanning

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DocScan Pro SILVER (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| DocScan Pro GOLD (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| DocScan Pro SILVER (Annually) | $44.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Backup Restore | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Fax Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For One Month | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Fax Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| 20 Fax Credit | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great scanning tool
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 📁 Excellent for organizing documents
- 💾 Reliable and dependable
- 🔗 Convenient integration with cloud storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with OCR accuracy
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 💰 Complaints about recurring charges
- 📂 Frustrations with folder management
- 🔄 Sync issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Scanning issues with poor lighting or blurry images
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unreliable faxing functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to password-protect scanned files
- Improved folder organization and color-coding
- Automatic file naming and better metadata handling
- Seamless sync across all devices
- Enhanced OCR capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Pro free?

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

### Is Doc Scan Pro free?

Doc Scan Pro costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scanner Pro or Doc Scan Pro?

Scanner Pro is rated higher. Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 338K ratings, while Doc Scan Pro averages 4.8 from 601 ratings.

### Do Scanner Pro or Doc Scan Pro have ads?

Neither Scanner Pro nor Doc Scan Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner Pro or Doc Scan Pro?

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Doc Scan Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Scanner Pro was updated on November 5, 2026 and Doc Scan Pro on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scanner Pro or Doc Scan Pro?

Scanner Pro currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Doc Scan Pro at #134. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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