Comparison

Scanner Pro vs PDF Scanner App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scanner Pro

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
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Scanner Pro is a professional document scanner that turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable scan-to-PDF tool. Scan agreements, receipts, IDs, books, and more — Scanner Pro automatically detects borders, corrects perspective, and removes shadows to produce clean, ready-to-share PDFs in seconds. DOCUMENT SCANNER - Scan documents, receipts, pictures, IDs, books, and photos with automatic edge detection and perspective correction - Digitize and restore old photos in color, black & white, or grayscale - Highlight, write, and draw directly on your scanned documents CONVERT & EXPORT - Convert any scan into a searchable PDF in seconds - Export scans as PDF, Word, PowerPoint, or JPG - Merge multiple pages into a single PDF document - Add a password to protect sensitive PDFs, or remove one when no longer needed SIGN DOCUMENTS - Add your signature to any scanned document or PDF in seconds - Fill out forms and place text, checkmarks, and initials anywhere on a document - Send signed documents directly by email or to any app OCR & FULL-TEXT SEARCH - Turn scanned text into editable text with built-in OCR - Search across the text inside your scans instantly - Highlight important sections and copy text directly from your scans QR CODE SCANNER - Scan and decode QR codes instantly from the camera screen — point, capture, done SHARE & SYNC - Access every scan on all your devices with iCloud sync - Automatically export and upload scans to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, Box, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, OneNote, or any WebDAV-enabled storage - Share unlimited scans by email or with any app, completely free - Translate scanned text into other languages You can also fax documents directly from your device. Scanner Pro supports 25+ languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Japanese, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Download Scanner Pro today for a fast, professional way to scan, organize, and share documents wherever you are. Share your feedback and comments at http://readdle.com/contact Privacy Policy: https://readdle.com/scannerpro/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://readdle.com/scannerpro/legal/terms

About

PDF Scanner App

Easily scan, digitize, and organize all your paper documents into high-quality PDF files. Extract searchable and editable text from scans using advanced OCR technology. Customize scan settings and save in various formats for convenient access and management.

Highlights
  • Scan any document type
  • Save scans as high-quality PDFs
  • OCR for searchable and editable text
  • Customizable scan settings
  • Multiple file format options (JPEG, PNG, PDF)
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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GoPDF - Document Scanner is the ultimate tool to scan, digitize, and organize all your paper documents. With GoPDF, you can easily turn any physical document into a high-quality PDF file, so you can access it from anywhere, anytime, and never lose important information again. Whether you need to scan receipts, contracts, business cards, or any other type of document, GoPDF has you covered. GoPDF is fast, easy to use, and packed with powerful features to help you streamline your document management. Here are some of the highlights: Scan any type of document: GoPDF can scan anything from a simple receipt to a multi-page contract, and automatically crop and enhance the image for optimal readability. Save as PDF: GoPDF saves all your scans as high-quality PDF files, which you can easily share, store, and organize on your device or in the cloud. OCR technology: GoPDF uses advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology to extract text from your scans and make them searchable and editable. Customizable settings: You can customize the scan quality, color mode, and resolution to fit your needs, and choose between different file formats (JPEG, PNG, or PDF). Overall, GoPDF is the perfect app for anyone who needs to scan, store, and manage paper documents on the go. Download GoPDF today and start organizing your life! UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL PRO FEATURES - You can subscribe for unlimited access to GoPDF Features. - After the free trial, the total amount for the subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/rain-sounds-for-sleep-better-terms-of-use/9e5d5809-c3e6-4c0d-a24a-bbbf8966b57a/terms Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/rain-sounds-for-sleep-better-privacy-policy/33e00e84-7542-4728-b96a-dca4fc9fabf1/privacy

Screenshots

Scanner Pro4 screens
PDF Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner Pro at 4.9 against PDF Scanner App's 4.4. Scanner Pro also leads on ratings volume (336K vs 12) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). PDF Scanner App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanner Pro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PDF Scanner App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanner Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Pro has 336K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Scanner Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of PDF Scanner App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, PDF Scanner App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Scanner Pro versus PDF Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner ProPDF Scanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (336K ratings) — better4.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings336K — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedMurat Menzilci

Customer experience

Scanner Pro

All ratings335,952 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,423 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.0%

PDF Scanner App

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Scanner Pro

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

PDF Scanner App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Scanner Pro

Subscriptions9
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Expense Report7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Scanner Pro Plus3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus$29.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • Fax Pack 2$1.99
5 purchases

PDF Scanner App

Subscriptions5
  • Upgrade PDF Scanner$6.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • GoPDF - Annual Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Scan Documents with pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner Pro free?
Scanner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner App free?
PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner Pro or PDF Scanner App?
Scanner Pro is rated higher. Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while PDF Scanner App averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.
Do Scanner Pro or PDF Scanner App have ads?
Neither Scanner Pro nor PDF Scanner App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Pro or PDF Scanner App?
Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Scanner App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scanner Pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and PDF Scanner App on June 8, 2026.

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