# PDF Reader Pro Edition® vs Adobe Scan

The clearest difference is price: Adobe Scan at Free against PDF Reader Pro Edition®'s $1.99. Adobe Scan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (83% vs 54%). PDF Reader Pro Edition®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Adobe Scan is free to download; PDF Reader Pro Edition® costs $1.99 up front. Adobe Scan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PDF Reader Pro Edition® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Adobe Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of PDF Reader Pro Edition®'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Adobe Scan's.

PDF Reader Pro Edition® ships an update every 4 months, Adobe Scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader Pro Edition® | Adobe Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pro-edition/id364502063/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-ocr-scanner/id1199564834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #126 | **#12** |
| Size | 66 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iTECH DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298779208) | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader Pro Edition®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pro-edition/id364502063)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This powerful application allows users to read, manage, edit, and annotate PDF files on iOS devices. It offers real-time online collaboration, form filling, and advanced annotation tools. Create, organize, and secure your PDF documents with ease.

**Highlights:** Real-time online collaboration and chat, Fillable PDF forms, Extensive annotation tools (highlight, notes, signature), EasyReview mode for text markup, Create new PDF files, Secure Vault folder, Built-in scanner

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 📁 Good file organization and management
- ✍️ Useful annotation and highlighting tools
- 🔒 Secure document storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 📤 Difficulty sharing/exporting annotated files
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening certain PDF files
- Annotations disappear or fail to save
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Slow performance on older iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add support for password-protected PDFs
- Improve annotation tools with better undo/redo
- Implement cloud storage integration (Dropbox, iCloud, etc.)
- Add ability to insert, delete, and rearrange PDF pages


### Adobe Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-ocr-scanner/id1199564834)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Business, #33 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and IDs into professional-looking PDFs or JPEGs. Enhance scans with automatic straightening, stain removal, and editable text conversion.

**Highlights:** High-speed bulk scanning, Convert paper to PDF/JPEG, Automatic straightening, Magic eraser for cleanup, Extract pages, Image to text OCR, Organize into folders

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan premium - monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go
- 🚀 High-quality scans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Issues with auto-cropping and alignment
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around cloud storage
- 💰 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Problems with multi-page document scanning

**Requested features**

- Add option to save scans locally without cloud sync
- Improve edge detection and auto-cropping accuracy
- Implement multi-language OCR support
- Allow manual control over scan settings and adjustments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader Pro Edition® free?

PDF Reader Pro Edition® costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Adobe Scan free?

Adobe Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader Pro Edition® or Adobe Scan?

Adobe Scan is rated higher. PDF Reader Pro Edition® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Adobe Scan averages 4.9 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do PDF Reader Pro Edition® or Adobe Scan have ads?

Adobe Scan shows ads; PDF Reader Pro Edition® does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader Pro Edition® or Adobe Scan?

PDF Reader Pro Edition® ships an update every 4 months, and Adobe Scan fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Reader Pro Edition® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Adobe Scan on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PDF Reader Pro Edition® or Adobe Scan?

PDF Reader Pro Edition® currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and Adobe Scan at #12. 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.*