# pdf scanner vs Tiny Scanner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tiny Scanner at 182K against pdf scanner's 782. Tiny Scanner also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 77%) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). pdf scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pdf scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Tiny Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.7 for pdf scanner against 4.8 for Tiny Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 182K ratings behind it against 782, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of pdf scanner's written reviews are positive against 91% of Tiny Scanner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | pdf scanner | Tiny Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (782 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-cam-scan-app/id530020778/reviews) | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 782 | **182K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 220 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Worldscan Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/463430010) | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) |

## What reviewers say

### pdf scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-cam-scan-app/id530020778)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, convert, and manage documents, receipts, and photos into clear, sharp images or PDFs. Advanced processing ensures readability, and OCR allows for text extraction.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, photos, receipts, Convert to PDF, Batch scanning, Automatic side cut, Image enhancement, Text Recognition (OCR), Multi-sized PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP account | $4.99 | per month |
| VIP for one quarter | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-yearly membership | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| pdf scanner-cam scan app +Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 50-page PDF format conversion | $1.99 | one-time |
| upgrade for worldscan | $2.99 | one-time |
| pdf to ppt | $3.99 | one-time |
| pdf to word | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200-page PDF format conversion | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2GB cloud space | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500-page PDF format conversion | $12.99 | one-time |
| 5GB cloud space | $14.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform paper documents into professional PDFs in seconds. This app offers AI-powered scanning, comprehensive PDF editing tools, and OCR text recognition. Securely manage, convert, and share your files across devices.

**Highlights:** AI-powered automatic border detection, Batch scanning for multi-page documents, Professional filters and file compression, OCR text recognition and conversion, PDF editing: sign, add text, merge/split, Cloud sync and encrypted file storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Reward Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Reward Plan - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for scanning on the go
- 🔍 Excellent image quality and clarity
- 💾 Seamless integration with cloud storage
- 🔧 Useful editing and enhancement features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model limits free features
- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance with recent updates
- 💰 Paid version may be too expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Dropbox and cloud storage integration not working for some users
- Occasional crashes or freezes when scanning multiple pages

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize scan settings and preferences
- Improved integration with productivity apps and workflows
- Option to export scans in higher resolution formats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pdf scanner free?

pdf scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pdf scanner or Tiny Scanner?

Tiny Scanner is rated higher. pdf scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 782 ratings, while Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 from 182K ratings.

### Do pdf scanner or Tiny Scanner have ads?

Both pdf scanner and Tiny Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, pdf scanner or Tiny Scanner?

pdf scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tiny Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, pdf scanner was updated on September 28, 2026 and Tiny Scanner on September 28, 2026.

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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.*