# SmartScan Pro vs Scanner App

The clearest difference is ads: SmartScan Pro at none against Scanner App's shown. Scanner App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartScan Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Scanner App sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 905 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SmartScan Pro's written reviews are positive against 88% of Scanner App's.

SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartScan Pro | Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscan-pro-pdf-scanner/id533516060/reviews) | **[4.8 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-and-edit-pdf/id590220799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 905 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMAXIM APPS, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/488569471) | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartScan Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscan-pro-pdf-scanner/id533516060)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Quickly capture multipage documents in high-quality PDF or JPEG, with automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and shadow elimination. Organize, rename, and share your scans with ease.

**Highlights:** Automatic document edge detection, Perspective correction, SuperScan mode for low-light, Document organization and search, Email scans as PDF/JPEG, Cloud backup to iCloud Drive, Touch ID & passcode lock

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartScan Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SmartScan Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Helpful for expense tracking
- 🚀 Quick and convenient
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Limited free features, requires paid upgrade
- 🔒 Lack of security/privacy features
- 🎨 Poor image quality and editing options
- 🗑️ No delete/remove function

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to scan
- Camera not working after updates
- Scans not saving properly
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete/remove scanned documents
- Improve image quality and editing tools
- Provide more free features without requiring upgrade
- Implement security and privacy features
- Add support for multi-page scanning and PDFs


### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-and-edit-pdf/id590220799)

Digitize and manage documents with powerful scanning, OCR, and editing tools. Send faxes, create collages, and share files seamlessly via various cloud services and email. Organize, print, and protect your important papers.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), PDF and JPEG export, In-app document editing, Mobile faxing capabilities, Cloud storage integration, Photo collage creation

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App BRONZE (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Scanner App SILVER (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Scanner App GOLD (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Scanner App BRONZE (Annually) | $28.99 | per year |
| Scanner App SILVER (Annually) | $44.99 | per year |
| Scanner App GOLD (Annually) | $57.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Backup and Restore | $2.99 | 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 |
| Fax No. For Six Months | $22.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Scanner App + | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Versatile features
- 🔒 Reliable performance
- 📤 Convenient sharing options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues
- 💰 Paid features could be better explained
- 🔑 Inconsistent login/account management

**Reported bugs**

- Fax functionality not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Advanced editing tools
- Improved multi-page scanning
- Password protection for scanned documents
- Integration with more cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartScan Pro free?

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

### Is Scanner App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartScan Pro or Scanner App?

Scanner App is rated higher. SmartScan Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Scanner App averages 4.8 from 905 ratings.

### Do SmartScan Pro or Scanner App have ads?

Scanner App shows ads; SmartScan Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartScan Pro or Scanner App?

SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Scanner App every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartScan Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and Scanner App on September 22, 2026.

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