SmartScan Pro vs SmartScan PDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartScan Pro
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.
- 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
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Your iPhone becomes a fully-featured, powerful document scanner with SmartScan. You can quickly and easily scan your multipage documents in high quality PDF or JPEG files on your iPhone or iPad. You can then rename and organize them, and send them anywhere. SmartScan uses complex and efficient algorithms to accurately detect document edges, correct their perspective, eliminate shadows, and perfectly contrast text, black on white. You can also choose between color and black-and-white photo modes. Our user interface is powerful and easy to use. With this app you can easily adjust the brightness, color, and rotation of your device. SmartScan offers SuperScan, a scanning mode that captures sharper images, especially in low-light conditions. Acquiring multiple takes of the same scan, SuperScan guarantees the best result. SmartScan also has an "Email to myself" feature that works with a single tap. SMARTSCAN FEATURES: • Automatic document edge detection and shooting. Perspective correction • SuperScan mode for sharpest scans • Document naming, storage in folders and smart search • “Email to myself” feature for quick routine emails • Add and reorder pages at any time • Arrange multiple receipts or business cards on a PDF page for printing, etc. • Email or message documents as PDF, JPEG, or PNG, or save to Photos • Touch ID & passcode lock • Upload, auto-upload and backup to iCloud Drive • Open PDFs or JPEGs in other apps like Dropbox or Google Drive to send to clouds • Copy & paste scans to other scans or Clipboard, and merge • AirDrop function • Printing via AirPrint or printing apps • Compact attachments with adjustable size • Ultra-fast processing Scanning tips • Make sure the document is laying flat in a bright location • For optimal edge detection results, make sure to have a contrasting outline or margin around your document while snapping the photo • When shooting in low light conditions, use flash to illuminate the scene. However, be careful not to produce too much glare from shiny documents or surfaces. SmartScan is on a road of constant improvement, and we value your input and feedback. If you have any questions or problems with the SmartScan app, please email us at support@amaximapps.com. We would be happy to help you out. Our Privacy policy: https://www.amaximapps.com/ssepp.htm License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SmartScan PDF
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PDF Scanner & Creator App Turn your photos, documents, and ideas into professional PDFs in seconds. Our all-in-one PDF Scanner lets you scan documents with the camera, import files and images, recognize text (OCR), edit pages, and share them instantly — all offline and securely. Free Usage You can create, edit, and export your first document completely for free — with no time limits or feature restrictions. If you need to scan, import, or manage more than one document, a subscription is required to unlock unlimited scans, OCR text recognition, and all premium tools. Main Features • Scan with camera – automatic edge detection and lighting correction • Import PDFs, images, and text files • OCR Text Recognition – extract and edit text from images (Pro) • Built-in text editor for creating and formatting pages • Edit PDFs – add text, drawings, highlights, and signatures • Merge & Split PDFs • Digital Signatures • Smart Auto-Save • Instant export via email, messenger, or cloud drive • Works fully offline Whether you’re scanning contracts, receipts, study notes, or handwritten pages, this app helps you create clear, professional documents with just a few taps. Perfect for freelancers, students, teachers, and professionals who need a simple, secure, and powerful PDF tool. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://northalliance.kz/scannerapp/policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartScan Pro at 12.0 against SmartScan PDF's 16. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. SmartScan Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SmartScan PDF sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SmartScan Pro | SmartScan PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | AMAXIM APPS, INC | NORTHALLIANCE |
Bugs and requests
SmartScan Pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to scan
- Camera not working after updates
- Scans not saving properly
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
5 requests- 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
SmartScan PDF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartScan Pro
- SmartScan Premium$1.991 Month
- SmartScan Premium$4.99
SmartScan PDF
- Unlimited PDF Scans3 Days trial$9.997 Days









