# FineReader vs Scan to PDF・Document Scanner

FineReader and Scan to PDF・Document Scanner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of FineReader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scan to PDF・Document Scanner's. FineReader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19K vs 131). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FineReader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scan to PDF・Document Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 FineReader against 4.8 for Scan to PDF・Document Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FineReader has 19K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of FineReader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scan to PDF・Document Scanner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FineReader | Scan to PDF・Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finereader-pdf-scanner-and-ocr/id534203582/reviews) | **[4.8 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id6443564304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABBYY USA Software House Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/347345477) | [RIJIPUPS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594002879) |

## What reviewers say

### FineReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finereader-pdf-scanner-and-ocr/id534203582)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful scanner for documents and books. Extract text from images with advanced OCR technology, create editable digital copies, and share them easily. Organize and annotate your scanned files with intelligent features.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and books, Offline and online OCR, Extract text to TXT, Save as PDF and JPEG, Share to cloud storage, Annotate PDFs, Automatic document classification

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARCHIVE Entry Premium monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Scan PDF and documents | $2.99 | per month |
| ARCHIVE Basic Premium monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ARCHIVE-Advanced Premium month | $5.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner + OCR | $5.99 | per month |
| FineScanner Premium monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner | $9.99 | per year |
| Photo Scanning app | $20.99 | per year |
| FineScanner Premium yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| ARCHIVE  No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📁 Efficient file management
- 🔑 Reliable OCR performance
- 💾 Convenient cloud integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud processing
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
- 📄 Limited multi-page document handling

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes when switching between apps
- Unreliable auto-capture feature
- Issues with sending scans via email

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit scanned documents
- Support for multi-page PDF scanning
- Improved edge detection for curved documents
- Offline OCR processing option


### Scan to PDF・Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdfdocument-scanner/id6443564304)

Transform your phone into a powerful PDF scanner and document manager. Easily scan, edit, and organize documents in various formats, with features like OCR and digital signatures. Ideal for professionals and students needing efficient document handling.

**Highlights:** Automatic document border detection, Multi-page scanning, OCR text recognition, Digital signatures and watermarks, PDF, JPG, ZIP export, Offline file storage

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner PRO | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Scanner PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FineReader free?

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

### Is Scan to PDF・Document Scanner free?

Scan to PDF・Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FineReader or Scan to PDF・Document Scanner?

Scan to PDF・Document Scanner is rated higher. FineReader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Scan to PDF・Document Scanner averages 4.8 from 131 ratings.

### Do FineReader or Scan to PDF・Document Scanner have ads?

Scan to PDF・Document Scanner shows ads; FineReader does not.

### Which is updated more often, FineReader or Scan to PDF・Document Scanner?

FineReader ships an update monthly, and Scan to PDF・Document Scanner monthly. Most recently, FineReader was updated on October 1, 2026 and Scan to PDF・Document Scanner on September 28, 2026.

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