# Faster Scan vs PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Faster Scan at 87% against PDF Scanner's 0%. Faster Scan also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (2K vs 12). PDF Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faster Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PDF Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Faster Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faster Scan has 2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Faster Scan's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Scanner's.

Faster Scan ships an update every 10 days, PDF Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faster Scan | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faster-scan-fast-pdf-scanner/id544373562/reviews)** | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-sign-and-edit-docs/id6462782476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 273 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) | [Progresso Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745343489) |

## What reviewers say

### Faster Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faster-scan-fast-pdf-scanner/id544373562)

Transform your phone into a high-speed scanner for documents, receipts, and more. Features include smart edge detection, advanced image enhancement, OCR for text extraction, and editing capabilities. Organize, share, and even fax documents worldwide.

**Highlights:** High-speed multi-page scanning, Smart edge detection and image enhancement, OCR for text extraction (TXT/DOCX), In-app PDF editing and annotation, Worldwide faxing and receiving, Cloud integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.), Password protection for documents

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Faster Scan+ BRONZE (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Faster Scan+ SILVER (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Faster Scan+ GOLD (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | 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 |
| Upgrade to FasterScan+ | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure document storage
- 💡 Versatile scanning and editing options
- 📤 Easy sharing and exporting of scanned documents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss issues
- 🔒 Difficulty recovering forgotten passwords for encrypted folders
- 💰 Paid features could be better communicated

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted documents not recoverable after app reinstall
- Inconsistent behavior when scanning multiple pages

**Requested features**

- Search function for scanned documents
- Automatic page cropping and straightening
- Cloud backup and sync options
- OCR and text editing capabilities


### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-sign-and-edit-docs/id6462782476)

Transform your device into a portable scanner to digitize documents, photos, and more. Edit, organize, and share your scans with features like OCR and cloud backup. Unlock premium tools with a subscription.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, On-the-go editing tools, Smart document border detection, Multiple export formats (PDF, JPEG, TXT), OCR text extraction, Organize and share documents, Cloud backup integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Scanner (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Scanner (weekly trial) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Scanner (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faster Scan free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Faster Scan or PDF Scanner?

Faster Scan is rated higher. Faster Scan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do Faster Scan or PDF Scanner have ads?

Faster Scan shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Faster Scan or PDF Scanner?

Faster Scan ships an update every 10 days, and PDF Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, Faster Scan was updated on October 29, 2026 and PDF Scanner on October 30, 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.*