# SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App vs Scan Hero

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scan Hero at free with in-app purchases against SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App's subscription. Scan Hero also leads on ratings volume (242K vs 39K) and chart position (#34 vs #176). SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 66%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scan Hero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Hero has 242K ratings behind it against 39K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 66% of Scan Hero's.

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App ships an update fortnightly, Scan Hero every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App | Scan Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-ace-pdf-scanner-app/id556500145/reviews)** | [4.7 (242K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39K | **242K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #176 | **#34** |
| Size | 126 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-ace-pdf-scanner-app/id556500145)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform any document or image into a high-quality digital file. This app offers automatic edge detection, multiple scan modes, and advanced editing tools like OCR, filters, and watermarking. Securely manage, share, and convert your files with ease.

**Highlights:** Automatic document edge detection, Document, ID, and Passport scan modes, AI OCR for text recognition and copying, Professional editing filters, Add signatures and watermarks, Password protection for PDFs, Cloud storage integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go scanning
- 📁 Effective for organizing and storing documents
- 🔍 Produces high-quality scans
- ⚙️ Useful features like color/grayscale options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with recent updates (e.g., lost folder organization, decreased functionality)
- 🔍 Quality concerns with some scans
- 🔒 Unreliable cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive)
- 💰 Frustration with subscription model after previous one-time purchase
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during use
- Issues with batch scanning and document processing
- Problems with exporting or sharing scanned documents

**Requested features**

- Restore folder organization and management
- Improve cloud storage integration and sync
- Add more customization options for file naming and organization
- Enhance multi-page scanning and editing capabilities


### Scan Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Scan documents, photos, and text on the go and manage your paperwork digitally. Edit, sign, and share your scans as PDFs or images. Offers OCR, HD quality, and secure file protection.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF or image, Multiple camera modes for specific documents, Edit scans: re-crop, perspective, filters, Organize and reorder pages, OCR text extraction, Digital signatures, Secure files with Face ID/passcode

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium! | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Scanner App + OCR | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner for Me - Plus | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Document & Text Scanner + OCR | $16.00 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro! | $16.00 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $22.00 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro! | $89.99 | per year |
| Scanner for Me Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient scanning
- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Helpful for business/school
- 👍 Great for on-the-go scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Automatic subscription charges
- 🐛 Buggy/glitchy app

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not properly cropped
- Inability to rearrange scanned pages
- Crashes when editing/cropping documents

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate scanned documents
- Option to save scans to cloud storage
- Improved OCR text recognition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App free?

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scan Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App or Scan Hero?

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App is rated higher. SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Scan Hero averages 4.7 from 242K ratings.

### Do SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App or Scan Hero have ads?

Scan Hero shows ads; SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App does not.

### Which is updated more often, SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App or Scan Hero?

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App ships an update fortnightly, and Scan Hero every 10 days. Most recently, SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Scan Hero on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App or Scan Hero?

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App currently peaks at #176 in the App Store charts, and Scan Hero at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*