# SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App vs Adobe Scan

The clearest difference is monetization model: Adobe Scan at free with in-app purchases against SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App's subscription. Adobe Scan also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 39K) and chart position (#11 vs #187). SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Adobe Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App against 4.9 for Adobe Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Scan has 1.6M ratings behind it against 39K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 82% of Adobe Scan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App | Adobe Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-ace-pdf-scanner-app/id556500145/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id1199564834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39K | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 82.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #187 | **#11** |
| Size | 126 MB | 439 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) |

## What reviewers say

### SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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


### Adobe Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id1199564834)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Business, #42 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful PDF scanner. Easily capture, edit, and organize documents, receipts, and notes into searchable digital files. Enhance scans with features like auto-detection, magic eraser, and OCR to convert images to editable text.

**Highlights:** High-speed bulk scanning, Magic eraser for clean scans, Convert paper to PDF/JPEG, Extract pages from scans, Image-to-text with OCR, Auto-detect borders and sharpen, Organize documents into folders

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Adobe PDF Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan premium - monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Adobe Scan Plus - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Adobe Scan Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go
- 🚀 High-quality scans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Issues with auto-cropping and alignment
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around cloud storage
- 💰 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Problems with multi-page document scanning

**Requested features**

- Add option to save scans locally without cloud sync
- Improve edge detection and auto-cropping accuracy
- Implement multi-language OCR support
- Allow manual control over scan settings and adjustments


## 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 Adobe Scan free?

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

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

Adobe Scan is rated higher. SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Adobe Scan averages 4.9 from 1.6M ratings.

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

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

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

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App ships an update fortnightly, and Adobe Scan fortnightly. Most recently, SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App was updated on November 10, 2026 and Adobe Scan on November 10, 2026.

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

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App currently peaks at #187 in the App Store charts, and Adobe Scan at #11. 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.*