Comparison

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App vs Tiny Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App

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
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Turn a simple scan into perfect results - SCAN ACE Every file and image is consistently captured with clear, high-quality results. Trusted by millions of users worldwide for over a decade. SCAN ACE PROVIDES ALL THE TOOLS FOR DOCUMENTS: FULL FEATURE SCANNER - Automatically detects document edges with no manual angle adjustment required; - Supports Document, ID Card, Passport scan modes, and image to PDF conversion for different needs; - Provides the option to select page size when exporting documents; - Supports JPG, PDF, and image to PDF file formats for sharing ALL IN ONE PDF DOCUMENT EDITOR - Recognizes text in over 20 languages with AI OCR and supports content copying; - Professional filters including Color, Black & White, Photo, Grayscale; - Draw or scan a signature directly into documents; - Highlight important information with a marker. - Add a watermark to documents for protection or labeling. MANAGE & SHARE PDF - Add a password to PDF documents to keep them secure; - Send documents by fax or email, save to files, or upload to Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and Dropbox; - Adjust PDF pages to reorder, delete, or rotate them; - Convert files to PDF or search PDF documents by keywords to quickly find what you need SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Weekly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. SCAN ACE is regularly updated with new features and improvements. If you encounter any issues, please contact us before leaving a review. We are always ready to help and guide you through using the app. If you have a problem or suggestion, please email support@neopixel.biz. You will receive a timely response and solution. Terms of Service: https://neopixel.ai/SCAN-ACE/terms Privacy Policy: https://neopixel.ai/SCAN-ACE/privacy

About

Tiny Scanner

Transform paper documents into professional PDFs in seconds. This app offers AI-powered scanning, comprehensive PDF editing tools, and OCR text recognition. Securely manage, convert, and share your files across devices.

Highlights
  • AI-powered automatic border detection
  • Batch scanning for multi-page documents
  • Professional filters and file compression
  • OCR text recognition and conversion
  • PDF editing: sign, add text, merge/split
  • Cloud sync and encrypted file storage
Features
Currently charting
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Trusted by millions worldwide for more than 10 years. Simple, fast and professional. From seniors to students, from IDs to notes, anyone can get a perfect scan in seconds. Scan documents, convert to PDF, and use a full set of editing tools to meet all your needs right at your fingertips. With Tiny Scanner, you will get: SMOOTH SCANNING WORKFLOW - AI powered border detection for automatic scanning; - Batch scan for efficient multi page document scanning; - Professional filters to suit all your document scanning needs; - Supports compressing file size and sharing scanned documents in multiple ways. MULTIPLE SCANNING MODES - Securely scan passports, IDs, and driver’s licenses; - Automatically recognize QR code content & open links; - Measure object length and automatically calculate area; - Automatically recognize identical objects and count the total; - Recognize math problems and get results instantly. COMPLETE PDF EDITING TOOLS - Sign documents with support for scanned signatures or direct signing; - Add text, images, or shapes to scanned documents; - Add dates, footers, and page numbers to PDF files; - Protect documents by adding watermarks and markup to secure important content; - Merge multiple files into a single PDF or split a PDF into separate files. AI POWERED FILE TOOLS - OCR text recognition to extract, copy, and share text content; - Convert PDFs into Word, JPG, and Excel with just a few taps; - Tiny Scanner AI now supports uploading files for summaries, content polishing, key entity extraction, and more; - Cloud sync with free storage and seamless access across all your devices. ENSURE FILE SECURITY AT ALL TIMES - Encrypt shared PDF files to protect document security; - Supports app encryption to protect private information; - Encrypt folders to securely store important files only on your device. Tiny Scanner helps you transform paper documents into professional PDF files within seconds. Edit PDF text, sign with ease, and manage your files with rich PDF tools that cover everything from conversion to secure sharing. WHY Tiny Scanner? - Speed: Decades of refining ensure the smoothest and fastest scanning experience; - Convenience: Quickly access the functions you need through the "Actions" page; - Accessibility: Cloud storage allows you to access your scanned documents anytime, anywhere; - Reliability: With a decade of trust from millions of small businesses and individuals, Tiny Scanner stands as a reliable scanning solution; - Free your space: Scan important documents into your phone to free up space in your backpack, eliminating the need for piles of paper documents. Subscription Details • Weekly and annual subscriptions are available; • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase; • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period; • Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.tinyscanner.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tinyscanner.app/privacy Tiny Scanner is constantly updated with new features. Please write to us before leaving negative reviews, as we can often help with your problem or help you better use the app. If you have any problem or suggestion, please send mail to support@tinyscanner.app, you will get the response and solution in a short time. The content of the screenshots, preview videos, and audio are provided by the following platforms: - Shutterstock: Used with permission from Shutterstock.com (where applicable) - Epidemic Sound: Tik Tok Tok by PØW / provided by Epidemic Sound - Freepik: Designed by Freepik - iStock: Standard license obtained from iStock

Screenshots

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App4 screens
Tiny Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tiny Scanner at free with in-app purchases against SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App's subscription. Tiny Scanner also leads on chart position (#19 vs #161) and ratings volume (182K vs 39K). SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tiny Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App against 4.8 for Tiny Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 182K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 91% of Tiny Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App ships an update fortnightly, Tiny Scanner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App versus Tiny Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCAN ACE · PDF Scanner AppTiny Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (39K ratings)4.8 (182K ratings)
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews90.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39K182K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#161#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.TinyWork Apps

Customer experience

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App

All ratings39,124 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews1,995 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.7%

Tiny Scanner

All ratings181,864 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews4,542 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative7.5%

User reviews

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App

From 39K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Tiny Scanner

From 182K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for scanning on the go
  • 🔍 Excellent image quality and clarity
  • 💾 Seamless integration with cloud storage
  • 🔧 Useful editing and enhancement features

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model limits free features
  • 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
  • 🔄 Inconsistent performance with recent updates
  • 💰 Paid version may be too expensive for some users

Bugs and requests

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Tiny Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Dropbox and cloud storage integration not working for some users
  • Occasional crashes or freezes when scanning multiple pages

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize scan settings and preferences
  • Improved integration with productivity apps and workflows
  • Option to export scans in higher resolution formats

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App

Subscriptions10
  • Premium Plan - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - Weekly$4.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Premium Plan - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Plan - Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Plan - Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Plan - Yearly$49.991 Year
13 purchases

Tiny Scanner

Subscriptions11
  • Premium Reward Plan - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Monthly$4.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Premium Plan - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Reward Plan - Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Plan - Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Plan - Yearly1 Year trial3 variants$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus$4.99
  • Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus$7.99

Questions

Is SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App free?
SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Scanner free?
Tiny Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App or Tiny Scanner?
SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App and Tiny Scanner are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 39K and 182K ratings respectively.
Do SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App or Tiny Scanner have ads?
Tiny Scanner shows ads; SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App does not.
Which is updated more often, SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App or Tiny Scanner?
SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App ships an update fortnightly, and Tiny Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tiny Scanner on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App or Tiny Scanner?
SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Tiny Scanner at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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