# SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App vs Tiny Scanner

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 #176) 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SCAN ACE · PDF Scanner App | Tiny Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-ace-pdf-scanner-app/id556500145/reviews) | [4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39K | **182K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #176 | **#19** |
| Size | 126 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) |

## 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


### Tiny Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Reward Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Reward Plan - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## 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 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 #176 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*