# Scanner App Pro vs Adobe Scan

The clearest difference is price: Adobe Scan at Free against Scanner App Pro's $39.99. Adobe Scan also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 265) and chart position (#11 vs #165). Scanner App Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Adobe Scan is free to download; Scanner App Pro costs $39.99 up front. Scanner App Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Scanner App Pro 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 265, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Scanner App Pro's written reviews are positive against 82% of Adobe Scan's.

Scanner App Pro ships an update every 10 days, Adobe Scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner App Pro | Adobe Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-pro-scan-edit-pdf/id585529704/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-scan-pdf-and-doc-scanner/id1199564834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 265 | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 82.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #165 | **#11** |
| Size | 267 MB | 439 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner App Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-pro-scan-edit-pdf/id585529704)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Digitize and manage documents with powerful scanning, OCR, and editing tools. Easily convert paper to digital formats, fill forms, add signatures, and share via various methods including fax. Organize, print, and secure your files effortlessly.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), PDF and JPEG export, Form filling and digital signatures, Wireless faxing, Cloud storage integration, Photo collage and multi-page printing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App SILVER (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Scanner App GOLD (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fax Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Backup and Restore | $2.99 | 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 |


### Adobe Scan

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Business, #40 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 Scanner App Pro free?

Scanner App Pro costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Adobe Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner App Pro or Adobe Scan?

Adobe Scan is rated higher. Scanner App Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while Adobe Scan averages 4.9 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do Scanner App Pro or Adobe Scan have ads?

Adobe Scan shows ads; Scanner App Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner App Pro or Adobe Scan?

Scanner App Pro ships an update every 10 days, and Adobe Scan fortnightly. Most recently, Scanner App Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Adobe Scan on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scanner App Pro or Adobe Scan?

Scanner App Pro currently peaks at #165 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.*