# Scanner App vs PDF Scanner ●

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner App at 4.8 against PDF Scanner ●'s 3.9. Scanner App also leads on ratings volume (905 vs 15) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). PDF Scanner ●'s advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner App sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PDF Scanner ● sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner App has 905 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 67% of PDF Scanner ●'s.

Scanner App ships an update every 10 days, PDF Scanner ● weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner App | PDF Scanner ● |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-and-edit-pdf/id590220799/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner/id1492473614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **905** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) | [Alive Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521194813) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-and-edit-pdf/id590220799)

Digitize and manage documents with powerful scanning, OCR, and editing tools. Send faxes, create collages, and share files seamlessly via various cloud services and email. Organize, print, and protect your important papers.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), PDF and JPEG export, In-app document editing, Mobile faxing capabilities, Cloud storage integration, Photo collage creation

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App BRONZE (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Scanner App SILVER (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Scanner App GOLD (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Scanner App BRONZE (Annually) | $28.99 | per year |
| Scanner App SILVER (Annually) | $44.99 | per year |
| Scanner App GOLD (Annually) | $57.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | 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 |
| Fax No. For Six Months | $22.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Scanner App + | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Versatile features
- 🔒 Reliable performance
- 📤 Convenient sharing options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues
- 💰 Paid features could be better explained
- 🔑 Inconsistent login/account management

**Reported bugs**

- Fax functionality not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Advanced editing tools
- Improved multi-page scanning
- Password protection for scanned documents
- Integration with more cloud storage services


### PDF Scanner ●

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner/id1492473614)

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, convert, and manage various documents, including receipts, IDs, and notes, in PDF or JPEG format. Enhance image quality, extract text with OCR, and share or print your scans effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera or photo album, Convert photos to PDF, E-sign and stamp documents, OCR text recognition and extraction, Intelligent image enhancement, Multipage scanning, Password protection for scans

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Scanner Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium PDF Scanner | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium PDF Scanner | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium PDF Scanner | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner App free?

Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Scanner ● free?

PDF Scanner ● is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scanner App or PDF Scanner ●?

Scanner App is rated higher. Scanner App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while PDF Scanner ● averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Scanner App or PDF Scanner ● have ads?

Both Scanner App and PDF Scanner ● show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner App or PDF Scanner ●?

Scanner App ships an update every 10 days, and PDF Scanner ● weekly. Most recently, Scanner App was updated on October 16, 2026 and PDF Scanner ● on October 17, 2026.

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