# DocScan vs Scan Pro PDF

The clearest difference is update cadence: DocScan at every 3 weeks against Scan Pro PDF's every 3 months. DocScan also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 130) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DocScan sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Scan Pro PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DocScan against 4.7 for Scan Pro PDF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DocScan has 1.7K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of DocScan's written reviews are positive against 50% of Scan Pro PDF's.

DocScan ships an update every 3 weeks, Scan Pro PDF every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DocScan | Scan Pro PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docscan-pdf-document-scanner/id6463742895/reviews) | [4.7 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-pro-pdf-document-scanner/id6478694843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tightrope Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293376646) | [AILAB FOR CLOUD SERVICE & DATACENTERS PROVIDERS CO. L.L.C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729327201) |

## What reviewers say

### DocScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docscan-pdf-document-scanner/id6463742895)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a powerful PDF scanner and QR code reader. Digitize documents, extract text, sign, edit, and organize files with AI-enhanced precision. Ideal for professionals, students, and personal organization.

**Highlights:** Digitize documents into PDF/JPG, Multi-page document scanning, Digital signature creation and application, Document editing and markup tools, OCR text extraction, QR code scanning, AI-enhanced scanning and border detection

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellence
- 🙌 Helpful
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💜 Appreciated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive
- 🔒 Forced subscription
- 🚫 Didn't want
- ⚠️ Billing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription cancellation issues
- Redirected to wrong app

**Requested features**

- Make it free


### Scan Pro PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-pro-pdf-document-scanner/id6478694843)

Digitize physical documents into high-quality PDFs with this powerful scanner app. Extract and edit text from scans using advanced OCR technology, and translate it. Manage your paperwork efficiently with this free, feature-rich mobile solution.

**Highlights:** Document to PDF scanning, Live Text OCR for text extraction, Editable and searchable PDFs, Text translation, High-quality scan images, Multipage document support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Weekly) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DocScan free?

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

### Is Scan Pro PDF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DocScan or Scan Pro PDF?

DocScan and Scan Pro PDF are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.7K and 130 ratings respectively.

### Do DocScan or Scan Pro PDF have ads?

Both DocScan and Scan Pro PDF show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DocScan or Scan Pro PDF?

DocScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scan Pro PDF every 3 months. Most recently, DocScan was updated on October 2, 2026 and Scan Pro PDF on October 2, 2026.

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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.*