# PDF Scanner Pro * vs Document Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Document Scanner at 5.0 against PDF Scanner Pro *'s 4.4. Document Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown). PDF Scanner Pro *'s advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner Pro * sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Document Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner Pro * has 107 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PDF Scanner Pro * ships an update every 5 days, Document Scanner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner Pro * | Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-pro/id6730119981/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scaniva/id6753073805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [PayPro Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807519533) | [Essex Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842346367) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner Pro *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-pro/id6730119981)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and codes with high clarity. Organize, search, and share your scanned files effortlessly. Extract text from images for easy copying and sharing.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, Batch scanning for multiple pages, Smart edge detection for perfect cropping, Organize and search scanned files, OCR text extraction, Unlimited sharing and exporting (subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


### Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scaniva/id6753073805)

This app allows you to scan documents, business cards, and receipts into PDF or JPG formats. It offers OCR text recognition in multiple languages and advanced PDF tools, with a focus on privacy and a one-time purchase model.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, business cards, receipts, and QR codes, OCR text recognition in 15 languages, Export to PDF, JPG, and TXT, PDF compression and merging, Batch processing, Offline mode, One-time purchase, no subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scaniva — Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner Pro * free?

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

### Is Document Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner Pro * or Document Scanner?

Document Scanner is rated higher. PDF Scanner Pro * averages 4.4 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Document Scanner averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner Pro * or Document Scanner have ads?

PDF Scanner Pro * shows ads; Document Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner Pro * or Document Scanner?

PDF Scanner Pro * ships an update every 5 days, and Document Scanner every 6 days. Most recently, PDF Scanner Pro * was updated on October 3, 2026 and Document Scanner on October 1, 2026.

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