# PDF Scanner Pro * vs ScanLens

The clearest difference is rating: ScanLens at 5.0 against PDF Scanner Pro *'s 4.4. ScanLens also leads on ads (none vs shown). PDF Scanner Pro *'s advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 ScanLens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanLens 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 108 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Scanner Pro * ships an update every 5 days, ScanLens every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner Pro * | ScanLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-pro/id6730119981/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanlens-pdf-document-scanner/id6756875763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [PayPro Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807519533) | [BitForge Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815121251) |

## 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 |


### ScanLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanlens-pdf-document-scanner/id6756875763)

This app functions as a mobile document scanner and PDF editor. It allows users to scan physical documents, convert images into PDFs, add digital signatures and stamps, and perform various PDF editing tasks. Features include OCR for text extraction, file compression, and secure password protection.

**Highlights:** Document scanning with edge detection, Convert photos to PDF, Digital signatures and custom stamps, PDF annotation and editing tools, Text recognition (OCR), PDF compression and password protection, QR code scanning

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner Pro * free?

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

### Is ScanLens free?

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

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

ScanLens is rated higher. PDF Scanner Pro * averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while ScanLens averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

PDF Scanner Pro * shows ads; ScanLens does not.

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

PDF Scanner Pro * ships an update every 5 days, and ScanLens every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner Pro * was updated on November 8, 2026 and ScanLens on October 30, 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.*