Comparison

Doc Scanner vs Scan to PDF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Doc Scanner

Easily scan documents, enhance their quality with smart cropping, and optimize them into clear PDFs. Organize your scans into folders, share them as PDF or JPEG, and upload to cloud storage. It also supports QR code scanning and creation.

Highlights
  • Scan documents anytime, anywhere
  • Enhance scan quality with smart cropping
  • Optimize PDFs in various modes (B/W, Color)
  • Organize documents in folders
  • Share PDF/JPEG files
  • Upload to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Scan and create QR codes
Features
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Sometimes in a single day you need your different documents scanned multiple times. In that situation if everything is planned you will definitely not suffer more. But if the need to scan that document arises one by one it will be a disaster for sure. To rescue you from that situation we brings you a portable Doc Scanner. This Doc(Document) scanner lets you scan your documents anytime anywhere. There are some additional features as well in the app which makes your document after scanning more professional and good to look at. Let's take a tour of that attractive features:: * Scan your document. * Enhance the scan quality automatically/Manually. * Enhancement includes smart cropping and many more. * Optimize your PDF into modes like B/W, Lighten, Color and dark. * Turn scans into clear and and sharp PDF. * Arrange your doc in folder and sub folders. * Share PDF/JPEG files. * Print and fax the scanned doc directly from the app. * Upload doc’s to the cloud like Google Drive, Dropbox etc. * Scan QR Code/Bar-code. * Create QR Code. * Share scanned QR Code. * Turns your old documents into a clear and sharp one by removing the noise. * Can create PDF in different sizes from A1 to A-6 and like Postcard, letter ,Note etc. SUBSCRIPTION AND TERMS: You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase to enjoy all App Features without Ads: • Auto-renewable subscription • Weekly, 1 month and 1-year durations • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. * Link to Privacy Policy: https://documentscannerpdfmaker.blogspot.com/2024/11/privacy-policy.html * Link to Terms of use: https://documentscannerpdfmaker.blogspot.com/2024/11/terms-conditions.html * Link to EULA: https://documentscannerpdfmaker.blogspot.com/2024/11/eula.html

About

Scan to PDF

Features
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Auto edge detection and smart filters for clean results. PDF & Image Export Save as PDF or high-quality images. Share via email, cloud, or messaging apps. OCR Text Recognition Extract text from scanned pages in multiple languages. Copy, edit, or translate with ease. Auto Organization Tag and categorize scans for fast search and access. Secure & Private All scans stay on your device. Optional Face ID or passcode lock. Multi-Page & Batch Scanning Easily scan and combine multiple pages into a single PDF. Scan Anything Receipts, whiteboards, notes, IDs, business cards — you name it. Perfect For: • Students & Teachers • Freelancers & Small Business Owners • Travelers & Organizers • Anyone going paperless Subscription Details • Title: Savory All Access • Length: 1 year / 1 month (auto-renews) • Price: $9.99 per year or $0.99 per month • Manage: Subscriptions can be managed in iOS settings By subscribing, you agree : • Privacy Policy URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L4UurpLYVZizX0TzPn9wnvpVcKiy6yrY-QDDzqMnt48/view?usp=sharing • EULA (Terms of Use): Use the Apple standard: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Doc Scanner4 screens
Scan to PDF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scan to PDF at none against Doc Scanner's shown. Doc Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Doc Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Scan to PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doc Scanner ships an update every 4 months, Scan to PDF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Doc Scanner versus Scan to PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoc ScannerScan to PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGautam NaiyaFenuku Kekeli

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Doc Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$17.991 Year
2 purchases

Scan to PDF

Subscriptions2
  • All Access for a month$7.991 Month
  • All Access for a year$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Doc Scanner free?
Doc Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan to PDF free?
Scan to PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Doc Scanner or Scan to PDF have ads?
Doc Scanner shows ads; Scan to PDF does not.
Which is updated more often, Doc Scanner or Scan to PDF?
Doc Scanner ships an update every 4 months, and Scan to PDF every 2 months. Most recently, Doc Scanner was updated on October 27, 2026 and Scan to PDF on October 9, 2026.

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