# Scan vs Document Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan at none against Document Reader's 3. Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Document Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan | Document Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-reader-pdf-scanner/id6754533041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marco Manenti](https://appshunter.io/developer/909309280) | [Berngeins Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815484715) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-pdf/id6742666646)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Document Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-reader-pdf-scanner/id6754533041)

Scan, convert, and edit documents into high-quality PDFs. This app offers features like ID scanning, math problem solving, and AR measurement. Securely share or store your digitized files, with offline functionality and premium ad-free options.

**Highlights:** Unlimited Scan to PDF, ID / Passport Scan, Math Camera solver, AR Measure tool, Image to PDF conversion, Offline and private scanning, Document editing and annotation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Scanner Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan free?

Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Document Reader free?

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

### Do Scan or Document Reader have ads?

Document Reader shows ads; Scan does not.

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