# Formi vs Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner at 3.8 against Formi's 3.0. Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Formi's advantage is chart position (#208 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Formi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 10 respectively.

Formi ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanner every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Formi | Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formi-edit-and-convert/id6796594288/reviews) | **[3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-docs-cards/id6812835291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#208** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亚峰 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792305428) | [DEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833881740) |

## What reviewers say

### Formi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formi-edit-and-convert/id6796594288)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers fast and secure file format conversion for documents and videos. It supports multiple conversions with a focus on user privacy and convenience, allowing batch processing and local history saving.

**Highlights:** Fast file conversion, Secure and private processing, Supports DOCX, PDF, EPUB, MOV, MP4, Batch processing for multiple files, Local conversion history, Easy upload, convert, download steps

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-docs-cards/id6812835291)

Easily scan any document, ID card, or photo and convert it into a clean PDF. The app automatically detects edges, straightens images, and allows you to sign, edit, and share your documents directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Automatic edge detection and image correction, Special mode for ID cards and small documents, Text recognition for searchable scans, In-app signature and editing tools, Organize scans into folders, Import photos to create PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Pro 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Pro 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Pro 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Formi free?

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

### Is Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Formi or Scanner?

Scanner is rated higher. Formi averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Scanner averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Formi or Scanner have ads?

Both Formi and Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Formi or Scanner?

Formi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanner every 6 days. Most recently, Formi was updated on November 6, 2026 and Scanner on November 6, 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.*