# PDF Scanner vs Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner at 36% against PDF Scanner's 0%. Scanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (223K vs 2). PDF Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner has 223K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PDF Scanner's written reviews are positive against 36% of Scanner's.

PDF Scanner ships an update every 3 months, Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scanner | Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannercam-photo-document/id879913296/reviews) | **[4.7 (223K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-id-and-docs/id1291962681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **223K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **36.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 50 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tam Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/691832137) | [Luni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274051421) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannercam-photo-document/id879913296)

This app transforms your mobile device into a portable scanner. Easily capture documents, photos, and receipts, then save them as images or PDFs. Organize and share your scans via email, cloud storage, or directly to your computer.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, photos, receipts, Save as images or PDFs, Organize scans into folders, Share via email, cloud, or Wi-Fi, Automatic page edge detection, Set custom PDF page sizes, Passcode protection for documents

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iSnapScan Full Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| iSnapScan Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |


### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-id-and-docs/id1291962681)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a professional scanner to digitize, sign, and convert any paper document into a searchable, shareable digital file. Features high-precision OCR, e-signature capabilities, and password protection for secure document management.

**Highlights:** High-resolution document scanning, OCR technology for text recognition, Multi-page PDF creation, E-signature functionality, Password protection for PDFs, Export to PDF, JPG, PNG, or Word, Dedicated ID and passport scan mode

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go scanning
- 👍 Great quality scans
- 👍 Useful for organizing records

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Deceptive free trial
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy scanning and exporting
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning process often fails or freezes
- Exported files not received as expected
- Subscription not recognized even after payment

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scans locally without subscription
- Easier subscription cancellation process
- Batch exporting of scanned documents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scanner free?

PDF Scanner 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, PDF Scanner or Scanner?

Scanner is rated higher. PDF Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Scanner averages 4.7 from 223K ratings.

### Do PDF Scanner or Scanner have ads?

Scanner shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.

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

PDF Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and Scanner weekly. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on November 1, 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.*