Comparison

PDF Scanner vs uScan

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner

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
Read full description

PDF Scanner - The little app that scans everything support upload for Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive. Download Now. * Scan documents, photos, receipts, or just about anything * Lightning fast and gorgeously designed for both iPhone and iPad * Batch mode combines multiple scans into a single PDF IS THAT A SCANNER IN YOUR POCKET? PDF Scanner turns your iPhone/iPad into a portable scanner. Scans are saved to your phone as images or PDFs. Name and organize your scans into folders, or share them by: - Email - Airprint - Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Box - Wifi directly to your computer PDF Scanner has all the BIG features you need: * Scan in color, grayscale, or black & white * Page edges are detected automagically * 5 levels of contrast for crisp monochrome texts * Set page sizes for PDF (Letter, Legal, A4, and more) * Thumbnail or list view, sort scans by date or title * Quick search by document title * Protect your documents with a passcode * Universal – a single app that works on iPhone and iPad too! GOT QUESTIONS? CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO SOMETHING? Please email us at helper.df@gmail.com, and we’ll help you figure it out.

About

uScan

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Extract text, add electronic signatures, and convert images to editable text for increased productivity. Save and share files as high-quality PDFs or DOCs.

Highlights
  • Scan and edit any document
  • Convert image to editable text (OCR)
  • Add electronic signatures
  • Generate high-quality PDF or DOC files
  • Smart image editor with filters
  • Multi-page scanning
  • Offline mode
Features
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uScan is a fast scanner app that will turn your phone into a portable scanner that fits in your pocket! Go paperless with our fast PDF scanner – keep high-quality documents handy. Become more productive with our powerful free scanner app: 1. SCAN & EDIT ANY DOCUMENT Scan anything you need, including receipts, contracts, paper notes, fax papers and books. Save, and share any document in just a few taps as multipage PDF or JPEG files. A must-have for accountants, realtors, managers, small business owners, lawyers or students. 2. CONVERT IMAGE INTO EDITABLE TEXT Extract text from any scanned page or image, edit it, and save as a new text document. Our highly accurate OCR scanner recognizes all popular languages. 3. SIGN DOCUMENTS IN JUST ONE TAP Add an electronic signature to your contracts, invoices or bills and send them to business partners, colleagues, or clients on the go. 4. GET HIGH-QUALITY PDF or DOC files Our advanced scanning technology removes shadows, corrects perspective and distortion. Scan anything and get a professional looking PDF or DOC file. Keep the entire office in your pocket and increase your productivity at work, use scanner pro features to manage all your paperwork with ease. Additional features: - Smart image editor - Variety of filters B&W, grayscale or color - Easy sharing options - Multi Page scanning - Automatic shutter and border detection for any scannable object - File manager with folders and drag & drop - Built-in storage - Offline mode PRO scanner features: - Unlimited number of scans and folders - Text Recognition (OCR) - Signature Information about auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The amount charged will depend on the selected plan. Privacy Policy: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/privacy.html Terms Of Service: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/tos.html Subscription Terms: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/subscription.html

Screenshots

PDF Scanner4 screens
uScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

PDF Scanner and uScan both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of uScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Scanner's. uScan also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). PDF Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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. PDF Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and uScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PDF Scanner against 4.6 for uScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of PDF Scanner's written reviews are positive against 47% of uScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner ships an update every 3 months, uScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PDF Scanner versus uScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ScanneruScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews47.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings215K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTam NguyenLopofist Limited

Customer experience

PDF Scanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

uScan

All ratings15,140 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews565 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative50.1%

Bugs and requests

PDF Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

uScan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scans not properly aligned or cropped
  • App shuts down when scanning large documents
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • Ability to label/organize scanned documents
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Option to use app without subscription

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Scanner

One-time2
  • iSnapScan Full Features$3.99
  • iSnapScan Pro Version$5.99
10 purchases

uScan

Subscriptions9
  • Unlimited access$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Unlimited access + PDF editor$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access + PDF editor$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is PDF Scanner free?
PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uScan free?
uScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner or uScan?
uScan is rated higher. PDF Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while uScan averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.
Do PDF Scanner or uScan have ads?
uScan shows ads; PDF Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner or uScan?
PDF Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and uScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scanner was updated on November 1, 2026 and uScan on November 4, 2026.

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