Comparison

Scanument vs Document Scanner · 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

Scanument

Effortlessly scan, enhance, organize, and share documents from your mobile device. Capture documents quickly with auto-detection and improve scan quality with advanced imaging tools. Organize with tags and export in various formats to email, cloud storage, or print.

Highlights
  • Auto-detect paper and perspective correction
  • Advanced document imaging tools for enhancement
  • Organize scans with tags
  • Multiple export options (PDF, JPG)
  • Batch export and sharing
  • Convert JPG to PDF
Features
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Scan, enhance, organize and share almost anything, anytime, anywhere with your iPhone or iPad. Camera’s Auto-mode captures documents quickly and accurately. Enhance scans with a unique set of document imaging tools. Keep documents organized with tags. With seven different export options and multi-select, it’s easy to share, export and manage documents individually or in batch. Just about anything is scannable: ∙ Scan documents while on the go: Business cards, receipts, forms, contracts, blueprints. ∙ Scan a document to take with you: Travel documents, whiteboards, coupons, barcodes, handwritten notes, music scores. ∙ Scan documents for keep sake: Recipes, magazine articles, newsprint, books, save web pages to PDF and convert html to PDF. ∙ Convert JPG to PDF: Skip scanning entirely and convert original image JPG to PDF Camera Auto-Detect ∙ Auto-mode will automatically detect paper, capture the photo and apply perspective correction. ∙ Keep taking photos until all pages are captured. ∙ Turn on Light to eliminate shadows from overhead lighting or for scanning in dim lighting environments. ∙ Use manual mode to manually capture the document or to pause auto paper detection. Advanced Document Scanning Technology ∙ Noise and speckles will be automatically removed during scanning and edges will be anti-aliased. ∙ Scanument creates crisp clear scans with smooth fonts that look great on HD displays as well as print. Export documents as PDF or JPG ∙ Export single documents or multi-select to export multiple documents. ∙ Export to Email, Photo Library, Cloud Drive, Air Drop or Print. ∙ Easily send a document to another app using Open in App. ∙ Export to iTunes then retrieve documents using iTunes. Keep your documents organized with Tags Think of tags as categories or folders. ∙ Tag individual scanned document or select multiple documents and add, remove or replace tags. ∙ Filter by a specific tag or untagged documents. ∙ New scans will be automatically tagged for you when a tag filter is selected. Enhance scanned images with Document Image Tools ∙ Threshold allows you to adjust the level of detail captured. ∙ Lighten or darken document ∙ Sharpen edges or smooth text ∙ Remove background noise and speckles ∙ Strengthen underlying detail. Try this on handwritten notes, notebook scans, whiteboards or drawings. ∙ Invert tool will convert white text on black background to black text on white background for a printable scanned document. Choose from a selection of scan types specifically designed for different types of documents ∙ Switch at anytime between color, gray, black & white or original photo. ∙ Color, Gray and Black & White are great for most document types. ∙ Use Text only Color, Gray and Black & White to capture only text in a document. ∙ Use Bold for enhancing scans of handwritten notes, whiteboards or drawings. ∙ Easily compare the scanned image to the original photo or cropped photo. Import & Paste ∙ Take photos of documents from any camera, then import jpg from Cloud Drive or Photo Library. ∙ Print web page to PDF: Copy web url from another app then Import > Paste. ∙ Copy images or text from another app then Import > Paste. Document Management & Page Management ∙ Copy, merge and split documents. ∙ Re-order pages in a document: press & hold then drag and drop. ∙ Re-scan makes it easy to convert an entire document between scan types or back to the original photo. Correct alignment, skew and perspective Canvas style cropping allows easy adjustment of margins and layout. ∙ Rotate & Crop ∙ Level: Straighten using single finger drag with grid guides for better accuracy. ∙ Magic: Select a region then apply magic for crop and perspective correction. ∙ Photo: Begin with the original photo then apply the necessary corrections. Document Export History ∙ Scanument will keep the export history for each document so you can see when and where documents were shared or exported.

About

Document Scanner · Scan to PDF

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Digitize documents quickly and easily, extract text with OCR, and create professional PDFs. Organize, edit, and securely share your files from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Fast, clear document scanning
  • Smart OCR text extraction
  • Convert to professional PDFs
  • Effortless file editing
  • Cloud sync integration
  • Secure files with passwords/biometrics
  • Easy sharing options
Features
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PDF Scanner: Your Ultimate Document Management Tool Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, portable PDF scanner. Scan, organize, and share documents has never been easier. Perfect for work, school, or travel! Why You’ll Love It: - Fast, Clear Scans: Digitize documents in seconds with crisp, accurate results. - Smart OCR: Extract text from scans for quick editing and searching. - Pro-Grade PDFs: Convert documents into polished PDFs that retain their original format. - Effortless Editing: Crop, rotate, or highlight to make your files perfect. - Cloud Sync: Save and access your files with Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. - Secure Your Files: Protect confidential documents with passwords or Face ID/Touch ID. - Easy Sharing: Send your files via email, messaging apps, or print them wirelessly. Say goodbye to paper clutter! This app is perfect for managing receipts, contracts, notes, and more. Save time, stay organized, and keep everything at your fingertips. Download now and discover how simple managing documents can be! Join millions of users who trust our app for their scanning needs. **Premium subscription** Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal yourself in your iTunes account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. By using this app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://lazy-solutions.com/privacy-policy-scanner/ Terms of use: https://lazy-solutions.com/terms-of-use-scanner/

Screenshots

Scanument4 screens
Document Scanner · Scan to PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scanument at free with in-app purchases against Document Scanner · Scan to PDF's subscription. Scanument also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Document Scanner · Scan to PDF's advantage is ratings volume (578 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Scanument sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Document Scanner · Scan to PDF sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanument holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Document Scanner · Scan to PDF has 578 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Scanument's written reviews are positive against 57% of Document Scanner · Scan to PDF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanument ships an update monthly, Document Scanner · Scan to PDF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scanument versus Document Scanner · Scan to PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanumentDocument Scanner · Scan to PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.8 (578 ratings)
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews — better56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings9578 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSarrada Software IncLazy Solutions OU

Customer experience

Scanument

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.0%

Document Scanner · Scan to PDF

All ratings578 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative41.5%

User reviews

Scanument

From 9 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
  • ✨ Good quality scans
  • 💰 Free to use with no ads
  • 📄 Converts to PDF

Room to improve

  • 📉 Resolution can be lower
  • 💧 Watermarks on free version
  • ⏳ Slow scanning process for some
  • 🎨 Color recognition not always high
  • 💸 Paid features for watermark removal

Document Scanner · Scan to PDF

From 578 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
  • 📄 High-quality document output
  • 🎨 Modern design with smooth animations
  • ⚡ Simple and straightforward operation

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription for basic features
  • 🚫 Export/download blocked without payment
  • ⚠️ Misleading free trial with hidden charges
  • 🔐 Excessive permissions requested
  • 📋 Poor document organization and sorting

Bugs and requests

Scanument

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when saving documents
  • Infinite loading during auto-scan
  • Documents disappear after update
  • iCloud error messages
  • Exporting to Google Drive not possible after update
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  • App crashes when saving documents
  • Documents disappear after update
  • iCloud error messages
  • Exporting to Google Drive not possible after update
  • Auto-scan leads to infinite loading

Requested features

11 requests
  • Improve scan resolution
  • Better color recognition for light colors
  • Option to customize watermarks
  • Add Google Drive export option
  • Restore deleted data
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  • Improve synchronization with iCloud
  • Add Gmail sharing feature
  • Allow reordering of pages
  • Add a magnifying glass for edge adjustment
  • More cloud export options
  • Specific folder selection for cloud sync

Document Scanner · Scan to PDF

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Scans not saved properly
  • Multi-page documents cut off or cropped incorrectly
  • Cannot scan consecutive pages
  • Export functionality fails
  • Photo album access issues
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  • Black and white output only
  • Documents saved in random order
  • Subscription charges before free trial ends
  • Limit notifications not displayed clearly

Requested features

8 requests
  • Screen lock/brightness control during scanning
  • Ability to re-scan individual pages
  • German cloud provider integration
  • iCloud synchronization support
  • Custom folder structure with cloud sync
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  • Color scanning mode option
  • Better document organization system
  • Transparent pricing disclosure upfront

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scanument

One-time2
  • Remove watermark standard price$1.99
  • Remove Watermark$6.99
9 purchases

Document Scanner · Scan to PDF

Subscriptions7
  • PDF Scanner Premium: weekly$2.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Premium: monthly$3.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Premium: monthly$6.991 Month
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  • PDF Scanner Premium: yearly$17.991 Year
  • PDF Scanner Premium: yearly$19.991 Year
  • PDF Scanner Premium: yearly$24.991 Year
  • PDF Scanner Premium: yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • PDF Scanner Premium$49.99
  • Gift premium for ScanIO$49.99

Questions

Is Scanument free?
Scanument is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Scanner · Scan to PDF free?
Document Scanner · Scan to PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanument or Document Scanner · Scan to PDF?
Scanument is rated higher. Scanument averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Document Scanner · Scan to PDF averages 4.8 from 578 ratings.
Do Scanument or Document Scanner · Scan to PDF have ads?
Neither Scanument nor Document Scanner · Scan to PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanument or Document Scanner · Scan to PDF?
Scanument ships an update monthly, and Document Scanner · Scan to PDF every 2 months. Most recently, Scanument was updated on September 27, 2026 and Document Scanner · Scan to PDF on September 26, 2026.

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