# Scanument vs Document Scanner · Scan to PDF

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 (581 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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 581 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.

Scanument ships an update monthly, Document Scanner · Scan to PDF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanument | Document Scanner · Scan to PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanument-document-scanner-scan-documents-to-pdf/id884562485/reviews)** | [4.8 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-to-pdf/id1510323192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **581** |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarrada Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/814563625) | [Lazy Solutions OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780376754) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanument

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanument-document-scanner-scan-documents-to-pdf/id884562485)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove watermark standard price | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Improve scan resolution
- Better color recognition for light colors
- Option to customize watermarks
- Add Google Drive export option
- Restore deleted data


### Document Scanner · Scan to PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scan-to-pdf/id1510323192)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Scanner Premium: weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner Premium: monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner Premium: monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner Premium: yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner Premium: yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner Premium: yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner Premium: yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gift premium for ScanIO | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saved properly
- Multi-page documents cut off or cropped incorrectly
- Cannot scan consecutive pages
- Export functionality fails
- Photo album access issues

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 581 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 October 18, 2026 and Document Scanner · Scan to PDF on October 23, 2026.

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