Comparison

FineReader Pro vs Bob HR

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

Head to head
About

FineReader Pro

Transform your mobile device into a powerful scanner. Capture documents, books, and photos, then convert them into editable text or high-quality PDFs. Share, annotate, and organize your scanned files with advanced AI features.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and photos to PDF/JPEG
  • Offline and online OCR for text extraction
  • Support for 183 languages
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Live text recognition
  • Automatic document classification
  • Annotate and secure PDFs
Features
Currently charting
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ABBYY FineReader PDF Pro - the first smart AI-powered scanner that turns your mobile device into an all-purpose tool to quickly capture docs and books, create electronic copies in PDF and JPEG, and extract texts from scans for further editing and sharing. FineReader PDF Pro - the top mobile scanner for iPhone or iPad from ABBYY, a Digital Intelligence company. *** Ranked #1 Business application in 98 countries *** *** Winner of SUPERSTAR Award in the "Document Capture" category in the Mobile Star Awards *** Use FineReader PDF Pro to scan paper documents, books, agreements, receipts, magazine articles, notes, recipes, charts, tables, slides, whiteboards, or even billboards on the street and get perfect digital copies. KEY FEATURES • PDF & JPEG. Scan any text and save scans to JPEG images or cross-platform PDF documents. • OFFLINE OCR. Quickly extract text from scans into TXT format on your device without an internet connection. • ONLINE OCR. Recognize text (OCR) on scans in 183 languages (including Latin, Cyrillic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean alphabets) and choose from among 4 output formats. • SHARE & EXPORT. Send results by email, to FineReader PDF for Windows, save in cloud storages - iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Yandex.Disk, Evernote, OneDrive for Business, and more. • LIVE TEXT. Make phone calls, send emails, follow the links, and more from scanned docs. • ABBYY NEURAL NETWORK. The smart gallery will automatically classify documents into 7 types: A4, books, business cards, handwritten, IDs, other docs, and receipts. • SEARCH TEXT ON PHOTOS. Type the text from a photo into a Search field in the gallery. FineReader PDF Pro will find photos that have this text. • AR RULER. Define doc size in AR. It will be useful for non-standard documents and further printing them out in proper proportions. • SIRI SHORTCUTS. Open scans with Siri and set the flow of actions with scans using Shortcuts app. • ANNOTATE SCANS. Discover a set of easy-to-use tools to modify your PDFs: add your signature or a text box, use a highlighter, write with a pen, or conceal content with the redaction tool. • 3D TOUCH & SPOTLIGHT SEARCH SUPPORT. • PASSWORD ON PDF. Add a password for the image-only PDF files while exporting and sending via email. • MULTIPAGE DOCS. Create, edit, and enhance separate images or large multi-page documents without any additional selection on the viewfinder. • AUTO-CAPTURE AND FILTERS. Excellent visual quality with auto-capture of page boundaries and advanced image filters, which process scans in color, greyscale, or black-and-white versions. • BUILT-IN FILE STORAGE. Save scans inside the app with tags and search capabilities. • Transfer docs to your Mac or PC using Home Sharing. • AIRPRINT. Print out scans directly from your iPhone or iPad. Read us: abbyy.com/blog/mobile Facebook.com/ABBYYsoft Twitter @ABBYY_Software YouTube.com/ABBYYvideos Do you like FineReader PDF Pro? Please leave a review!

About

Bob HR

Access HR functions from your mobile device. View company updates, manage time off, submit timesheets, and connect with colleagues. Stay informed and productive on the go.

Highlights
  • View company homepage
  • Post and react to company updates
  • Clock in/out and manage timesheets
  • Request and manage time off
  • Sign documents
  • Search employee directory
  • Manage tasks and performance reviews
Features
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Bob's mobile app provides a seamless HR experience on the go. With Bob’s app, you can: • View your company’s homepage • Post and react to Shoutouts, Kudos and polls • See new joiners, birthdays and work anniversaries • Clock in and out manually or quick fix • Submit your timesheet • Request and manage time off • Submit a time off request, see if it’s approved or declined • Review or sign a document • Manage your timesheet • See which coworkers are available or on leave • Search the employee directory and org chart • Connect with your colleagues • Update personal information in your profile • Access important company links • Manage and complete tasks • Review and complete performance reviews • Explore your company's open positions: Apply or refer a friend

Screenshots

FineReader Pro4 screens
Bob HR4 screens

Verdict

The call

FineReader Pro and Bob HR both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of FineReader Pro's written reviews are positive against 30% of Bob HR's. FineReader Pro also leads on chart position (#169 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Bob HR's advantage is price (Free vs $59.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Bob HR is free to download; FineReader Pro costs $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FineReader Pro against 4.7 for Bob HR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of FineReader Pro's written reviews are positive against 30% of Bob HR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FineReader Pro ships an update monthly, Bob HR every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
FineReader Pro versus Bob HR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFineReader ProBob HR
Price$59.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K1.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#169 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABBYY USA Software House IncHi Bob Ltd

Customer experience

FineReader Pro

All ratings1,251 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews686 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.9%

Bob HR

All ratings1,420 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral14.9%
Negative54.7%

User reviews

FineReader Pro

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Best scanning and OCR app
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 💯 Accurate OCR and text recognition
  • 🔒 Secure cloud integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 📦 Limited file management features
  • 🔍 Inconsistent edge detection and cropping
  • 🔄 Slow server-based processing
  • 💰 Expensive for the features provided

Bob HR

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 🚀 Convenient for managing work tasks
  • 💡 Helpful for team coordination and communication

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 📱 Limited functionality compared to web version
  • 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
  • 🔒 Login and password issues

Bugs and requests

FineReader Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Issues with multi-page document handling
  • Unreliable cloud sync and file saving
  • Poor performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually adjust cropping and page borders
  • Bulk file management and organization options
  • Offline OCR processing without cloud dependency
  • Support for more page sizes and document types

Bob HR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to submit leave requests
  • Payslips not accessible through the app
  • Crashes when trying to access certain features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view team's time off and schedules
  • Improved calendar and holiday management
  • Integration with other work tools and platforms
  • Customizable notification settings

In-app purchases

None

FineReader Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Bob HR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FineReader Pro free?
FineReader Pro costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bob HR free?
Bob HR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FineReader Pro or Bob HR?
FineReader Pro and Bob HR are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 1.4K ratings respectively.
Do FineReader Pro or Bob HR have ads?
Neither FineReader Pro nor Bob HR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FineReader Pro or Bob HR?
FineReader Pro ships an update monthly, and Bob HR every 4 days. Most recently, FineReader Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bob HR on September 24, 2026.

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