Best Scan To PDF Text Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good scan to pdf text apps. We benchmark 245+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Scan To PDF Text Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TurboScan™ Pro: PDF scannerTurboScan™ Pro: PDF scanner$9.994.9★ (295K)NoNoAug 2026
2Genius Scan - PDF ScanGenius Scan - PDF ScanFree3.0★ (2)YesYesAug 2026
3Scan to PDF: Converter ScannerScan to PDF: Converter ScannerFree4.7★ (24K)NoYesAug 2026
4Scan To PDF || Image || TextScan To PDF || Image || TextFreeYesYesMay 2026
5Scanner PDF: Scan & EditScanner PDF: Scan & EditFreeNoYesJul 2026
6PDF Reader: Edit & OCR ScanPDF Reader: Edit & OCR ScanFree3.0★ (3)YesYesAug 2026
7Scanner App-PDF Documents ScanScanner App-PDF Documents ScanFree3.5★ (6)YesYesAug 2026
8AI Scanner : Image to TextAI Scanner : Image to TextFree4.6★ (9.2K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Scan To PDF Text

TurboScan™ Pro: PDF scanner#1

TurboScan™ Pro: PDF scanner by Piksoft Inc.

Scan documents & receipts
Editor's Choice
💼 Business
4.9😊(295K ratings)
$9.99
#4in Business
TurboScan™ Pro: PDF scanner screenshot 1
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Quickly capture, organize, and share multipage documents, receipts, and more as high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Advanced algorithms ensure accurate edge detection, perspective correction, and optimal contrast for clear scans.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Versatile scanning capabilities
  • 🔒 Secure document handling

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with auto-framing and cropping
  • 🔒 Lack of password protection for scanned documents
  • 🔋 Concerns about performance on older devices
Genius Scan - PDF Scan#2

Genius Scan - PDF Scan by DIVYESH BHANDERI

PDF Scanner & OCR
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.0(2 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your device into a powerful PDF scanner and document manager. Capture, create, edit, convert, organize, and protect PDF files with an intuitive all-in-one solution for work, school, and everyday life.

Scan to PDF: Converter Scanner#3

Scan to PDF: Converter Scanner by Must Have Apps

Photo Document Editor,Ad Free
Worth Considering
💼 Business
4.7😞(24K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your phone into a powerful scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and photos. Save them as high-quality PDF, JPEG, or TXT files, and easily share or store them. Advanced features include automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and OCR for text extraction.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive and efficient
  • 💡 Useful for scanning paperwork
  • 🚀 Quick and effective

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Unreliable subscription management
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

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4
Scan To PDF || Image || Text
Scan To PDF || Image || Text
Scan To PDF || Image || Text
Compress || Resize Image
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5
Scanner PDF: Scan & Edit
Scanner PDF: Scan & Edit
Scanner PDF: Scan & Edit
Scan, Edit & Sign PDFs
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6
PDF Reader: Edit & OCR Scan
PDF Reader: Edit & OCR Scan
PDF Reader: Edit & OCR Scan
Sign, annotate & convert files
Free

Easily scan, read, edit, and manage PDF documents on your iPhone and iPad. Convert images to PDF, extract text with OCR, and sign your documents. Organize files with merging, splitting, and password protection.

Scan documents with cameraConvert photos to PDFExtract text with OCR
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
7
Scanner App-PDF Documents Scan
Scanner App-PDF Documents Scan
Scanner App-PDF Documents Scan
OCR, Copy and Paste
Free

This app extracts text from images and screenshots, supporting over 10 languages. You can edit, copy, and paste the recognized text. It offers a free trial for its subscription plans.

Extract text from imagesRecognize text in 10+ languagesEdit recognized text
📊 Productivity
(6)
free with in-app purchases
8
AI Scanner : Image to Text
AI Scanner : Image to Text
AI Scanner : Image to Text
OCR Text Scanner, PDF Scanner
Free

This app uses AI to accurately extract text from images, PDFs, and screenshots in over 90 languages. It can also translate extracted text, scan physical documents into PDFs, and even allows you to chat with AI about your scanned content. Save, edit, and share your extracted text in various formats.

Extract text from images and PDFsScan documents to PDFTranslate extracted text
📊 Productivity
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
9
PDF Editor: sign, fill & more
PDF Editor: sign, fill & more
PDF Editor: sign, fill & more
Docs Scanner, Editor, Convert
Free

Digitize paper documents into digital PDFs or other file formats using your smartphone camera. Features include scanning, editing, OCR text extraction, and secure file management. Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, or JPG.

Scan documents with auto-crop and edge detectionEdit PDF resolution, color, and orientationOrganize documents with folders and tags
💼 Business
(50)
subscription
10
Scan Hero: PDF Scanner
Scan Hero: PDF Scanner
Scan Hero: PDF Scanner
For Documents, Photos & Text
Free

Scan documents, photos, and text on the go and manage your paperwork digitally. Edit, sign, and share your scans as PDFs or images. Offers OCR, HD quality, and secure file protection.

Scan documents to PDF or imageMultiple camera modes for specific documentsEdit scans: re-crop, perspective, filters
💼 Business
(242K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Scan to PDF & Text OCR
Scan to PDF & Text OCR
Scan to PDF & Text OCR
Seamless Scanning on-the-Go!
Free

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Extract text from images with OCR technology, add custom watermarks, and apply color filters. Supports multiple languages for a seamless global experience.

Document scanning and PDF creationOptical Character Recognition (OCR) for text extractionCustom watermarks for documents
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
12
PDF Converter - OCR Reader
PDF Converter - OCR Reader
PDF Converter - OCR Reader
Scan to PDF & OCR Extractor
Free

Effortlessly transform paper documents into digital files with scanning, text recognition, and editing tools. Ideal for students, professionals, and everyday users needing to organize and manage documents.

Photo scanning to digital filesOCR text recognition and copyingImport and view local PDFs
📊 Productivity
(22)
free with in-app purchases
13
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟
PDF Scanner Pro ⊟
Digitization your papers & ids
Free

Easily digitize documents, IDs, and papers with a powerful yet simple scanner. Convert scans to editable text, sign documents electronically, and print or compress PDFs for convenient sharing. Enjoy offline scanning and a user-friendly interface.

Offline scanningMulti-page scanningE-signature
🔧 Utilities
(6.1K)
freemium
14
Scanner. Scan to PDF - FSScan
Scanner. Scan to PDF - FSScan
Scanner. Scan to PDF - FSScan
Document scanning with one tap
Free

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Capture, edit, and electronically sign various document types with high-quality image processing and automatic edge detection. Ideal for managing documents efficiently on the go.

Scan documents with automatic edge detectionEdit scans with annotations and textElectronically sign documents
🔧 Utilities
(17)
freemium
15
PDF Converter & PDF Scanner
PDF Converter & PDF Scanner
PDF Converter & PDF Scanner
Scan & Convert Photos to PDF
Free

This app acts as a portable PDF assistant, allowing users to scan, edit, and convert documents and photos into PDF format. It offers high-quality scanning, smart OCR for text recognition, and versatile editing tools. Convert PDFs to various formats and secure your files with encryption.

High-quality scanningSmart OCR text recognitionAll-in-one PDF editing
🔧 Utilities
(91)
free with in-app purchases
16
Scanner - convert photo to pdf
Scanner - convert photo to pdf
Scanner - convert photo to pdf
cam jpg, png image to text app
Free

Easily scan documents and import images to convert them into PDFs. Manage, edit, and share your scanned files with advanced features like OCR text recognition and password protection. Optimize your scans with filters and brightness adjustments.

Advanced page scanning with auto-snapImage filters and editing toolsOCR for text recognition and editing
📊 Productivity
(205)
subscription
17
PDF Scanner Documents
PDF Scanner Documents
PDF Scanner Documents
Your portable business scanner
Free

Transform your smartphone into a portable scanner. Automatically crop, enhance, and correct distortions for professional-quality digital copies of documents, receipts, and books. Extract editable text with built-in OCR and easily share your scans.

Smart cropping and auto-enhancementHigh-quality digital scansBuilt-in OCR for editable text
💼 Business
(59)
subscription
18
Faster Scan - Fast PDF Scanner
Faster Scan - Fast PDF Scanner
Faster Scan - Fast PDF Scanner
Edit PDF, OCR, Send Email, Fax
Free

Transform your phone into a high-speed scanner for documents, receipts, and more. Features include smart edge detection, advanced image enhancement, OCR for text extraction, and editing capabilities. Organize, share, and even fax documents worldwide.

High-speed multi-page scanningSmart edge detection and image enhancementOCR for text extraction (TXT/DOCX)
💼 Business
(2K)
freemium
19
Basic Scan - PDF Scanner, OCR
Basic Scan - PDF Scanner, OCR
Basic Scan - PDF Scanner, OCR
Text Scanner, Sign & Scan PDF
Free

Easily capture, scan, and share documents, receipts, and notes. Convert images to high-quality PDFs or PNGs, and extract text using OCR for easy searching. Sign documents and organize your scanned files efficiently.

Document scanning with edge detectionImage filters for readabilityOCR text recognition (20 languages)
💼 Business
(294)
subscription
20
Document Scanner · Scan to PDF
Document Scanner · Scan to PDF
Document Scanner · Scan to PDF
Fast Scan, Sign & OCR Docs
Free

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.

Fast, clear document scanningSmart OCR text extractionConvert to professional PDFs
💼 Business
(579)
subscription

FAQ about Scan To PDF Text

What are the best scan to pdf text apps for iPhone?
TurboScan™ Pro: PDF scanner tops our scan to pdf text apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 295K App Store ratings, and it's priced at $9.99.
Yes — 19 of the top scan to pdf text apps we rank are free to download, including Genius Scan - PDF Scan and Scan to PDF: Converter Scanner.
TurboScan™ Pro: PDF scanner has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 245+ scan to pdf text apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
TurboScan Pro transforms your iPhone into a versatile document scanner. It allows you to quickly and accurately scan various items like documents, receipts, books, and photos, converting them into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. The app features advanced algorithms for edge detection, perspective correction, and contrast enhancement to ensure clear and professional-looking scans.
Key features include automatic document detection with perspective correction, SureScan mode for sharper scans, document naming and folder organization, a quick 'Email to myself' function, and the ability to add or reorder pages. It also offers Face/Touch ID and passcode lock for enhanced security, and iCloud Drive integration for backups.