Scanner Pro
An app that scans paper to PDF on your iPhone and shares it for free.
What Scanner Pro does
Scanner Pro is a document scanner for iPhone and iPad from Readdle, the team behind PDF Expert. It detects page edges, fixes perspective and shadows, and lets you share as many scans as you want for free. Text recognition, search, iCloud sync and automatic uploads round it out.
Scanner Pro has been on the App Store since 2009 and feels like a mature, careful app. It finds the page, corrects distortion and removes shadows, and it keeps your original scan next to the edited one in case you want to start over. You can highlight, write and draw on scans too.
The listing says sharing is free and unlimited, which matters because some scanners charge to export. Text recognition (OCR) with full-text search, iCloud sync between devices, folders, and automatic actions that rename and upload scans are all part of the app, though the listing doesn't say which of them need Plus. Paid extras include Scanner Pro Plus, faxing and an expense report add-on, though the store doesn't spell out exactly what Plus adds.
It's Apple only, so it fits if you live on an iPhone and iPad. If you also use Android, pick a scanner that works on both.
Alternatives to Scanner Pro
Who it's for
Skip it if: Anyone who needs Android.
Pricing
Free planYou can scan and share for free. Scanner Pro Plus is a paid upgrade listed in the App Store at prices from $3.99 to $59.99. Fax packs start at $0.99 and an expense report add-on is $4.99.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Free, unlimited sharing of scans
- Mature, well-maintained app
- OCR and search built in
- Exports to many cloud services and WebDAV
Watch out for
- Apple devices only
- Plus pricing in the store is confusing
- Fax and expense reports cost extra
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Questions people ask
Is Scanner Pro free?
Yes, you can scan and share as many documents as you want for free. Scanner Pro Plus is an optional paid upgrade.
Is Scanner Pro on Android?
No. It is only for iPhone and iPad.
Does Scanner Pro have OCR?
Yes. It recognizes text in scans so you can search, copy and export it. The listing doesn't say whether this is free or part of Scanner Pro Plus.
Who makes Scanner Pro?
Readdle, the same team that makes PDF Expert.