Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner
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- Profile analysed
- Jun 16, 2026
- App updated
- Sep 29, 2026
Store sources
- App Store · Store data seen: Oct 11, 2026 · Recently checked
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What it actually doesThe app scans documents to PDF/JPEG with OCR and stores them on device, but in Russia it is limited by sanctions (maximum 5 pages), and recent updates have caused stability and scan loading issues.
Actually does
- ✓PDF viewer30% of reviews
- ✓OCR / Document scan60% of reviews
- ✓Document Management20% of reviews
- ✓Subscription30% of reviews
- ✓Free tier40% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠PDF editor
- ⚠Document scanner
- ⚠Data export
- ⚠Receipts scanning
- ⚠Cloud sync
- ⚠Digital Signature
Common complaints
- ✗Features blocked in Russia due to sanctions23% of mentions
«The developers closed access to core features due to sanctions. The app is completely killed.»
- ✗Scans disappear or fail to save / upload17% of mentions
«Scans don't save, they disappear after a certain time! All scanned documents vanished.»
- ✗Critical features behind paywall (export, sharing, batch download)13% of mentions
«In pursuit of the next portion of $20, they made practically all normal features paid.»
- ✗Performance degradation after updates (slowdowns, slow loading)13% of mentions
«Lately it started getting sluggish, used to work faster... takes half an hour to load scans.»
- ✗Export and sharing links don't work10% of mentions
«I click the export button and nothing happens... Can't share a scan because the service can't create a link.»
What people praise
- ★High scan quality and clarity
«The sharpest scan... Very fast, very comfort and very high quality!»
- ★Reliability during prolonged use (several years)
«I've been using this app for work purposes only for 2+ years now. And it's never let me down. Scans volumes of several hundred pages...»
- ★Convenience and mobility — documents always at hand
«It's very helpful when you're away from the office... saves having all documents at hand»
- ★Simplicity of use
«One of the best things in the App Store... Great app for mobile - haven't found better!»
- ★Integration with Adobe ecosystem (Acrobat Reader, web version)
«I've been using products from this company for many years. Very satisfied!»