Same conditions
Same iPhone, same fixed sheet, same phone position and free versions installed on the day of the test.
Ten PDFs. One continuous run. Three apps.
Scantivo created ten separate PDFs in 32.5 seconds, compared with 79 seconds for CamScanner and 86.5 seconds for Adobe Scan.
32.5 sto create 10 PDFs with Scantivo
More than 2× faster
Under the test conditions, Scantivo’s measured speed was 2.43 times that of CamScanner and 2.66 times that of Adobe Scan.
Full results
Elapsed time from opening the app until the tenth PDF was saved.
| App tested | Time for 10 PDFs | Average per PDF | Relative speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scantivo | 32.5 s | 3.25 s | Reference |
| CamScanner | 79 s | 7.9 s | Scantivo · 2,43× |
| Adobe Scan | 86.5 s | 8.65 s | Scantivo · 2,66× |
Test protocol
Same goal
Create ten separate one-page PDFs consecutively, as quickly as possible.
Start and finish
Timing starts when the app opens and stops when the tenth PDF is saved.
Real-world elapsed time
Loading, waiting and any ads encountered during the run are included in the final time.
Internal test conducted by Scantivo on 26 August 2026. Results apply to the conditions described on this page and may vary with the device, app version, connection and ads displayed. CamScanner and Adobe Scan are trademarks of their respective owners. Scantivo is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by those companies.