# Basic Scan - PDF Scanner, OCR — Text Scanner, Sign & Scan PDF

> Mobile scanner app for document capture, OCR text extraction, and PDF/image export. (iPhone/iPad app by INWARD INSIGHT LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scan-pdf-scanner-ocr/id1437323368 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [INWARD INSIGHT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437323367)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 294 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 1 more
- Released: 2018-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scan-pdf-scanner-ocr/id1437323368/reviews.md

## What is Basic Scan?

Basic Scan is a simple way to capture and share your documents, letters, notes, business cards, receipts, sketches, homework, and more. Easily convert pictures to scanner quality images or PDFs, and extract text using OCR (optical character recognition) to search the document. Export the results as .png, .pdf, or .txt - try it out now!

Use Basic Scan for:
* Edge detection of document corners and edit the corners to get the perfect image crop.
* Image filters to remove shadows and generate a readable result.
* OCR Text Recognition to extract text from image. Now including support for 20 languages!
* Sign pages with your signature in red, blue or black.
* Share selected documents or pages as images, PDFs, or OCR text.
* Add images by gallery or camera in batch mode or one-by-one 
* Organize, reorder, copy, move or delete selected pages and documents.
* Search for keywords in the OCR results of all the documents and pages.

Choose from 3 subscription options:
- a 1-month subscription with a 3-day free trial period
- a 3-month subscription
- an annual subscription with a 7-day free trial period.

Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. You can cancel your subscription in the App Store account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term.

Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period.

You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service.

Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/basic-scan-privacy-policy

Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/basic-scan-terms-conditions

Got feedback? Please visit https://goo.gl/forms/8zLLRSSGQeB9hNXj1

## Key features

- Document scanning with edge detection
- Image filters for readability
- OCR text recognition (20 languages)
- Digital signature tool
- Export as PNG, PDF, or TXT
- Organize and manage scanned pages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| اشتراك Premium سنوي | $39.99 | per year |
| اشتراك Premium شهري | $4.99 | per month |
| اشتراك ربع سنوي | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Basic Scan Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Scan Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Basic Scan Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scan-pdf-scanner-ocr/id1437323368/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Askn

*2023-07-31, version 2.16.0*

Amroz

### 5/5 — A life changing experience

*2020-03-18, version 2.9.0*

Great app safe learning and development . Awesome way to keep business communication.

### 1/5 — Unsatisfied

*2020-03-14, version 2.8.0*

I thought it was free and I can’t figure out how to cancel. MAD!

### 5/5 — Nice App🤪😎

*2019-12-28, version 2.5.0*

Detailed app with simple and easy to understand controls, great app!

### 5/5 — Very convenient for making pdfs

*2019-12-06, version 2.4.1*

Easy to use and well put together, would reccomend.

### 5/5 — very cool and helpful

*2019-11-09, version 2.3.0*

I like the ability to scan words making it easier to transfer information without having to type everything in manually, very great feature.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2019-08-03, version 2.0.0*

Making scan life easy

### 5/5 — First time user

*2019-07-16, version 1.9.0*

So easy and fast!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2019-03-13, version 1.5.0*

What a nice app and very user friendly features.

### 5/5 — Clean and Gets the Job Done

*2019-02-17, version 1.5.0*

This app is great for those looking for a clean and reliable scanner. User interface is intuitive, and well organized. No crowding of UI, but manages to fit all the necessary functions in one clean app. Perfect for a quick scan and upload.

## Frequently asked questions about Basic Scan

### What does Basic Scan do?

Basic Scan is a mobile application designed to capture, scan, and share various documents such as letters, notes, business cards, and receipts. It converts images into scanner-quality images or PDFs and can extract text using OCR technology for searchability.

### What are the key features of Basic Scan?

Key features include edge detection for perfect image cropping, image filters to enhance readability, OCR text recognition supporting 20 languages, the ability to sign pages digitally, and export options for PNG, PDF, and TXT formats. It also allows for organizing, reordering, and searching scanned documents.

### How much does Basic Scan cost?

The app operates on a subscription model with three options: a 1-month subscription, a 3-month subscription, and an annual subscription. Free trial periods are offered for the 1-month and annual subscriptions.

### What devices is Basic Scan compatible with?

The application is available on the App Store, indicating compatibility with iOS devices. Specific version requirements are not detailed in the provided description.

### What are common use cases for Basic Scan?

Common use cases include digitizing receipts for expense tracking, scanning important letters or documents for safekeeping, converting homework or sketches into shareable digital formats, and extracting text from business cards or notes for easy reference and searching.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.16.0 — 2021-09-26

- Add new image filters with less saturation
- Update text recognition to be faster
- UI, Internal changes, and Bug fixes in favor of a better user experience.

### 2.15.0 — 2021-02-13

- Fixed bug on iPad camera rotation.
- Update text recognition and syncing features.
- UI, Internal changes, and Bug fixes in favor of a better user experience.

### 2.14.0 — 2020-11-18

- iOS 13 Update!
- UI, Internal changes, and Bug fixes in favor of a better user experience.

### 2.13.0 — 2020-07-16

- iOS 13 Update!
- Fixed startup crash.
- UI, Internal changes, and Bug fixes in favor of a better user experience.

### 2.12.0 — 2020-05-15

- Now support for iPad Split View and Slide Over! Multitask with other apps while viewing your documents!
- UI, Internal changes, and Bug fixes in favor of a better user experience.

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