# CamScanner + \| OCR Scanner — Scan, Sign & Fax PDF Document

> Mobile scanner app for digitizing, editing, and sharing documents with OCR and cloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Linguan Data.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-plus-ocr-scanner/id388624839 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Linguan Data](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315906999)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 17,235 App Store ratings · 1,798 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 228 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 6 more
- Released: 2010-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-plus-ocr-scanner/id388624839/reviews.md

## What is CamScanner + | OCR Scanner?

Scan docs into clear & sharp image/PDF, to email, fax, print or save to cloud.

* Over 200,000 new registrations per day
* App Store Best of 2014
* CamScanner, 50 Best iPhone Apps, 2013 Edition – TIME

----Paid App Features----
* All features that the free version has
* Recognize and extract texts from a single page
* Larger cloud space of 400M (200M for free version)
* Export PDFs without watermark "Scanned by CamScanner"
* Ad-free


Features:

*Mobile Scanner
Use your phone camera to scan receipts, notes, invoices, whiteboard discussions, business cards, certificates, etc. 

*Optimize Scan Quality
Smart cropping and auto enhancing make the texts and graphics look clear and sharp. 

*Extract Texts from Image
OCR (optical character recognition) feature extracts texts from single page for further editing or sharing. (Paid app only)

*Share PDF/JPEG Files
Easily share documents in PDF or JPEG format with others via social media, email attachment or sending the doc link. 

*AirPrint & Fax Documents
Instantly print out docs in CamScanner with nearby printer via AirPrint; directly fax docs to over 30 countries from the app.

*Collaboration
Invite friends or colleagues to view and comment on your scans in a group. (Registrants only)

*Advanced Editing
Making annotations or adding customized watermark on docs are made available for you.

*Secure Important Docs
Set passcode for viewing important docs; meanwhile, when sending doc link, you can set password to protect it.

*Sync across Platforms
Sign up to sync documents on the go. Just sign in to any smartphone, tablet or computer (visit CamScanner website) you own and you can view, edit and share any document. 

Premium Subscription Service:
1. Edit OCR results and notes of the doc, exporting as .txt file
2. Create Doc Collage for multiple pages
3. + 10G cloud space
4. + 40 extra collaborators
5. Send doc link with password protection and expiration date
6. Auto upload docs to Box, Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, One Drive and etc.
7. Batch download PDF files through web application of CS
8. Import PDF to Camscanner for editing
9. Scan academic questions to make practice tests for study
10. High Standard ID Scan
and More...  

Payment models for Premium subscription:
• Monthly Subscription:   $4.99 per month,
• Yearly Subscription:   $35.99 for 1st year and $49.99/year starting from the next year,

• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period.
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

For Terms of Use, please visit
https://www.camscanner.com/app/service?language=en-us
For Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.camscanner.com/app/privacy?language=en-us


CamScanner users scan and manage 
* Bill, Invoice, Contract, Tax Roll, Business Card…
* Whiteboard, Memo, Script, Letter…
* Blackboard, Note, PPT, Book, Article…
* Credential, Certificate, Identity Documents…

3rd Party Cloud Storage Services Supported:
-Box, Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, OneDrive


We’d love to hear your feedback: isupport@intsig.com
Follow us on Twitter: @CamScanner
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Check out other INTSIG’s products:
CamCard - Business Card Reader
CamDictionary - Snap Translator

## Key features

- Mobile scanner for documents
- Optimize scan quality
- Extract text with OCR
- Share PDF/JPEG files
- Print via AirPrint
- Fax documents
- Secure important docs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-page Fax | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ten-page Fax | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3000 C-Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 cp + One chance to Draw | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #33 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## What do users think of CamScanner + | OCR Scanner?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient scanning
- 🚀 Efficient document management
- 👍 Great for receipts and documents
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Excellent scanning quality
- 🚀 Versatile and feature-rich

**Cons**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Forced account creation
- 💰 Nickel-and-diming for features
- 🐛 Unreliable sync and backup

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Sync issues leading to lost documents
- Unreliable faxing and emailing
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent scanning quality

**Most requested features**

- Improved cloud storage integration
- Easier document organization
- Better OCR and text recognition
- Ability to edit/annotate scanned documents
- Automatic backup and restore functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,798)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-plus-ocr-scanner/id388624839/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 最近のバグ

*2026-08-24, version 5.27.2*

最近、iPadで開くと写真ボタンが画面の下に埋没して消えて使えなくなった。これから使用される方は注意。

### 1/5 — Unable to contact

*2026-08-06, version 5.27.1*

Both app support and developer website do not work.

### 1/5 — Disaster

*2026-08-06, version 5.27.1*

CamScanner + has removed access to all my locally stored files after forcing me to sign on from a guest account. There was no auto sync or warning !!!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-04, version 5.27.1*

Love to take a picture and make it a PDF

### 5/5 — Awesome app! Must have!

*2026-07-28, version 5.27.1*

This app is so helpful and a must have for everyone!

### 5/5 — Seit Jahren bestens

*2026-07-08, version 5.27.1*

Alles funktioniert seit Jahren bestens. Vielen Dank für die App. Verdiente 5 Sterne.

### 5/5 — FAVORITE work app of ALL time

*2026-07-07*

CamScanner is the most user-friendly app I have ever used- across the board regardless of type/category. It’s always simple, it always works, I’ve never had a single complaint about the functionality. It makes me happy when I use it! And it’s free?!?! Too good to be true. I use it multiple times daily for work, and it has saved me an UNBELIEVABLE amount of time over the years. 20 stars out of 10.

### 1/5 — It says buy once

*2026-06-02, version 5.27.1*

I did. But nothing to use. I paid.

### 5/5 — Classic and great

*2026-06-01, version 5.27.1*

I’ve been using this app for years and it’s always worked perfectly.

### 1/5 — 台灣就是台灣，不是什麼中國（台灣）

*2026-05-31, version 5.27.1*

整天逼人認賊作父，啥道理？

## Frequently asked questions about CamScanner + | OCR Scanner

### What does CamScanner + | OCR Scanner do?

This app turns your smartphone into a portable scanner. You can scan documents, receipts, notes, and more, optimizing their quality for clarity. It allows you to extract text using OCR, share files in PDF or JPEG format, print them, and even fax them to over 30 countries.

### What are the key features of the paid version?

The paid version offers advanced features such as extracting text from a single page using OCR, increased cloud storage space (400M), exporting PDFs without watermarks, and an ad-free experience. The premium subscription unlocks even more capabilities like editing OCR results, creating doc collages, and enhanced cloud integration.

### How much does the premium subscription cost?

The premium subscription is available on a monthly basis for $4.99 per month. There is also a yearly subscription option, priced at $35.99 for the first year and $49.99 per year thereafter. Payments are handled through your iTunes Account.

### Can I use this app on multiple devices?

Yes, the app supports syncing across platforms. By signing up, you can access, edit, and share your documents on any smartphone, tablet, or computer by logging into your account. This ensures your documents are available wherever you are.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include scanning receipts for expense tracking, digitizing notes and study materials, creating professional-looking PDFs of business cards or certificates, and securely sharing important documents with colleagues or friends. It's also useful for quickly faxing documents directly from your phone.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.27.2 — 2026-08-21

Bug fixes

### 5.27.1 — 2025-10-22

Bug fixes

### 5.27.0 — 2025-09-23

Bug fixes

### 5.26.13 — 2025-08-21

Bug fixes

### 5.26.12 — 2025-06-04

Bug fixes

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