# Open Scanner: PDF Scanning — Camera document scan with OCR

> AI-powered camera document scanner with OCR and cloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Pencil Research.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-scanner-pdf-scanning/id6578414558 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pencil Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473063859)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 192 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-09-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-scanner-pdf-scanning/id6578414558/reviews.md

## What is Open Scanner?

Open Scanner is a fast and simple-to-use paper-scanning app with AI features to speed up your scanning workflow:

- Automatic text recognition to build page transcript
- Automatic document naming
- Scans are tagged by your current location
- Add signatures saved on your other devices
- Native Vision Pro support
- Keep your scanned documents in the Open Scanner library
- Organize and re-order scanned document pages
- iCloud syncs your library to all your devices
- Annotate and edit your scans
- Use Apple Pencil to mark up scans on iPad
- Easy sharing and export of scanned documents as PDF
- 100% native iOS app, with no third-party accounts necessary

## Key features

- Automatic text recognition (OCR)
- Automatic document naming
- Location-based tagging
- Add saved signatures
- Organize and re-order pages
- iCloud sync
- Annotate and edit scans
- Export as PDF

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-scanner-pdf-scanning/id6578414558/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 🔥

*2026-07-17*

🔥

### 5/5 — Awesomeness

*2026-02-13*

This is a very awesome app, and free

### 3/5 — Ok, but missing features

*2025-11-15*

This app is just ok. It scans pretty good. However, you can’t edit scanned pages or delete pages from a document (e.g., when you messed up a scan). Also, you can’t delete any of your scanned documents from the app, which I find a bit creepy.

### 4/5 — Almost Perfect

*2025-04-13*

I love this app. The only downside so far is when I scan and submit it you can barely read it. Doesn’t matter if I use a flash or well lite room. But other than that it’s easy to operate. Don’t have to do all the cropping and stuff.

### 5/5 — Free and this good

*2025-02-04*

Thanks to the dev for such an incredible app

### 5/5 — open source and privacy conform

*2025-01-02, version 1.0.2*

Simple and efficient

### 5/5 — Way better than Apple Notes

*2024-10-19*

Apple notes keeps getting more frustrating with every update. This is the notes app I needed!

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2024-10-18*

Nice

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2024-09-19*

It works great—better than other privacy-unfriendly options. It gets the job done and provides peace of mind. Thanks to the developer!

### 5/5 — Great little app that just scans documents.

*2024-09-17*

Avoids fiddling with perspective, brightness and contrast in the Photos app and gives you searchable text.

## Frequently asked questions about Open Scanner

### What does Open Scanner do?

Open Scanner transforms your device into a fast and simple paper-scanning app. It uses AI features to automatically recognize text, name documents, and tag scans by location, streamlining your workflow.

### What are the key features of Open Scanner?

Key features include automatic text recognition (OCR) for transcript building, automatic document naming, location-based tagging, the ability to add saved signatures, and iCloud sync for library access across devices. You can also organize, re-order, annotate, and edit scans, then easily share them as PDFs.

### Is Open Scanner free to use?

Yes, Open Scanner is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, and it is a 100% native iOS app, meaning no third-party accounts are necessary for its core functionality.

### What devices is Open Scanner compatible with?

Open Scanner is a native iOS app, designed to work seamlessly on iPhones and iPads. It also features native support for Apple Vision Pro and can utilize Apple Pencil for markups on iPads.

### How can I use Open Scanner to manage my documents?

You can use Open Scanner to digitize physical documents, receipts, or notes. The app helps you organize these scans within its library, re-order pages, add annotations, and export them as PDFs. iCloud sync ensures your library is accessible and backed up across all your Apple devices.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2024-09-17

This minor update increases the default scanning resolution and fixes the support button.

### 1.0.1 — 2024-09-17

This minor update fixes some missing in-app links.

### 1.0 — 2024-08-28

No release notes.

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