# TurboScan™ vs TotalScan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TurboScan™ at 89% against TotalScan's 56%. TurboScan™ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (103K vs 33). TotalScan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TurboScan™ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TotalScan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TurboScan™ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TurboScan™ has 103K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TurboScan™'s written reviews are positive against 56% of TotalScan's.

TurboScan™ ships an update every 3 months, TotalScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TurboScan™ | TotalScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (103K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboscan-document-scanner/id1017559099/reviews)** | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalscan-document-scanner/id1119158237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piksoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342548959) | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) |

## What reviewers say

### TurboScan™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboscan-document-scanner/id1017559099)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and more. Quickly capture high-quality PDFs or JPEGs, organize them, and share them easily. Advanced algorithms ensure accurate edge detection, perspective correction, and optimal contrast for clear scans.

**Highlights:** Automatic document detection and capture, Perspective correction, SureScan for sharpest scans, Document naming and organization, Quick email sending, Save to Photos and cloud storage, Face/Touch ID security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip developer, level 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip developer, level 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip developer, level 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| TurboScan Premium | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💾 Convenient for storing and organizing documents
- ✉️ Seamless emailing of scanned documents
- 🔍 Accurate cropping and edge detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent email delivery
- 🔒 Concerns about unauthorized charges
- 🔍 Issues with auto-focus and framing
- 🔄 Problems with app updates and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Scanned documents not saving properly
- Emailing function not working reliably
- Crashes and freezes after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock folders with passwords
- Integration with more cloud storage services
- Improved OCR and text recognition
- Voice-activated scanning feature


### TotalScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalscan-document-scanner/id1119158237)

This app is a fast and powerful tool for scanning documents and QR codes. It allows you to create virtual copies of various paper documents, extract text using OCR, and edit images with built-in filters. Scans can be saved and shared in multiple formats and integrated with cloud services.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and QR codes, OCR text extraction, Image editing with filters, Cloud service integration, Create multi-page PDFs, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appearance Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Document Scanner Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for students
- 👍 Good quality scans
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Free version is usable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Inconvenient interface
- 👎 Poor scanning quality
- 👎 App doesn't work with iOS updates
- 👎 Scans are black and white
- 👎 App is paid/expensive

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after iOS update
- Inconsistent document framing/cropping
- Scans are black and white
- Documents not sending correctly via email
- PDF creation issues

**Requested features**

- Manual cropping mode
- Add signatures and stamps
- Color scans
- Improved image quality for scanned photos
- Clarification on Pro version pricing (one-time vs. subscription)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TurboScan™ free?

TurboScan™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TotalScan free?

TotalScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TurboScan™ or TotalScan?

TurboScan™ is rated higher. TurboScan™ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 103K ratings, while TotalScan averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do TurboScan™ or TotalScan have ads?

Neither TurboScan™ nor TotalScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TurboScan™ or TotalScan?

TurboScan™ ships an update every 3 months, and TotalScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, TurboScan™ was updated on October 22, 2026 and TotalScan on October 20, 2026.

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