Comparison

Creative Preview vs InstaScan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Creative Preview

Test mobile ads directly on your smartphone or tablet before they go live. Scan QR codes or enter creative URLs to preview display and video ads. Review reporting metrics within the app's console.

Highlights
  • Preview display and video creatives
  • Test ads on smartphone or tablet
  • Scan QR codes for preview
  • Manually add creative URLs
  • Review reporting metrics
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Make sure you know how consumers will experience your ad when it goes live. Creative Preview helps you test mobile ads directly on a smartphone or tablet. Scan a QR code from a Google Marketing Platform product to preview an ad on your device, or manually add a creative URL. Test on your device using the supported mobile ad SDKs or in any mobile browser, and review reporting metrics in the app's console. Use Creative Preview to: * Preview and test display and video creatives directly on your mobile device. Supported mobile ad SDKs: * Google Mobile Ads * Interactive Media Ads (IMA) Permissions Notice: * Camera: Needed to scan QR codes. * Microphone: Needed to preview creatives using mobile ads SDKs that support audio recording. * Storage: Needed to attach photos, videos, and local files for submitting app feedback. It's also needed to save your preview list and app settings.

About

InstaScan

This app offers a comprehensive solution for digitizing documents. It allows users to scan, enhance, and organize files with various modes and filters. Convert scans to multiple formats, annotate them, and merge multiple files for efficient document management.

Highlights
  • Advanced scan filters for enhanced quality
  • Multiple scan modes (single, double, multi-page)
  • Convert scans to PDF, PNG, or long image
  • AI PDF summarization and chat
  • Annotation tools with text and drawing
  • Merge multiple scanned files
  • Adjustable compression and paper sizes
Features
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Experience the ultimate scanning solution with InstaScan! Scan documents, photos, and more instantly, achieving top-notch quality using our advanced scan filter. Select from versatile scan modes to meet your needs. Effortlessly convert scans to PDF, PNG, or long image formats with a single click. Don't miss out – Download InstaScan for free now and embark on the journey of digitizing your world with ease and efficiency! Explore our latest feature: • AI Summarize PDF: Condense PDF content effortlessly. • AI Chat Bar: Engage in interactive conversations with AI. [ENHANCED SCAN QUALITY] - Elevate your scans with advanced filters like brightening, enhancing, sharpening, black and white, grayscale, etc. Perfect for processing documents captured in diverse environments, ensuring top-notch scan quality. [VERSATILE SCAN MODES] - Single-page scanning: Capture one document per scan for precision. - Double-page scanning: Efficiently scan two pages or two documents simultaneously. - Multi-page mode: Seamlessly shoot multiple documents in succession for enhanced productivity. [CROP FEATURE] - Effortless border detection during scanning with the added flexibility of manual adjustments. - Rotate scanned items as needed for a customized and polished result. [CONVERSION OPTIONS] - Export and share your scanned documents in versatile formats such as .pdf, .png, or long image, providing flexibility and compatibility. [ANNOTATION TOOLS] - Effortlessly annotate using the Pencil tool, replicating the feel of writing on paper. Add text annotations, freely adjust text, background, border colors, and select the perfect font and font size for a personalized touch. [MERGE FILES] - InstaScan presents four merge templates, seamlessly combining two scanned files into a unified document for enhanced convenience. [COMPRESSION OPTIONS] - Choose compression modes based on storage space and transmission needs: high-quality, original size, or low-quality compression for flexibility and efficiency. [PAPER SIZE OPTIONS] - Easily configure page sizes with support for A4, A3, legal, and more. Tailor your scans to meet specific document requirements. [SIDE PANEL] - Utilize the side panel for a quick preview, easy sorting, and swift adjustments to your scanned files. Got questions? Reach out to our top-notch customer service team for quick assistance! Email: customer_service@wondershare.com Support Center: http://support.wondershare.com EULA: https://www.wondershare.com/company/end-user-license-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://www.wondershare.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Creative Preview4 screens
InstaScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Creative Preview at 4.3 against InstaScan's 3.4. Creative Preview also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (24 vs 7). InstaScan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. InstaScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Creative Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Creative Preview holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Creative Preview's written reviews are positive against 33% of InstaScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Creative Preview ships an update every 4 months, InstaScan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Creative Preview versus InstaScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreative PreviewInstaScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleWondershare Technology Group Co.,LTD

Customer experience

Creative Preview

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

InstaScan

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Creative Preview

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

InstaScan

Subscriptions4
  • InstaScan Pro - Weekly$2.997 Days
  • InstaScan Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription (AI)$9.991 Month
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  • InstaScan Pro - Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Creative Preview free?
Creative Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InstaScan free?
InstaScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Creative Preview or InstaScan?
Creative Preview is rated higher. Creative Preview averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while InstaScan averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Creative Preview or InstaScan have ads?
Creative Preview shows ads; InstaScan does not.
Which is updated more often, Creative Preview or InstaScan?
Creative Preview ships an update every 4 months, and InstaScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Creative Preview was updated on October 12, 2026 and InstaScan on October 12, 2026.

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