# iScanner vs ScanAny

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iScanner at 1.4M against ScanAny's 2. iScanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). ScanAny's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iScanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ScanAny sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iScanner has 1.4M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of iScanner's written reviews are positive against 97% of ScanAny's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iScanner ships an update fortnightly, ScanAny every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iScanner | ScanAny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscanner-pdf-document-scanner/id1040093707/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanany-pdf-scanner-app/id1615916563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **96.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 295 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) | [Shanghai Mengge E - Commerce Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615916565) |

## What reviewers say

### iScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscanner-pdf-document-scanner/id1040093707)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Business, #78 Top Free · Business, #112 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app is a powerful mobile scanner and document manager. It uses AI to create high-quality, distortion-free scans of various documents, which can then be edited, organized, and exported in multiple formats. It also offers OCR and AI chat features for enhanced document interaction.

**Highlights:** AI-powered document scanning, OCR text recognition, Document editing and markup, File organization and management, Cross-platform access, On-device privacy features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Pro 10Gb storage | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Pro 100Gb storage | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Scanner & PDF editor | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly helpful
- 🚀 Fantastic scanning capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for business on the go
- 👍 Organizes documents well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, glitchy, and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 💰 Expensive subscription model, misleading pricing
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience
- 🗑️ Important documents can be lost or deleted

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saving properly
- Unexpected charges and billing issues
- Inability to cancel subscriptions
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scans locally without subscription
- Improved reliability and stability
- More transparent and fair pricing model
- Better customer support and communication


### ScanAny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanany-pdf-scanner-app/id1615916563)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and IDs. Easily convert images to editable text, sign documents, and share them via cloud services or email. Store scans securely on your device.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, receipts, and IDs, Convert images to editable text (OCR), Save scans as PDF, JPEG, or DOC, Digitally sign documents, Share via cloud services or email, Local document storage

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 年度订阅 | $14.49 | per year |
| Consecutive Year | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iScanner free?

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

### Is ScanAny free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iScanner or ScanAny?

iScanner is rated higher. iScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while ScanAny averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do iScanner or ScanAny have ads?

Both iScanner and ScanAny show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iScanner or ScanAny?

iScanner ships an update fortnightly, and ScanAny every 3 weeks. Most recently, iScanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and ScanAny on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*