Comparison

ScanGuru vs uScan

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

Head to head
About

ScanGuru

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize any document. Easily scan, edit, sign, and share PDFs or JPEGs. Features include OCR for text conversion, annotation, and secure local storage.

Highlights
  • Scan to PDF or JPEG
  • Sign and edit documents
  • OCR text recognition
  • Annotate PDFs
  • Export to Word
  • Multipage scanning
  • Local storage
Features
Currently charting
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ScanGuru is a scanner app that will turn your phone into the powerful tiny scanner that fits in your pocket! Scan, edit, sign and share any document in PDF or JPEG. With our scanner you don’t need an Internet connection as all scans are stored locally on your device. Become even more productive with e-sign and OCR. Add your signature to scanned documents with just a few taps in scanner pro. Use text recognition to convert any scan into text. Advanced scanner features: - Sign documents in a few taps - OCR (convert any scan into text) - Annotate PDFs by highlighting text - Translate scanned documents - Export to Word in one tap - Save your scans in black and white, grayscale or color - Highlight the key points of your scans. - Scan to high-quality PDF or JPEG - Multipage scanning - scan as many pages as you need - Automatic shutter and border detection for any scannable object - Protect your scans with Touch/Face ID or pin code Use our free scanner app to scan anything you need: - IDs, business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets, receipts - Paper notes and sketches - Any articles and book pages - Business cards - Rentals, credit notes, bills or any other printed documents Share your scanned documents via: - Email or messengers as PDF, JPEG - Print your scans with any Wi-Fi printer - Save scans to Camera Roll Premium features: - Unlimited number of scans and folders. - Text Recognition (OCR) - Signature, Watermark, Stamp, Annotation Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current 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. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Terms of Services: https://scanguru.guruapps.tech/hub/legal/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://scanguru.guruapps.tech/hub/legal/privacy-policy Billing terms: https://scanguru.guruapps.tech/hub/legal/subscription-terms Contact us via Customer Support: support@universeapps.limited

About

uScan

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Extract text, add electronic signatures, and convert images to editable text for increased productivity. Save and share files as high-quality PDFs or DOCs.

Highlights
  • Scan and edit any document
  • Convert image to editable text (OCR)
  • Add electronic signatures
  • Generate high-quality PDF or DOC files
  • Smart image editor with filters
  • Multi-page scanning
  • Offline mode
Features
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uScan is a fast scanner app that will turn your phone into a portable scanner that fits in your pocket! Go paperless with our fast PDF scanner – keep high-quality documents handy. Become more productive with our powerful free scanner app: 1. SCAN & EDIT ANY DOCUMENT Scan anything you need, including receipts, contracts, paper notes, fax papers and books. Save, and share any document in just a few taps as multipage PDF or JPEG files. A must-have for accountants, realtors, managers, small business owners, lawyers or students. 2. CONVERT IMAGE INTO EDITABLE TEXT Extract text from any scanned page or image, edit it, and save as a new text document. Our highly accurate OCR scanner recognizes all popular languages. 3. SIGN DOCUMENTS IN JUST ONE TAP Add an electronic signature to your contracts, invoices or bills and send them to business partners, colleagues, or clients on the go. 4. GET HIGH-QUALITY PDF or DOC files Our advanced scanning technology removes shadows, corrects perspective and distortion. Scan anything and get a professional looking PDF or DOC file. Keep the entire office in your pocket and increase your productivity at work, use scanner pro features to manage all your paperwork with ease. Additional features: - Smart image editor - Variety of filters B&W, grayscale or color - Easy sharing options - Multi Page scanning - Automatic shutter and border detection for any scannable object - File manager with folders and drag & drop - Built-in storage - Offline mode PRO scanner features: - Unlimited number of scans and folders - Text Recognition (OCR) - Signature Information about auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The amount charged will depend on the selected plan. Privacy Policy: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/privacy.html Terms Of Service: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/tos.html Subscription Terms: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/subscription.html

Screenshots

ScanGuru4 screens
uScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanGuru at every 2 weeks against uScan's every 3 weeks. ScanGuru also leads on ratings volume (93K vs 15K) and chart position (#27 vs #180). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. ScanGuru sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and uScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ScanGuru against 4.6 for uScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanGuru has 93K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 47% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanGuru ships an update every 2 weeks, uScan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ScanGuru versus uScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanGuruuScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (93K ratings)4.6 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings93K — better15K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27 — better#180
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGM UniverseApps LimitedLopofist Limited

Customer experience

ScanGuru

All ratings93,347 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1,779 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative48.2%

uScan

All ratings15,140 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews565 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative50.1%

User reviews

ScanGuru

From 93K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go scanning
  • 🚀 Good quality scans
  • 👍 Helpful for professional work

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable conversion of handwritten text to digital text
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Crashes and errors when scanning large documents

uScan

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and convenient
  • 💡 Helpful for work and personal needs
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Hidden/unclear pricing
  • 🐛 Difficulty cancelling subscription

Bugs and requests

ScanGuru

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation
  • Inability to use app without subscribing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Ability to create subfolders for organizing scanned documents
  • Automatic document edge detection and cropping
  • Improved handwriting to text conversion accuracy

uScan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scans not properly aligned or cropped
  • App shuts down when scanning large documents
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • Ability to label/organize scanned documents
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Option to use app without subscription

In-app purchases

13 purchases

ScanGuru

Subscriptions11
  • Premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • Full access14 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium + PDF editor$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$24.991 Year
  • Premium access$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • One-time$2.99
  • Lifetime Access$59.99
10 purchases

uScan

Subscriptions9
  • Unlimited access$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Unlimited access + PDF editor$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access + PDF editor$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is ScanGuru free?
ScanGuru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uScan free?
uScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScanGuru or uScan?
uScan is rated higher. ScanGuru averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93K ratings, while uScan averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.
Do ScanGuru or uScan have ads?
Both ScanGuru and uScan show ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanGuru or uScan?
ScanGuru ships an update every 2 weeks, and uScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScanGuru was updated on October 30, 2026 and uScan on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, ScanGuru or uScan?
ScanGuru currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and uScan at #180. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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