# Scan & Paste vs QuickScan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickScan at 98% against Scan & Paste's 0%. QuickScan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (4K vs 2). Scan & Paste's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scan & Paste asks for nothing beyond the download.

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Scan & Paste's written reviews are positive against 98% of QuickScan's.

Scan & Paste ships an update every 2 months, QuickScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan & Paste | QuickScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-and-paste/id1062224924/reviews) | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Primesoft Polska Sp. z o. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989168838) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan & Paste

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-and-paste/id1062224924)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner for documents and photos. Extract text and structured data using OCR technology. Seamlessly integrate scanned content into your workflow via cloud clipboard or API.

**Highlights:** Photo and document scanning, OCR text recognition, Export as JPEG or PDF, Cloud clipboard integration, API for easy integration, Pre-built document templates

**In-app purchases:** none


### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents using your device's camera or import existing files. It features advanced OCR for text recognition, allows digital signatures, and automates export processes. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with automatic detection, Import PDFs and images, OCR for text recognition and searchability, Add digital signatures, Automated file naming and export, Siri Shortcuts and Widgets integration, Export to cloud services and local storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 good lunch | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $29.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Medium Thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: One good sandwich | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Big Thank You | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One toy for my kids | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 day off w/ family | $89.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $99.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
- 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
- Option to save scans directly to a local folder
- Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan & Paste free?

Scan & Paste is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QuickScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan & Paste or QuickScan?

QuickScan is rated higher. Scan & Paste averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while QuickScan averages 4.9 from 4K ratings.

### Do Scan & Paste or QuickScan have ads?

Neither Scan & Paste nor QuickScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan & Paste or QuickScan?

Scan & Paste ships an update every 2 months, and QuickScan fortnightly. Most recently, Scan & Paste was updated on September 13, 2026 and QuickScan on September 25, 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.*