Comparison

DocScanner vs Scannr

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

Head to head
About

DocScanner

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Quickly capture documents, receipts, and papers, with automatic border detection and distortion correction. Convert scans to text using OCR and easily share or export them as PDF files.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and receipts
  • Automatic border detection
  • Distortion and geometry correction
  • OCR text recognition
  • Export to PDF
  • Share and email scans
Features
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DocScanner is the best app for quickly scanning and saving a digital version of a paper document. Scan any papers, ranging from a receipt to documents. DocScanner will automatically detect borders, correcting distortion and geometry. Share, email and upload your perfect scans. Use OCR to convert any scan into a text. DocScanner transforms your iPhone and iPad into portable scanners. Scanned documents can be emailed, exported to Photos. Use Text Recognition (OCR) to сopy and share text from searchable PDF documents. Advanced color processing algorithms remove shadows, correct perspective and distortion, making your scans as readable as possible. Scan documents DocScanner scan any type of documents, ranging from a receipt to documents.

 Export to PDF file
 All scanned documents are exported as industry-standard PDF file. 

Email or print scanned documents
Just scan any documents and tap “Share” button. If the document needs to be printed, send it to any printer nearby.

 Extremely Fast
 DocScanner is optimized to run very fast.

Multi editing support scanned document
DocScanner support a lot of image editing options so you can make the scanned images as easy to read as possible.  IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPERS: If you have any questions, feedback or suggestions, please contact us directly at iosappstudios@gmail.com

About

Scannr

Capture, compress, and organize documents like receipts and invoices directly on your device. This privacy-focused scanner offers instant capture, automatic file size reduction, and easy PDF export, keeping your data secure and accessible.

Highlights
  • Instant document capture
  • Automatic file compression
  • Folder-based organization
  • Smart preview with comparison
  • PDF export and sharing
  • 100% on-device processing
Features
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Scannr is a fast, privacy-first document scanner built for real-world use. Capture receipts, invoices, notes and documents in seconds, automatically compress them, and keep everything organised — all directly on your device. No cloud. No uploads. No data collection. SCAN INSTANTLY Use your camera to capture documents, receipts and notes quickly and clearly. Batch scan mode lets you fire through a stack without stopping. AUTOMATIC COMPRESSION Every scan is compressed instantly to reduce file size while keeping quality high. Save storage space without extra steps — and see exactly how much you have saved right on the home screen. STAY ORGANISED Sort your scans into folders like Receipts, Invoices, Projects or create your own. Scan directly into any folder so everything lands exactly where it belongs. SMART PREVIEW View your scans, compare original vs compressed with a before and after slider, zoom in and manage files easily. PDF EXPORT Turn any folder or selection of scans into a PDF and share it straight to your accountant, client or email in one tap. 100% PRIVATE Everything happens on your device. No internet required. No account needed. Your files never leave your phone. Perfect for self-employed professionals, builders and contractors, small business owners, and anyone dealing with receipts and paperwork on the go. Scannr is built to be simple, fast and reliable — so you can focus on your work, not your files.

Screenshots

DocScanner3 screens
Scannr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scannr at 5.0 against DocScanner's 1.0. DocScanner's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. DocScanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Scannr sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scannr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
DocScanner versus Scannr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocScannerScannr
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVijay HirparaBartek Rajchel

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DocScanner

One-time4
  • Use now OCR$0.99
  • PDF Converter$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
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  • Upgrade to Pro$0.99
2 purchases

Scannr

One-time2
  • 50 Scans & Compressions Top-Up$1.99
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is DocScanner free?
DocScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scannr free?
Scannr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DocScanner or Scannr?
Scannr is rated higher. DocScanner averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Scannr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DocScanner or Scannr have ads?
Neither DocScanner nor Scannr shows ads.

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