Comparison

Scanner vs Scanner Air

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

Head to head
About

Scanner

Instantly scan multi-page documents and send them digitally when a physical scanner isn't available. Capture anything from receipts to books, with features for cropping, brightness adjustment, and saving in color or grayscale. Share via email or print directly.

Highlights
  • Scan multi-page documents
  • Capture whiteboards, receipts, business cards
  • Crop and remove unnecessary parts
  • Adjust brightness for low light
  • Save in color or grayscale
  • Share via email
  • Print via AirPrint
Features
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DocScan-Free lets you instantly scan multi-pages document and send out when there is no scanner nearby. By having it, you can scan not only documents in sight, but also whiteboards, receipts, business cards, posters, coupons, books ...etc. -Scanner work with any doc and make fit with screen size -Crop doc and remove unnecessary part -Adjust brightness if taken in low light. -Save copy two way color or grey scale -Easy to use with cam and existing Photo gallery -Share via email also print via air print -Take up to 10 pages in single doc -Create unlimited number of doc

About

Scanner Air

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Easily digitize, edit, sign, and share PDFs, IDs, and receipts from anywhere. Organize and convert files with advanced OCR and smart file management.

Highlights
  • Fast document scanning
  • Scan to PDF & convert
  • Edit and sign documents
  • Smart file management
  • On-the-go sharing & printing
  • OCR text extraction
Features
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Transform your smartphone into a document scanner and a mobile office. Easily scan, sign, edit, and convert documents from anywhere—whether you're at home, in the office, or on the move. Enjoy the convenience of digitizing and sharing files with just a few taps. Say goodbye to bulky scanners and embrace simplicity. Key Features: Fast Document Scanner Use the document scanner to scan anything—contracts, receipts, notes, or IDs. Works as an ID scanner, receipt scanner, and even a business card scanner to keep your paperwork digital and organized. Scan to PDF & Convert to PDF Instantly convert or scan in high resolution. Whether it’s photos to PDF, JPG to PDF, or an image to text conversion, get professional-quality scans in seconds. Edit Documents with Ease Use the built-in document editor to edit documents, crop, rotate, and enhance scans before sharing. Perfect for contracts, notes, or any other paperwork. Sign & Send with eSign Digitally sign with the document signer and send them instantly. Use the eSign feature for contracts, agreements, or any important document. Smart File Management Easily organize scanned files with the built-in file manager and file organizer. Quickly access your documents, rename, categorize, and store them efficiently. On-the-Go Sharing & Printing Use the scan and go functionality to scan multiple pages instantly. Perfect for digitizing paperwork efficiently. Send documents via email, social media, or cloud storage. Use the fax app feature to send faxes directly from your phone. Need a hard copy? The app works as a PDF printer for iPhone, making it easy to print your files instantly. Advanced OCR & Image to Text Extract text from scanned documents using OCR text scanner technology. Convert image to text, edit content, and copy important details with ease. Multiple File Formats & Conversions Seamlessly convert scanned documents with the built-in file converter. Turn JPG to PDF, use the jpeg converter, or convert to PDF for easy sharing. Perfect for Business & Personal Use This app is more than just a camera scanner—it’s a complete productivity tool. Whether you need an ID scanner or card scanner, this app has you covered. Upgrade with Air Apps One Subscribe to Air Apps One and unlock 30+ premium apps for productivity, fitness, learning, and more—all in one seamless subscription. Subscription Options: 1-week Subscription – $4.99 1-month Subscription – $9.99 1-year Subscription – $69.99 Manage & Cancel Anytime Payments will be charged to your iTunes account at purchase confirmation and at the start of each renewal. Free trials automatically convert to paid plans unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal in iTunes settings. Cancellation takes effect after the current period ends, and you’ll be downgraded to the free version. Unused trial time is forfeited upon upgrading to a paid plan. EU users can cancel within 14 days via the Apple App Store. Refunds are not available once the app has been downloaded and used. Stay Connected: Web: https://airapps.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airapps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airappsco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airappsco Privacy Policy: https://airapps.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://airapps.co/terms Support: Contact us at support@airapps.co

Screenshots

Scanner4 screens
Scanner Air4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner Air at 75% against Scanner's 0%. Scanner Air also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 51 months). Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scanner Air sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner ships an update every 51 months, Scanner Air every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scanner versus Scanner Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerScanner Air
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamAir Apps Systems

Customer experience

Scanner

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Scanner Air

All ratings5,225 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative20.4%

Bugs and requests

Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Scanner Air

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty unsubscribing
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to adjust color/lighting settings
  • One-time purchase option
  • More transparency on subscription details

In-app purchases

None

Scanner

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Scanner Air

Subscriptions11
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$4.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • Air Apps One Starter - 1 Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$9.997 Days
  • Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Month2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Air Apps One - 1 Year1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • Air Apps One - 1 Month$199.991 Month

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanner Air free?
Scanner Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scanner or Scanner Air have ads?
Scanner shows ads; Scanner Air does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanner or Scanner Air?
Scanner ships an update every 51 months, and Scanner Air every 8 days. Most recently, Scanner was updated on August 16, 2026 and Scanner Air on September 24, 2026.

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