Comparison

Docs Scanning vs SelfScan

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

Head to head
About

Docs Scanning

Instantly scan multi-page documents, receipts, business cards, and more using your device's camera. Easily crop, adjust brightness, and save copies in color or grayscale. Share scanned documents via email or print them wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Multi-page document scanning
  • Scan whiteboards, receipts, business cards, books
  • Automatic cropping and adjustment
  • Brightness adjustment for low light
  • Color or grayscale saving options
  • Share via email
  • Print via AirPrint
  • Unlimited document creation
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

SelfScan

Features
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Compatibility: Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone.Scan, Save and Share your documents. By using SelfScan, documents can be digitized and saved for future use or can be shared with anyone using iPhone. Want to have a safe scan app for self? Self Scan is your ultimate answer. Bengal has its own scanning app now. Download Self Scan! Create your own archive! With SelfScan, By using SelfScan, documents can be digitized and saved for future use or can be shared with anyone using iPhone. Want to have a safe scan app for self? Self Scan is your ultimate answer. Bengal has its own scanning app now. Download Self Scan! Create your own archive! With SelfScan. Developed by Department of Information Technology & Electronics, Government of West Bengal.

Screenshots

Docs Scanning4 screens
SelfScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SelfScan at none against Docs Scanning's shown. SelfScan also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 55 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Docs Scanning ships an update every 55 months, SelfScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Docs Scanning versus SelfScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocs ScanningSelfScan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamalingam SivaramakrishnanSOCIETY FOR NATURAL LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

In-app purchases

None

Docs Scanning

No in-app purchases

None

SelfScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Docs Scanning free?
Docs Scanning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SelfScan free?
SelfScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Docs Scanning or SelfScan have ads?
Docs Scanning shows ads; SelfScan does not.
Which is updated more often, Docs Scanning or SelfScan?
Docs Scanning ships an update every 55 months, and SelfScan fortnightly. Most recently, Docs Scanning was updated on October 4, 2026 and SelfScan on September 23, 2026.

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