# Doc OCR vs Basic Scan

The clearest difference is monetization model: Doc OCR at free with in-app purchases against Basic Scan's subscription. Doc OCR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Basic Scan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 85%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doc OCR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Basic Scan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doc OCR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 629 and 294 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Doc OCR's written reviews are positive against 95% of Basic Scan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Doc OCR ships an update fortnightly, Basic Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doc OCR | Basic Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-ocr-book-pdf-scanner/id1112445201/reviews)** | [4.5 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scan-pdf-scanner-ocr/id1437323368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **629** | 294 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 251 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) | [INWARD INSIGHT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437323367) |

## What reviewers say

### Doc OCR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-ocr-book-pdf-scanner/id1112445201)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner and text recognition tool. Easily capture, organize, and share documents, books, and receipts. Features include smart image processing, PDF annotation, and secure offline OCR.

**Highlights:** Scan and recognize text from various sources, Save scans as searchable PDFs, Photo collage mode for multi-page documents, Automatic document edge detection and image correction, Organize scans with folders and drag-and-drop, Export OCR text as TXT or DOCX, Send faxes directly from the app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Doc OCR Pro BRONZE (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Doc OCR Pro BRONZE (Annually) | $28.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Fax Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For One Month | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Fax Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For Three Months | $12.99 | one-time |
| 20 Fax Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For Six Months | $22.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid product
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 👍 Reliable and useful
- 👍 Helpful features
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Issues with email/sharing functionality
- 🐛 Problems with curved page scanning
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 💡 Need for more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain files
- Email functionality not working as expected
- Issues with curved page scanning and dewarping
- Problems with syncing and cloud integration

**Requested features**

- Add reader/audio playback feature
- Improve email/sharing options
- Enhance curved page scanning capabilities
- Provide more customization and automation options
- Improve folder/document organization and management


### Basic Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-scan-pdf-scanner-ocr/id1437323368)

Easily capture, scan, and share documents, receipts, and notes. Convert images to high-quality PDFs or PNGs, and extract text using OCR for easy searching. Sign documents and organize your scanned files efficiently.

**Highlights:** Document scanning with edge detection, Image filters for readability, OCR text recognition (20 languages), Digital signature tool, Export as PNG, PDF, or TXT, Organize and manage scanned pages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| اشتراك Premium شهري | $4.99 | per month |
| Basic Scan Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| اشتراك ربع سنوي | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Basic Scan Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| اشتراك Premium سنوي | $39.99 | per year |
| Basic Scan Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Great for scanning documents
- 💡 Convenient for making PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🐛 Edges not always cropped properly

**Reported bugs**

- Manual edge selection can be difficult

**Requested features**

- Automated document naming (time/location)
- AI-powered naming based on paper content
- Automatic edge detection for documents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doc OCR free?

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

### Is Basic Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doc OCR or Basic Scan?

Doc OCR is rated higher. Doc OCR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 629 ratings, while Basic Scan averages 4.5 from 294 ratings.

### Do Doc OCR or Basic Scan have ads?

Doc OCR shows ads; Basic Scan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doc OCR or Basic Scan?

Doc OCR ships an update fortnightly, and Basic Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doc OCR was updated on October 8, 2026 and Basic Scan on October 7, 2026.

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