Comparison

DocuScan vs CalenDraw

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

Head to head
About

DocuScan

Easily scan, edit, and sign any document with advanced editing tools and signature creation. Organize your files with folders and search, then save and export to various cloud services.

Highlights
  • Fast document scanning with auto-detection
  • Editing tools: brightness, contrast, B&W filter
  • Create, save, and apply custom signatures
  • Add stamps, logos, and images
  • Document folders and search functionality
  • Export to cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive)
Features
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▶ Scan, Sign & Save ANY Type of Document Easier Than Ever! We pride ourselves in developing the simplest and most easy to use apps. Here's a brief overview of the many features you'll find in DocuScan. • Fast Scanning with Document Format Auto-Detection • Editing Capabilities including Brightness/Contrast & Black/White Filter • Easily Create & Apply Your Signature, Save and Re-Use Again • Apply Stamps, Logos & Images To Your Document! • Stay Organized With Document Folders & Search Functionality • Save & Export to All iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and many more! ---------------------------- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS DocuScan is free to download and use. Some features are locked for our Premium users. All customers are offered 3-day free trial period for our Premium Version. Should you choose to continue, we offer a single yearly auto-renewing subscription option starting at just $99.99. Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at http://codex.persona.co/privacy-policy http://codex.persona.co/terms-of-use

About

CalenDraw

This app combines handwritten notes, drawings, and calendars in a single digital workspace. It allows for direct annotation on your calendar with a stylus, event management, and integration with other popular calendar and reminder services. Organize your thoughts and schedule visually.

Highlights
  • Handwritten notes and drawings on calendar
  • Color-coded scheduling
  • Drag and drop event rescheduling
  • Keyboard event entry
  • Calendar and reminder integration
  • Full-text search
  • Customizable widgets
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Transform your ideas into beautifully organized plans with CalenDraw, where creative expression meets efficient planning. Seamlessly blend handwritten notes, drawings, and calendars in one intuitive digital workspace. CalenDraw is your digital planner reimagined. Make Your Calendar Personal • Write and draw directly on your calendar with Apple Pencil • Color code your schedule to stay organized • Drag and drop events to reschedule • Enter events with keyboard using rich text when your Pencil isn't handy Seamless Integration • Import events from Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook • Sync with iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Integrate with Apple Reminders • Get notifications on your iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac • Add widgets to your Home Screen for quick views Stay Organized • Create and manage multiple task lists • Check off completed tasks • Link journal entries to specific dates • Organize thoughts in separate notebooks • Switch between Month, Week, and Day views Power Features • Find anything instantly with full-text search across all your calendars, notes, and tasks • Keep your planning seamless by connecting your Apple Reminders • Save time by storing your favorite drawing tools and colors in the Pencil Case for quick access Perfect for: Students combining class schedules with study notes Professionals planning creative projects Anyone who loves to visualize their plans and ideas Visual thinkers and creative organizers Journal enthusiasts and planners Subscription Information: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account after the trial ends upon confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled 24-hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.databenice.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.databenice.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

DocuScan4 screens
CalenDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CalenDraw at 57% against DocuScan's 0%. CalenDraw also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). DocuScan's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. DocuScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and CalenDraw sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CalenDraw holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalenDraw has 3.5K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DocuScan's written reviews are positive against 57% of CalenDraw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocuScan ships an update every 4 months, CalenDraw every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DocuScan versus CalenDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuScanCalenDraw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (174 ratings)4.5 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1743.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtlas Apps Ltd.DataBeNice LLC

Customer experience

DocuScan

All ratings174 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CalenDraw

All ratings2,941 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive57.0%
Neutral16.5%
Negative26.5%

Bugs and requests

DocuScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CalenDraw

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Reminders showing up on wrong dates
  • Calendar dates not aligning correctly
  • Inability to delete task lists
  • Keyboard getting stuck
  • Pencil drawing functionality not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Separate pages for notebooks and task lists
  • Option to remove animations
  • Ability to import photos/images
  • Weekly and yearly calendar views
  • Handwriting-to-text conversion

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DocuScan

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited - Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$39.991 Year
5 purchases

CalenDraw

Subscriptions5
  • CalenDraw Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • CalenDraw Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • CalenDraw Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • CalenDraw Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is DocuScan free?
DocuScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalenDraw free?
CalenDraw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DocuScan or CalenDraw?
CalenDraw is rated higher. DocuScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while CalenDraw averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.
Do DocuScan or CalenDraw have ads?
DocuScan shows ads; CalenDraw does not.
Which is updated more often, DocuScan or CalenDraw?
DocuScan ships an update every 4 months, and CalenDraw every 2 weeks. Most recently, DocuScan was updated on November 2, 2026 and CalenDraw on November 7, 2026.

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