# DocuScan vs CalenDraw

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DocuScan | CalenDraw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docuscan-scan-save-and-share/id1188651384/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendraw-calendar-notes/id1500028479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 69 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atlas Apps Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637632843) | [DataBeNice LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500028478) |

## What reviewers say

### DocuScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docuscan-scan-save-and-share/id1188651384)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $39.99 | per year |


### CalenDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendraw-calendar-notes/id1500028479)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CalenDraw Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| CalenDraw Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| CalenDraw Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| CalenDraw Pro | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing daily routine
- 👍 Great for planning and journaling
- 👍 Syncs well across devices
- 👍 Customizable writing tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy behavior, crashes, and data loss
- 🐛 Reminders not working as expected
- 🐛 Disappearing notes and entries
- 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*