Comparison

DocuScan vs QuickScan

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

QuickScan

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents, extract text using OCR, and add signatures. It integrates seamlessly with iOS, automates workflows, and allows for flexible exporting to various cloud services and formats, all processed locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Camera scanning with auto-detection
  • OCR text recognition
  • Digital signature addition
  • Automated file naming and export
  • Cloud service integration
  • iOS Widgets and Siri Shortcuts
Features
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The app is 100% FREE, with NO ads and NO data collection. Donations are possible to support the project. QuickScan is the easiest & quickest yet super-powerful scanner on iOS. Main features: ### iOS integration ### • QuickScan has been designed specifically for iOS & iPadOS for seamless integration and an exceptional user experience. ### Scan & import ### • Scan with your camera (automatic document detection & automatic angle correction) • Import existing images • Import existing PDF files • Organize your documents in folders ### OCR (text recognition) ### • Professional-quality OCR on images and existing PDFs • Make documents searchable with text integrated into PDFs (search, select, copy, paste) • Automatic language detection and dictionary matching for highly accurate results ### SIGN ### • Add signatures to your documents • Create signatures with your finger, Apple Pencil, or import existing signatures • Adjust size and color for a polished look ### Automate ### • Automatic document/file naming with patterns (e.g., document date, title, issuer, time, text, counter) • 'Export Favorites': Automatically export to preconfigured locations (cloud, email, etc.) with custom settings (color, black & white, filename, format) • 'Export Groups': Export to multiple locations simultaneously by grouping Export Favorites • Automatic deletion of documents after successful export • iOS Home screen & Lock screen Widgets & Control Center controls. Associate an Export Favorite to the widget for instant export to that favorite after the scan started by tapping the widget. • Place document automatically in the configured folder when the scan is started from a Widget/Shortcut associated to an Export Favorite • Siri Shortcuts compatible • Launch scan directly from the home screen with a long press on the app icon (or using a widget) ### Export ### • Export in PDF with the recognized text integrated (very advanced feature). This allows to search/copy & paste into the generated PDF. • Export recognized text as a .txt file • Export as images with optional filters (grayscale, black & white) • Save to cloud services with Favorites (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, WebDAV, paperless-ngx, pCloud, NAS, SMB, NextCloud, and more) • Export anywhere (to Files, to any Drive, E-mail, message, Airdrop, …), or to the cloud • Apply image filters (grayscale, black & white), crop, rotate images • Easily adjust output file size and quality with real-time size estimation • ... and much more, there are really many useful features Everything is processed on your device: No internet connection required and ZERO data collection. There’s no quicker, easier way to scan, OCR, and manage documents beautifully SUPPORTED LANGUAGES FOR OCR: • ENGLISH • GERMAN • FRENCH • SPANISH • ITALIAN • PORTUGUESE • CHINESE • KOREAN • JAPANESE • UKRAINIAN • RUSSIAN • VIETNAMESE • THAI • ARABIC • ARABIC NAJDI • Danish • Swedish • Dutch • Norwegian • Norwegian Nynorsk • Norwegian Bokmål • Czech • Polish • Romanian • Turkish • Indonesian • Malay • Other languages are supported but do not benefit from the enhanced accuracy provided by language dictionaries I hope you’ll save a lot of time thanks to the efficiency of QuickScan! Your privacy matters: everything happens locally, on your device! This app does not use any server. No personal data is collected. QuickScan is 100% free to use (no ads, does not sell your data). In-app purchases are optional donations to help me support development and bring future updates. They do not restrict the app's functionality. --------- The privacy policy and terms of use can be found here: https://quickscanapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

DocuScan4 screens
QuickScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickScan at 98% against DocuScan's 0%. QuickScan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). DocuScan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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 QuickScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4.1K 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 98% of QuickScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DocuScan versus QuickScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuScanQuickScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (174 ratings)4.9 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1744.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtlas Apps Ltd.iSolid apps

Customer experience

DocuScan

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

QuickScan

All ratings4,078 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,132 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.2%

Bugs and requests

DocuScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QuickScan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when exporting JPG files
  • Issues with WebDAV integration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
  • Option to save scans directly to a local folder
  • Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DocuScan

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

QuickScan

Subscriptions3
  • Donation: 1 good coffee$4.991 Month
  • Donation: 1 book for my kids$19.991 Year
  • Donation: 1 book for my kids3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time7
  • Donation: One good coffee$4.99
  • 1 Small Thank You$5.99
  • Donation: One good lunch$19.99
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  • Donation: One book for my kids$24.99
  • Donation: 6 Years Anniversary$34.99
  • Donation:1 healthy family meal$49.99
  • Donation: 1 toy for my kids$49.99

Questions

Is DocuScan free?
DocuScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickScan free?
QuickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DocuScan or QuickScan?
QuickScan is rated higher. DocuScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while QuickScan averages 4.9 from 4.1K ratings.
Do DocuScan or QuickScan have ads?
DocuScan shows ads; QuickScan does not.
Which is updated more often, DocuScan or QuickScan?
DocuScan ships an update every 4 months, and QuickScan every 2 weeks. Most recently, DocuScan was updated on November 2, 2026 and QuickScan on November 7, 2026.

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