# DocuScan vs QuickScan

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DocuScan | QuickScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docuscan-scan-save-and-share/id1188651384/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atlas Apps Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637632843) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## 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 |


### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

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:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
- 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

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


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