# Backlit! vs iDocCam

The clearest difference is price: iDocCam at Free against Backlit!'s $1.99. iDocCam also leads on rating (2.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). Backlit!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

iDocCam is free to download; Backlit! costs $1.99 up front. iDocCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Backlit! asks for nothing beyond the download.

iDocCam holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDocCam has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Backlit!'s written reviews are positive against 30% of iDocCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backlit! ships an update every 9 months, iDocCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backlit! | iDocCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlit/id1203029238/reviews) | **[2.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idoccam/id1489559411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislas Chevallier](https://appshunter.io/developer/899758674) | [IPEVO](https://appshunter.io/developer/326593260) |

## What reviewers say

### Backlit!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlit/id1203029238)

Scan documents directly from your iPhone or iPad to a SANE server. Wirelessly connect, configure your device, and save or share your scanned files.

**Highlights:** Wireless SANE server connection, Device configuration, Scan documents from iPhone/iPad, Save to Camera Roll, Share via other apps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### iDocCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idoccam/id1489559411)

Transform your phone into a document camera for large-screen projection. Control your device's camera in real-time and adjust live images. Connect to projectors or external displays for presentations and teaching.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera control, Document camera functionality, Large-screen projection, Wi-Fi connectivity to Visualizer, HDMI/VGA and AirPlay output, Image filters, Video recording

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Features (Monthly Plan) | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Features (Yearly Plan) | $9.99 | per year |
| iDocCam with Full Features | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backlit! free?

Backlit! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iDocCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backlit! or iDocCam?

iDocCam is rated higher. Backlit! averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iDocCam averages 2.4 from 42 ratings.

### Do Backlit! or iDocCam have ads?

iDocCam shows ads; Backlit! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backlit! or iDocCam?

Backlit! ships an update every 9 months, and iDocCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backlit! was updated on October 4, 2026 and iDocCam on October 12, 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.*