# ScanScan(白描) vs SnapScan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnapScan at none against ScanScan(白描)'s 5. SnapScan also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ScanScan(白描)'s advantage is ratings volume (349 vs 25). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanScan(白描) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SnapScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ScanScan(白描) against 4.8 for SnapScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanScan(白描) has 349 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 88% positive.

ScanScan(白描) ships an update every 2 months, SnapScan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanScan(白描) | SnapScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanscan-ocr-text-scanner/id1249901692/reviews) | [4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapscan-ocr-scanner/id1501281753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **349** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [新乐 陶](https://appshunter.io/developer/826439308) | [OrangeBay Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262698465) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanScan(白描)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanscan-ocr-text-scanner/id1249901692)

This app uses advanced machine learning to accurately extract editable text from images and documents. It can also scan and convert documents into clear PDF files, with support for batch processing and multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Machine learning for accurate OCR, Edit and export OCR results (.txt, .docx), Multi-language text recognition, Scan documents to image/PDF, PDF to image conversion, Batch processing (OCR, color filter), Multi-language translation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Provide food for cat | $2.99 | one-time |
| 普通会员(永久) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 普通会员(优惠) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 黄金会员(优惠) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Senior VIP (Permanent) | $5.99 | one-time |


### SnapScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapscan-ocr-scanner/id1501281753)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Automatically detect document edges, enhance image quality by removing shadows, and export high-definition scans as PDFs or images. Easily share your documents via email.

**Highlights:** Automatic document boundary identification, Background removal, High-definition picture generation, Shadow removal for better image quality, One-click HD picture export, Email sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanScan(白描) free?

ScanScan(白描) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SnapScan free?

SnapScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScanScan(白描) or SnapScan?

ScanScan(白描) and SnapScan are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 349 and 25 ratings respectively.

### Do ScanScan(白描) or SnapScan have ads?

Neither ScanScan(白描) nor SnapScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScanScan(白描) or SnapScan?

ScanScan(白描) ships an update every 2 months, and SnapScan weekly. Most recently, ScanScan(白描) was updated on October 16, 2026 and SnapScan on September 23, 2026.

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