Scan App + vs Camera Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan App +
Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Quickly capture documents, receipts, and images, then convert them into high-quality PDFs. Easily share your scans via email or cloud storage services.
- Portable document scanner
- Convert to PDF
- High-quality scans
- Multiple scanning options (B&W, Color, Grayscale)
- Adjustable PDF file size
- Cloud storage integration
- Multiple export options
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Scan documents to PDF. Super Fast! Scan App + turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable scanner. It’s a tiny scanner in your pocket. Scan in 3 easy steps; capture, preview then send. Email, save to Files App or Photos App. Scan to pdf then upload directly to Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive. Scanning options include Black & White, Colour or Grayscale. Control pdf file size with large, medium and small file size options. Just about anything is scannable: ∙ Scan App + is with you on the go: Scan receipts, business cards, forms, contracts. ∙ Scan to pdf for keepsake: Pictures, magazine articles, newsprint, books, recipes. ∙ Scan documents to take with you: Travel docs, whiteboards, coupons, barcodes, grocery list, music scores. Cam Scanner: Camera works as a cam scanner and will automatically detect paper when placed on a contrasting background. Scan one page or multiple pages at the same time with Scan App +. High Quality Scans: Scan photos as Black & White, Colour, Grayscale or Original Photo. Scan App + uses the latest mobile scanning technology to create high quality scans. Control the file size with large, medium and small options. Save, Send and Share: Email pdf files of your scanned docs. Scan App + can upload directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive. Save scanned photos to Photos App. Save to iCloud via Files App or send to another app. With 9 export options Scan App + makes it easy to send document scans. Always have a tiny scanner with you. Scan App + is a fast PDF Scanner that will become an indispensable tool in your everyday life. If you like Scan App + please rate us on the App Store. If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at support@sarrada.com. Scan App + Unlimited is available for purchase as Lifetime or Subscription: 1 Year, 1 Month or 3 Months. Check in app for exact pricing in your region. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. https://www.sarrada.com/app/privacy.htm https://www.sarrada.com/termsofservice.htm
Camera Scanner
Transform your device into a portable document scanner. Capture documents, edit them with powerful OCR technology, and securely store or share them as PDFs. Easily sign and manage an unlimited number of files and folders.
- Accurate PDF scanning
- Powerful OCR text editing
- Edit and sign documents
- Manage unlimited files/folders
- Secure document storage
- Easy document sharing
- Scan handwritten and printed material
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The Camera Scanner - PDF app offers you the most accurate PDF scanning capabilities using our powerful text editing (OCR) engine. With enhanced Optical Character Recognition software, you can now edit and sign documents much easier. Your device will become your essential portable document scanner. Manage an endless number of files and folders with just a few taps and keep all your documents securely in one place. You can even share your favorite documents with others easily and immediately or sign them. Use your phone to scan any hand written, printed or graphic material such as: - Contracts - Business Cards - Expenses - School or university documents - Books - Notes - IDs (Driver's License, Passports, Personal Identification, etc) - Tax Forms & Tax Documents PDF Document Scanner with OCR app is easier than ever to use and with a pixel perfect design. Simply follow these easy steps: - SCAN documents from your camera, photos or even from your clipboard - EDIT your documents in order to fit your needs (crop, blur and use many other filters) - PRINT or SHARE your PDF files with anyone via email, message or any other platform that you use - COPY TEXT from your digital scans - STORE securely all your documents on your device with no additional cloud storage cost involved - SIGN your docs in a secure environment This app is your best ally for scanning purposes! -------------------------------------- PDF Document Scanner with OCR Premium Subscription -------------------------------------- Upgrade to the Premium version in order to: - Share your files with no limits - Use our powerful character recognition engine (OCR) to copy and edit text from your scanned files - Enjoy an ad-free experience Document Scanner – PDF, OCR app has different subscription plans. Subscription payments are charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period or trial. Subscriptions starting with a trial automatically renew for the indicated price after the trial period ends. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the trial period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase ("Settings" -> "iTunes & App Store" -> "Apple ID" and select "Subscriptions") * Link to Terms of Use: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#terms-of-service * Link to Privacy Policy: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan App + at 44% against Camera Scanner's 13%. Scan App + also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Camera Scanner's advantage is chart position (#84 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Scan App + sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Camera Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scan App + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.1K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Scan App +'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan App + | Camera Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better | 4.5 (6.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | 6.4K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #84 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sarrada Software Inc | Position Mobile Ltd SEZC |
Customer experience
Scan App +
Camera Scanner
User reviews
Scan App +
From 7.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear pricing/subscription model
- 🐛 Poor color scanning
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
Camera Scanner
From 6.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Useful for business
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Confusing and misleading
- 🙅♀️ Poor customer service
Bugs and requests
Scan App +
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't scan colors properly
- Doesn't work as expected
- Saves files in larger size than needed
Requested features
4 requests- Allow choosing save folder
- Add WebDAV support
- Improve quality of scanned documents
- Provide more free features
Camera Scanner
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Scanning functionality not working as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly
Requested features
3 requests- Option to save scans locally
- Ability to share scans easily
- Clearer subscription management
In-app purchases
Scan App +
- Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
- Unlimited 7$4.997 Days
- Unlimited 30$9.991 Month
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- Unlimited 90$19.993 Months
- Unlimited 365$23.991 Year
- Unlimited Lifetime Upgrade$29.99
- Unlimited Lifetime$35.99
Camera Scanner
- FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$1.497 Days
- FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$5.497 Days
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- FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$7.497 Days
- Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Scanner Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Scanner Premium$19.991 Year
Questions
Is Scan App + free?
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