# Scan App + vs Camera Scanner

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 (#83 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan App + | Camera Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-app-plus/id1264425656/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 6.4K |
| Positive reviews | **43.7% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 86 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarrada Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/814563625) | [Position Mobile Ltd SEZC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519177812) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan App +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-app-plus/id1264425656)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 7 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited 30 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 90 | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited 365 | $23.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Lifetime Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear pricing/subscription model
- 🐛 Poor color scanning
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't scan colors properly
- Doesn't work as expected
- Saves files in larger size than needed

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing save folder
- Add WebDAV support
- Improve quality of scanned documents
- Provide more free features


### Camera Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Useful for business

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Confusing and misleading
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Scanning functionality not working as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Option to save scans locally
- Ability to share scans easily
- Clearer subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan App + free?

Scan App + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Camera Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan App + or Camera Scanner?

Scan App + is rated higher. Scan App + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Camera Scanner averages 4.5 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Scan App + or Camera Scanner have ads?

Neither Scan App + nor Camera Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan App + or Camera Scanner?

Scan App + ships an update monthly, and Camera Scanner monthly. Most recently, Scan App + was updated on October 11, 2026 and Camera Scanner on October 12, 2026.

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