Comparison

ScanCam vs Camera Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScanCam

Transform your device into a portable scanner. Capture, edit, and sign any document, then share it as a PDF or JPEG. Supports single and batch scanning with automatic border detection and various save options.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and images
  • Add e-signatures
  • Export as PDF or JPEG
  • Batch scanning mode
  • Automatic border detection
  • Cloud service integration
  • Print via Wi-Fi
Features
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Scan, Sign & Send! Turn your iOS device into a portable scanner! Scan and edit any document, put your e-signature on each page and share it in PDF or JPEG format. Key Features: * A handy iOS scanner app that can scan any document including receipts, images/photos, cards, paper notes, book pages etc * Fast, easy & perfectly designed for both iPhone and iPad * Has both single & batch mode for multiple scans. Advanced PDF Scanner app: * Scan by camera or choose photos from Camera Roll * Save scans in gray scale, black & white or color * Automatic shutter& border detection for any scannable object * Multipage scanning - scan as many pages as you like Document Editor: * E-sign any document by adding your signature to scans within the app * Re-size, rename & rotate pages by Biz Scanner * Change effect by adding grayscale, B&W or color. Document Sharing Tools: * Share your scans via email * Easy print your scans with any Wi-Fi printer * Share and upload scanned documents to cloud services like Dropbox, Evernote, Yandex Disk, Box, Google Drive or OneDrive. * Export files as PDF * Save files to Camera Roll Choose from different subscription options: - 1 Week Subscription - 1 Month Subscription - 3 Months Subscription - 6 Months Subscription - 1 Year Subscription Subscription Information: Please note: * Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period * You can cancel subscription anytime cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and the cost will be identified. * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase EULA: https://scancam.treadle.tech/privacy Privacy Policy: https://scancam.treadle.tech/terms Got questions or suggestions? Please don’t hesitate to email us at info@people-talent.com.my Or reach us on Facebook to get immediate support Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/peopletalenttech/ We will constantly keep Docs Scanner updated for our users by adding new features & fixing bugs, so please write your review by rating us, it will help us to improve the Docs Scanner.

About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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

Screenshots

ScanCam4 screens
Camera Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

ScanCam and Camera Scanner both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of ScanCam's written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's. Camera Scanner's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 469). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScanCam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ScanCam against 4.5 for Camera Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Scanner has 6.4K ratings behind it against 469, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ScanCam's written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanCam ships an update every 2 months, Camera Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ScanCam versus Camera Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanCamCamera Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (469 ratings)4.5 (6.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4696.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank—#78 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeople Talent Tech Sdn. Bhd.Position Mobile Ltd SEZC

Customer experience

ScanCam

All ratings469 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.9%

Camera Scanner

All ratings6,419 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative79.5%

User reviews

ScanCam

From 469 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning
  • 💡 Useful signature feature
  • 🔒 Secure document storage
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cropping issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Lack of updates
  • 📢 Excessive ads

Camera Scanner

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What 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

ScanCam

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes during multi-page scanning
  • Inconsistent document quality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved cropping controls
  • Cross-platform sharing
  • More language support
  • Better free version functionality

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

5 purchases

ScanCam

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Week Pro Subscription$3.997 Days
  • 1 Month Pro Subscription$7.991 Month
  • 3 Months Pro Subscription$19.993 Months
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  • 6 Months Pro Subscription$29.996 Months
  • 1 Year Pro Subscription$39.991 Year
8 purchases

Camera Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • 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 ScanCam free?
ScanCam 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, ScanCam or Camera Scanner?
Camera Scanner is rated higher. ScanCam averages 4.4 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while Camera Scanner averages 4.5 from 6.4K ratings.
Do ScanCam or Camera Scanner have ads?
Neither ScanCam nor Camera Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanCam or Camera Scanner?
ScanCam ships an update every 2 months, and Camera Scanner monthly. Most recently, ScanCam was updated on September 21, 2026 and Camera Scanner on September 25, 2026.

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