# ScanCam vs Camera Scanner

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.

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.

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.

ScanCam ships an update every 2 months, Camera Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanCam | Camera Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancam-scanner-for-iphone/id1278581763/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 469 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#79** |
| Size | 35 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [People Talent Tech Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276114260) | [Position Mobile Ltd SEZC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519177812) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancam-scanner-for-iphone/id1278581763)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Pro Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Pro Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during multi-page scanning
- Inconsistent document quality

**Requested features**

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


### Camera Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #79 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 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 28, 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.*