# ScanCam vs Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanCam at 74% against Scanner's 24%. ScanCam also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Scanner's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanCam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanCam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanCam has 469 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ScanCam's written reviews are positive against 24% of Scanner's.

ScanCam ships an update every 2 months, Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanCam | Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancam-scanner-for-iphone/id1278581763/reviews)** | [3.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-text-and-notes/id1544473590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **469** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 35 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [People Talent Tech Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276114260) | [Appsorama Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541341045) |

## 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


### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-text-and-notes/id1544473590)

Transform physical documents into digital files with this mobile scanner. Quickly capture IDs, receipts, and more, then organize, edit, and share them as PDFs or JPGs. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and cloud integration.

**Highlights:** High quality PDF and JPG scans, Live border detection and perspective correction, OCR text conversion, E-sign documents, File and folder organizer, Cloud storage integration, QR code scanning

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Week | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanCam free?

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

### Is Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScanCam or Scanner?

ScanCam is rated higher. ScanCam averages 4.4 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while Scanner averages 3.5 from 47 ratings.

### Do ScanCam or Scanner have ads?

Scanner shows ads; ScanCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScanCam or Scanner?

ScanCam ships an update every 2 months, and Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, ScanCam was updated on September 21, 2026 and Scanner on September 24, 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.*