# ControlPlus vs Mobile Scanner App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Scanner App at 80% against ControlPlus's 26%. Mobile Scanner App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (57K vs 1). ControlPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Scanner App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ControlPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mobile Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Scanner App has 57K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of ControlPlus's written reviews are positive against 80% of Mobile Scanner App's.

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, Mobile Scanner App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ControlPlus | Mobile Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574/reviews) | **[4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-scanner-app-scan-pdf/id1461747901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **57K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#65** |
| Size | 21 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Galbraith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371186521) | [Glority Global Group Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499301607) |

## What reviewers say

### ControlPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574)

Manage your intruder alarm system remotely with this application. It provides complete visibility and operational control, allowing you to receive system event notifications and monitor your security from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm system access, Total operational control, System event notifications, Global monitoring, Complete system visibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mobile Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-scanner-app-scan-pdf/id1461747901)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Grossing · Productivity, #109 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and photos into clear PDFs or JPEGs. Extract text with OCR, organize files, and share them securely.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, receipts, photos, and books, Convert to PDF, Word, or JPEG, OCR text extraction and editing, Automatic border detection and cropping, Sign and edit scanned documents, Organize and share files via cloud, Password protection for documents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| MobileScanner Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Scanner Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| MobileScanner Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scanner Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient and efficient
- 📤 Seamless document sharing
- 🔍 Accurate scanning and image quality
- 🗂️ Helpful file organization and management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model and cancellation process
- 💰 Perceived high subscription cost
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization and editing options

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble with file transfer and email integration
- Inconsistent performance and unexpected crashes
- Issues with subscription management and cancellation

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with cloud storage and productivity apps
- More flexible subscription options or one-time purchase
- Enhanced OCR capabilities and text editing features
- Expanded support for larger document sizes and multi-page scanning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ControlPlus free?

ControlPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mobile Scanner App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ControlPlus or Mobile Scanner App?

Mobile Scanner App is rated higher. ControlPlus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mobile Scanner App averages 4.8 from 57K ratings.

### Do ControlPlus or Mobile Scanner App have ads?

Mobile Scanner App shows ads; ControlPlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, ControlPlus or Mobile Scanner App?

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, and Mobile Scanner App fortnightly. Most recently, ControlPlus was updated on October 7, 2026 and Mobile Scanner App on October 14, 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.*