Comparison

My Scanner vs DocScan

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

Head to head
About

My Scanner

This app transforms your device into a powerful productivity tool for scanning, editing, and creating documents. It offers advanced PDF editing, an AI writing assistant, and various utility tools to streamline tasks for professionals and students.

Highlights
  • Ultra-fast PDF scanner with smart enhancement
  • Advanced PDF editor with annotation and organization tools
  • AI writing assistant for drafting, summarizing, and rewriting
  • Offline scanning and editing for privacy
  • AR Ruler and Object Counter utilities
  • ID Photo Maker and Math Solver
  • Text Extractor (OCR) and E-Sign documents
Features
Currently charting
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Meet My Scanner – your intelligent all-in-one document and productivity companion. Whether you're scanning receipts, editing PDFs, or creating content with AI, My Scanner transforms your device into a powerhouse for getting things done—faster, smarter, and paper-free. SCAN. EDIT. WRITE. SOLVE. ALL IN ONE PLACE. Designed for professionals, students, and everyday users alike, My Scanner delivers the tools you need to take control of your documents and solve your office and educational tasks - all from your iPhone or iPad. ULTRA-FAST PDF SCANNER • Scan documents, books, notes, or whiteboards in seconds • Smart edge detection & auto-enhancement for crystal-clear quality • Export as high-resolution PDFs or JPGs ADVANCED PDF EDITOR • Add text, highlight, underline, or draw directly on your PDFs • Fill out forms, add e-signatures, or annotate effortlessly • Rearrange, merge, split, and organize pages with drag-and-drop simplicity BUILT-IN AI WRITING ASSISTANT • Write smarter with your personal AI writing companion • Draft emails, create essays, brainstorm ideas, summarize text & more • Rewrite, correct grammar, and even generate content tailored to your style • Available 24/7—no typing limits, no creative blocks SECURE & PRIVATE • Keep your documents safe with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode protection • Offline scanning and editing to protect your privacy MORE SMART TOOLS & UTILITIES - AR Ruler: Instantly measure objects or distances using augmented reality - Object Counter: Use your camera to count multiple items in real time - ID Photo Maker: Create compliant ID photos in seconds—passport, visa & more - Math & Science Solver: Scan handwritten or printed equations and get instant solutions - Invoice Creator: Generate professional invoices on the go - Tax Form Filler: Easily complete and export tax documents - Text Extractor (OCR): Pull editable text from any image or scanned page - E-Sign Documents: Sign contracts and official documents digitally and securely - PDF Converter: Quickly convert PDFs to and from various formats including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, and more — all without leaving the app WHY USERS LOVE MY SCANNER • Combines powerful scanning with intelligent AI writing • Replaces multiple apps with one seamless productivity tool • Works offline for scanning & editing, with full privacy control • Sleek, intuitive interface that gets out of your way Whether you're in the office, classroom, or on the go, My Scanner is your trusted partner for document management and writing assistance. Download now and experience the freedom of smart productivity. Your documents, your words—enhanced by AI. Created with passion by Dream App Studio team. The app contains the following subscription options: Weekly subscription Monthly subscription Quarterly subscription Annual subscription Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of renewal is equal to the value that “Apple’s App Store Matrix” determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: http://dreamappstudio.com/privacy_policy.html Terms of Service: http://www.dreamappstudio.com/terms_of_use.html

About

DocScan

Transform your device into a powerful PDF scanner and QR code reader. Digitize documents, extract text, sign, edit, and organize files with AI-enhanced precision. Ideal for professionals, students, and personal organization.

Highlights
  • Digitize documents into PDF/JPG
  • Multi-page document scanning
  • Digital signature creation and application
  • Document editing and markup tools
  • OCR text extraction
  • QR code scanning
  • AI-enhanced scanning and border detection
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Simplify scanning with DocScan: The effortless way to turn your iPhone into a feature-rich PDF scanner and QR code reader! DocScan is your pocket-sized powerhouse for scanning and editing documents, extracting texts, converting scans to PDFs, and deciphering QR codes with ease and precision. With DocScan, managing paperwork is a breeze, whether you're a professional on the move, a student juggling assignments, or simply organizing personal documents. FEATURE-PACKED PDF SCANNER - Quickly digitize documents: Scan receipts, notes, invoices, business cards, and more. Effortlessly export them as high-quality PDF or JPG files. - Multi-Page PDFs: Assemble multi-page documents with ease. Perfect for reports, presentations, and lengthy contracts. - Signing: Sign any scanned document with your signature. Create and save custom signatures for easy use later. - Edit documents easily: markup, highlight, blur, add formatted text, rotate, crop, grayscale, and remove pages. - OCR (optical character recognition): Extract a part of a scanned text and paste it where you need it. - Import smartly: Automatically detect and import document photos, handwritten notes, and receipts from your photo library into dedicated folders. Simply select a category, and DocScan will sort and sync everything for you. - Organize files in folders: Streamline your workflow by grouping your business, study, personal, and other documents in dedicated folders. YOUR GO-TO QR CODE READER: Need to scan a QR code? DocScan handles that seamlessly, making it your all-in-one scanning solution. SIGN AND SEND DocScan allows you to scan any paper document and add your signature for easy sending as a PDF. SAFE AND SECURE With DocScan, your documents remain confidential. Keep your sensitive PDFs protected from prying eyes. AI-ENHANCED SCANNING Advanced AI technology automatically detects borders, enhances sharpness, and corrects perspective—ensuring your scans are clear and readable. PDF SCANNER FOR EVERY NEED Whether it's a single receipt or a stack of pages, DocScan caters to all scanning scenarios. It's the document scanner that adapts to you. USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE Enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface that makes scanning documents as simple as snapping a photo. WHY CHOOSE DOCSCAN? - Fast and reliable PDF scanning - Signing and signature management - Powerful editing tools - Automatic AI importing - Optical character recognition - Advanced AI for perfect scans - QR code reader integrated - Secure document management Experience the next level of scanning with PRO features: - Scan and share unlimited PDFs - Sign any document in seconds - Scan and save multiple page documents - Extract text with OCR - Go ad-free for a cleaner interface Languages supported by OCR: English (United States), French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Cantonese (Simplified), Cantonese (Traditional), Korean, Japanese, Russian, Ukrainian, Thai, Vietnamese. When you confirm your purchase, your App Store account will be charged for the subscription cost. Remember, your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew or cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Jumping into a premium subscription from a free trial? Any unused portion of your trial will be forfeited. Renewal costs will be based on your chosen Subscription Plan. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal by heading to your Account Settings after purchase. Need assistance? Our Customer Support is here to help. Download DocScan today and step into a world where document scanning is as fast, easy, and reliable as you need it to be. Your on-the-go office awaits in the palm of your hand! Disclaimer: Contains AI-generated content & synthetic performers by Tightrope Interactive, Inc. Privacy Policy: https://docscan.live/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://docscan.live/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

My Scanner4 screens
DocScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

My Scanner and DocScan both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of My Scanner's written reviews are positive against 42% of DocScan's. My Scanner also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 1.7K) and chart position (#43 vs #199). 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. My Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and DocScan sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.7 for My Scanner against 4.7 for DocScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Scanner has 21K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of My Scanner's written reviews are positive against 42% of DocScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Scanner ships an update monthly, DocScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
My Scanner versus DocScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy ScannerDocScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings) — better4.7 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better1.7K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#43 — better#199
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDream App Studio UABTightrope Interactive, Inc.

Customer experience

My Scanner

All ratings20,477 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews695 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative32.4%

DocScan

All ratings1,653 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.9%

User reviews

My Scanner

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient scanner
  • 🚀 Excellent scanning quality
  • 👍 Helpful and user-friendly
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Warped or distorted images
  • 🔒 Unauthorized charges and billing issues
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 App crashes or freezes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees

DocScan

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Excellence
  • 🙌 Helpful
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 💜 Appreciated

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive
  • 🔒 Forced subscription
  • 🚫 Didn't want
  • ⚠️ Billing issues

Bugs and requests

My Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not saving edits or scans properly
  • Inability to zoom in on scanned documents
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve export and sharing options
  • Provide better customer support
  • Add more customization and editing tools

DocScan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription cancellation issues
  • Redirected to wrong app

Requested features

1 request
  • Make it free

In-app purchases

13 purchases

My Scanner

Subscriptions13
  • My Scanner App1 Month trial$4.997 Days
  • My Scanner: PDF Scan & Print7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • My Scanner App7 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • My Scanner App1 Month trial$8.997 Days
  • Papers Scanner App7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Free Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Unlimited Scans & PDF Editing3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • My Scanner App7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • My Scanner App2 variants$14.991 Month
  • My Scanner App$19.991 Month
  • Papers Scanner App$39.991 Year
  • My Scanner App2 variants$39.993 Months
  • My Scanner App2 variants$79.991 Year
9 purchases

DocScan

Subscriptions9
  • Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro$29.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro2 variants$59.991 Year

Questions

Is My Scanner free?
My Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocScan free?
DocScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Scanner or DocScan?
My Scanner is rated higher. My Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while DocScan averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do My Scanner or DocScan have ads?
Both My Scanner and DocScan show ads.
Which is updated more often, My Scanner or DocScan?
My Scanner ships an update monthly, and DocScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Scanner was updated on November 2, 2026 and DocScan on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, My Scanner or DocScan?
My Scanner currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and DocScan at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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