Scanner vs OCR Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanner
This app offers powerful document scanning with advanced image recognition for text extraction and translation. Easily create PDFs, scan IDs, and manage files efficiently for work or study.
- Fast document scanning
- Automatic edge detection and cropping
- Perspective correction
- High-precision OCR text recognition
- PDF file generation
- Photo translation
- ID scanning
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Scanner is a powerful scanning software, provides document scanning, text recognition, document scanning, create PDF, photo translation and other practical functions. Software use of advanced image recognition technology, combined with automatic edge search, automatic cutting, perspective correction, can batch, fast, efficient processing of all kinds of documents, is your work, learning super good helper. Main function - Fast document scanning, automatic trimming, perspective correction, PDF editing kit available. - High precision character recognition technology, super recognition engine, fast recognition. - PDF file generation, automatic image batch conversion to PDF. - ID scanning, 1:1 reduction to A4 paper. - Batch export, copy and move - Photo translation, multi-language support. - Powerful file management. - Free to capture text content or individual areas on the picture. - Automatic segmentation, maximizing the restoration of original typesetting. Document scan Fast scan documents, automatic edge recognition, automatic clipping, perspective correction, provide a variety of filters for you to choose, one button generation of PDF format, support to add/remove watermark, adjust page number, size, set PDF open password, etc. OCR Recognition Using advanced image recognition technology (OCR), the text in the image is turned into editable content, which you can modify, copy, export, and translate into many languages at will. PDF generation To convert pictures taken or photos in albums to PDF format, you only need to set the conversion area, you can complete the automatic conversion. You can also export the converted PDF documents to your email, mobile phone, or major sharing platforms. ID scan Automatic scanning of various documents, 1:1 reduction to A4 paper, out to handle affairs, work and study necessary. Photo Translation Direct translation of photos or photo albums in the text content, support multiple languages, you can edit, save, share. Subscription specification If you confirm the purchase of the subscription product, iTunes will directly deduct the relevant subscription fee. If the subscription is not cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, the premium account will be automatically renewed for the next period. During the current subscription period, you cannot cancel the use of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel the purchase through the Settings of your iTunes account. User Agreement: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Buffalo-tech/Buffalo-tech.github.io/refs/heads/main/UserAgreement_en Privacy Policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Buffalo-tech/Buffalo-tech.github.io/refs/heads/main/PrivacyPolicy_en Contact us Email address: qnscanner2021@163.com
OCR Scanner
Instantly convert paper documents into high-definition electronic versions with advanced OCR technology. Copy, edit, and search extracted text from scanned documents, bills, and books. Streamline information processing for work and life.
- Scan documents to JPEG/PDF
- Advanced OCR technology
- Extract and edit text
- One-click copy and search
- Portable document management
- Paperless office solution
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【 OCR Scanner - Your portable document management expert 】 "OCR Scanner" is a powerful and versatile scanning tool designed to improve your productivity and ease of life. With just one shot, you can instantly convert paper documents, bills, certificates, books, etc. into high-definition electronic versions, and support JPEG, PDF and other formats to save and share. The application uses advanced OCR technology, can accurately identify and extract the text information in the picture, to achieve one-click copy, edit and search functions. Whether it is a contract, invoice or business card, it can be quickly and accurately converted into editable text, which greatly improves the efficiency of information processing. Whether you are dealing with business documents in the office, reading study materials at home, or dealing with urgent documents on a business trip, OCR Scanner will provide you with efficient and convenient services to make your work and life more relaxed. Let's step into a new era of paperless office and enjoy the convenience brought by science and technology! 【Instructions for automatic subscription service】 Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by users. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. The unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ocr-scanner111/privacy-policy EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner at 90% against OCR Scanner's 0%. Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). OCR Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and OCR Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, OCR Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanner | OCR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 阳杰 刘 | Siyong Studio |
Customer experience
Scanner
OCR Scanner
Bugs and requests
Scanner
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unable to scan documents properly
- Charged for premium features without consent
Requested features
3 requests- Automatic image cropping
- Integration with more cloud storage/email services
- Improved OCR accuracy for different languages
OCR Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scanner
- Consecutive weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Consecutive monthly$2.991 Month
- Consecutive monthly$3.991 Month
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- Consecutive quarter$7.993 Months
- Continuous package year$14.991 Year
- Consecutive year$25.491 Year
- QNScanner+Consecutive year pro7 Days trial$30.991 Year
- 月度VIP$4.99
- 2 years VIP$19.99
- 终身VIP$29.99
OCR Scanner
- week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- yearly$20.991 Year








