Comparison

PDF Scanner App, OCR vs Taurus

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner App, OCR

This app transforms your device into a high-quality document scanner. It offers automatic text recognition for searchable PDFs, secure document management, and flexible storage options. Easily organize, edit, and share your scanned documents.

Highlights
  • HD document scanning
  • Automatic OCR text recognition
  • Secure document management
  • Cloud integration and local storage
  • Edit scans after saving
  • Full-text search
  • Share via email/messenger
Features
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The only Scanner App you need! 1) The integrated document scanner enables fast PDF scans in HD quality. The scan is readable and searchable thanks to automatic OCR text recognition. 2) With the secure document management system and scanner, the right document is at hand in just one click. Paper chaos or going through paper folders are a thing of the past! 3) Optional cloud integration and local storage on the device for maximum security of your documents. 4) Share scannable documents directly via email or messenger. *BENEFITS OF DOCUTAIN* Scan in HD With intelligent document recognition and automatic shutter in the perfect moment, perspective correction, document edge detection, blur-reduction and color correction, you achieve a perfect scan with the PDF scanner app. Create a PDF scan or photo scan, use batch scanning for multiple pages and convert to PDF. Edit Manually crop, color filter, add, reorder, or remove pages. Even after saving, you can still edit the scan of documents. Organize Optional index information when saving a scan (e.g. name, keywords, address, tax relevance, and optical character recognition (OCR)) helps organize and retrieve your digital documents. Index information is automatically recognized so that you receive suitable suggestions for indexing scannable PDFs. Docutain Pro also lets you pay your scanned invoices and monitor expenses through payment providers. You can use the PDF scanner app to manage not only scannable documents with the camera, but also existing photos and PDF documents. This also enables to convert images to PDF files (jpg to pdf). Search & Find Find documents with the help of the detailed search mask, your self-defined criteria or via the full text search thanks to OCR. In addition, quick searches are available, e.g. via keywords or addresses. Share You can export your scannable docs as PDF files and send them directly by mail or text messenger with the mobile scanner. Security & Privacy With optional cloud connection you can protect documents from loss and synchronize them with all your end devices. Available cloud services: GoogleDrive, OneDrive, Dropbox, STRATO HiDrive, MagentaCLOUD, Web.de, GMX MediaCenter, Box, WebDAV, Nextcloud, ownCloud. For maximum security, you can encrypt all data in the scanner app using state-of-the-art methods and protect app access with a password or fingerprint. No external servers are connected, data is stored locally on your device. *USE CASES* Invoices & Contracts Receipts, warranties, business cards, passports, insurance documents + more scannable documents can be managed securely & clearly in one place with relevant information - e.g. end of contract reminder. Tax return Find all tax-related documents within one click. Save time to focus on tax return. Docutain supports you. Rental Documents for service charge settlements can be assigned to the rental parties by means of keywords, without duplications after scanning. This way, billing is done quickly. Apartment handover protocols, meter readings or defects can be easily stored in the DMS. Studies, Homeschooling, Homeoffice Exercise sheets, homework, lecture notes, book pages + more. Share transcripts with fellow students, scan books from the term paper, or send certificates to instructors as space-saving PDF scans. Recipes Create your own cookbook with document types + tags and browse with flexibility combining your criteria with the PDF scanner app and intuitive document manager. Download Docutain, the scanning app, stay organized and keep track with the smart, mobile photo scanner! Contact@Docutain.de Terms of Use http://www.docutain.de/AGBPrivat?Local=en

About

Taurus

Features
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A KOREC Capture module from KOREC Mapping that allows for easy collection and processing of cattle TB tests.

Screenshots

PDF Scanner App, OCR4 screens
Taurus1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Taurus at none against PDF Scanner App, OCR's 19. Taurus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Scanner App, OCR sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Taurus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Scanner App, OCR versus Taurus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner App, OCRTaurus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (204 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings204 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINFOSOFT Informations- und Dokumentationssysteme GmbHK-MATIC

In-app purchases

15 purchases

PDF Scanner App, OCR

Subscriptions13
  • Docutain Premium$3.997 Days
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Docutain Premium$4.991 Month
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  • Docutain Premium monthly subs.3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Docutain Premium Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium$24.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium special offer1 Year trial$47.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium yearly subs.3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Day Pass Document Share$3.99
  • Docutain Premium$49.99
None

Taurus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Scanner App, OCR free?
PDF Scanner App, OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taurus free?
Taurus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Scanner App, OCR or Taurus have ads?
PDF Scanner App, OCR shows ads; Taurus does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner App, OCR or Taurus?
PDF Scanner App, OCR ships an update monthly, and Taurus monthly. Most recently, PDF Scanner App, OCR was updated on September 24, 2026 and Taurus on September 8, 2026.

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