PDF Scanner App, OCR vs Smart Printer App ™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Smart Printer App ™
Print photos, documents, and PDFs directly from your iPhone to wireless printers. Easily scan and import files from various sources for convenient printing. Features ink-saving mode and support for multiple printers.
- Wireless printing from iPhone
- Scan and print documents/photos
- Import files from various sources
- Ink saving mode
- Multiple printer support
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Print from your iPhone instantly, easily, and conveniently! Smart Printer: Smart Printer is an application that allows you to print directly from your iPhone to almost any Printer without cumbersome cables. Just click the connect button and you can easily print photos, print documents (including PDF, Word), and any invoice. Smart Printer will make your printing easier and more convenient than ever. The Smart Printer will automatically search for supported devices over the local wireless network. It will then quickly connect to a compatible printer, now you can print anything on your phone. More specifically, our application also can scan photos and print documents directly with the camera to make your printing much faster. Key Features: --CONNECT & PRINT Connect the device to any Wireless Printer ( Wifi printer ) and print at any time with a simple Wi-Fi connection. --SCAN & PRINT To print photos, or documents, use the built-in scanner. -- IMPORT & PRINT You can now efficiently and conveniently import documents from Files, Photos, iCloud, Clipboard, and Webpage. --INk SAVING MODE Print documents and photos with less ink. --MULTIPLE PRINTER SUPPORT From any Wireless Printer, you may easily print documents If you connect your device to the same wifi network as the printer, it will print instantly. Note: To print efficiently and conveniently, verify that your device is linked through the same Wireless network as the Printers. Disclaimer: we are a third-party app that is not affiliated with official brands include Canon, HP, Brother, Epson, Samsung, Xerox, and Dell, this is not an official app of these brands. Rules that apply to all subscriptions: –Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase –Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period –Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal –Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://ws.wisdomalls.com/log/wisdom/terms_of_use Privacy Policy: https://ws.wisdomalls.com/log/wisdom/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Scanner App, OCR at 78% against Smart Printer App ™'s 4%. PDF Scanner App, OCR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. PDF Scanner App, OCR sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer App ™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PDF Scanner App, OCR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 138 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PDF Scanner App, OCR's written reviews are positive against 4% of Smart Printer App ™'s.
PDF Scanner App, OCR ships an update monthly, Smart Printer App ™ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Scanner App, OCR | Smart Printer App ™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (204 ratings) — better | 3.5 (138 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 3.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 204 — better | 138 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INFOSOFT Informations- und Dokumentationssysteme GmbH | WISDOM DATA LIMITED |
Customer experience
PDF Scanner App, OCR
Smart Printer App ™
In-app purchases
PDF Scanner App, OCR
- 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
- Day Pass Document Share$3.99
- Docutain Premium$49.99
Smart Printer App ™
- Smart Printer Weekly PRO$7.997 Days
- Printer Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Printer Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
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- Smart Printer Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
- Printer Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
- Smart Printer Yearly PRO$49.991 Year
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