Comparison

Scanner vs DocScanly

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

Head to head
About

Scanner

Easily scan documents, extract text with OCR, and convert them into editable files. This tool offers quick scanning, automatic editing, and convenient export options for notes, contracts, and travel itineraries.

Highlights
  • One-click accurate text recognition
  • Automatic document trimming
  • Intelligent OCR text recognition
  • Edit, copy, save, or share text
  • Scan handwritten notes
  • Manage contracts and documents
Features
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The easiest and most easy to use photo capture artifact, one-click shooting accurate scanning text recognition [Quick Scan] Align the document directly to shoot, immediately complete the scan, the mobile phone is the scanner [Automatic editing] powerful editing function, automatically trimming the proofing file outline directly [Accurate recognition] Intelligent OCR text recognition, the text on the picture immediately becomes text [Quick Export] Recognition results can edit, copy, save or share txt text, convenient for life work What can you do with the text scanning king? "With the handwritten class notes, I can scan it and turn it into a txt file. It is super convenient to review! On the other day's notes, the teacher's blackboard book can be taken directly and turned into text to digest and learn." - Student Xiao Ming "Contract, documents, a lot, how to manage it, I have to use the text scanning king to directly scan into the computer, it is especially convenient to search" - administrative staff Alice "Every day is flying, how can I bring so many file contracts, real-time photo-taking scanning is really important to me"--Sales Elite Grace "Air ticket, the big list of the itinerary, when you go out to play, where to look over, directly scan into the phone, it is really super convenient" - travel enthusiast David ...... Text scanning king more features more use scenes waiting for you to crack Oh! We are also continuing to work hard to make better scanning software that you like! --Advanced Account -- This app is a free app. To enjoy more OCR recognition, please upgrade your premium account. Premium account pricing and 1 month from $5.99* 3 months from $9.99* 1 year from $32.99* *The displayed price is $, and the actual cost may be converted to local currency according to your country. Payment will be charged to your 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 of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Premier Account Pricing and Terms 1 month from $5.99* 3 month from $9.99* 1 year from $32.99* For more information:: Privacy Policy: https://www.2h2r.com/beemans/policy.html EULA: https://www.2h2r.com/beemans/eula.html

About

DocScanly

Features
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Scan, organize and understand every page. Tap the scan button to digitize your first document. DOCUMENTS • Crisp scans • Import from photos • Add pages • Rotate • Extract text • Copy text PDF • Create PDF • Name it, pick a folder and save it to your files. • Keep every PDF organized in folders. • Search PDFs • New folder • Print AI ASSISTANT Get clear answers from this document in seconds. • Summarize • Ask a question • Translate PREMIUM AI assistant, instant PDFs and no ads. • AI summary, Q&A and translation • Instant PDFs — no ads to watch • No banner ads anywhere • PDFs without watermark Payment is charged to your account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your account settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scanner4 screens
DocScanly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scanner at none against DocScanly's shown. DocScanly's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and DocScanly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, DocScanly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scanner versus DocScanly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerDocScanly
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhi Sys LimitedMersas Grup Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions7
  • Premium membership week$3.997 Days
  • OCR SCANNER PREMIUM3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium membership monthly$5.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • UniPass Apps Welcome3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Quarterly Premium Member$9.993 Months
  • Annual senior member$32.991 Year
  • UniPass Apps Pro$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • SINGLE PURCHASE$0.99
3 purchases

DocScanly

Subscriptions3
  • DocScanly Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • DocScanly Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • DocScanly Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocScanly free?
DocScanly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scanner or DocScanly have ads?
DocScanly shows ads; Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanner or DocScanly?
Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, and DocScanly every 4 days. Most recently, Scanner was updated on October 29, 2026 and DocScanly on October 29, 2026.

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