Comparison

Basic Scan vs uScan

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

Head to head
About

Basic Scan

Easily capture, scan, and share documents, receipts, and notes. Convert images to high-quality PDFs or PNGs, and extract text using OCR for easy searching. Sign documents and organize your scanned files efficiently.

Highlights
  • Document scanning with edge detection
  • Image filters for readability
  • OCR text recognition (20 languages)
  • Digital signature tool
  • Export as PNG, PDF, or TXT
  • Organize and manage scanned pages
Features
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Basic Scan is a simple way to capture and share your documents, letters, notes, business cards, receipts, sketches, homework, and more. Easily convert pictures to scanner quality images or PDFs, and extract text using OCR (optical character recognition) to search the document. Export the results as .png, .pdf, or .txt - try it out now! Use Basic Scan for: * Edge detection of document corners and edit the corners to get the perfect image crop. * Image filters to remove shadows and generate a readable result. * OCR Text Recognition to extract text from image. Now including support for 20 languages! * Sign pages with your signature in red, blue or black. * Share selected documents or pages as images, PDFs, or OCR text. * Add images by gallery or camera in batch mode or one-by-one * Organize, reorder, copy, move or delete selected pages and documents. * Search for keywords in the OCR results of all the documents and pages. Choose from 3 subscription options: - a 1-month subscription with a 3-day free trial period - a 3-month subscription - an annual subscription with a 7-day free trial period. Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. You can cancel your subscription in the App Store account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/basic-scan-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/basic-scan-terms-conditions Got feedback? Please visit https://goo.gl/forms/8zLLRSSGQeB9hNXj1

About

uScan

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Edit scanned files, extract text with OCR, and add electronic signatures. Create high-quality PDF or DOC files for easy sharing and management.

Highlights
  • Scan and edit any document
  • Convert image to editable text (OCR)
  • Add electronic signatures
  • High-quality PDF/DOC output
  • Multi-page scanning
  • File management with folders
Features
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uScan is a fast scanner app that will turn your phone into a portable scanner that fits in your pocket! Go paperless with our fast PDF scanner – keep high-quality documents handy. Become more productive with our powerful free scanner app: 1. SCAN & EDIT ANY DOCUMENT Scan anything you need, including receipts, contracts, paper notes, fax papers and books. Save, and share any document in just a few taps as multipage PDF or JPEG files. A must-have for accountants, realtors, managers, small business owners, lawyers or students. 2. CONVERT IMAGE INTO EDITABLE TEXT Extract text from any scanned page or image, edit it, and save as a new text document. Our highly accurate OCR scanner recognizes all popular languages. 3. SIGN DOCUMENTS IN JUST ONE TAP Add an electronic signature to your contracts, invoices or bills and send them to business partners, colleagues, or clients on the go. 4. GET HIGH-QUALITY PDF or DOC files Our advanced scanning technology removes shadows, corrects perspective and distortion. Scan anything and get a professional looking PDF or DOC file. Keep the entire office in your pocket and increase your productivity at work, use scanner pro features to manage all your paperwork with ease. Additional features: - Smart image editor - Variety of filters B&W, grayscale or color - Easy sharing options - Multi Page scanning - Automatic shutter and border detection for any scannable object - File manager with folders and drag & drop - Built-in storage - Offline mode PRO scanner features: - Unlimited number of scans and folders - Text Recognition (OCR) - Signature Information about auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The amount charged will depend on the selected plan. Privacy Policy: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/privacy.html Terms Of Service: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/tos.html Subscription Terms: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/subscription.html

Screenshots

Basic Scan4 screens
uScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Basic Scan and uScan both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Basic Scan's written reviews are positive against 47% of uScan's. Basic Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). uScan's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (15K vs 294). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Basic Scan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and uScan sells 10 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 — 4.5 for Basic Scan against 4.6 for uScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K ratings behind it against 294, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Basic Scan's written reviews are positive against 47% of uScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Basic Scan versus uScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic ScanuScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (294 ratings)4.6 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings29415K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINWARD INSIGHT LLCLopofist Limited

Customer experience

Basic Scan

All ratings291 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%

uScan

All ratings15,107 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews565 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative50.1%

Bugs and requests

Basic Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

uScan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scans not properly aligned or cropped
  • App shuts down when scanning large documents
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • Ability to label/organize scanned documents
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Option to use app without subscription

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Basic Scan

Subscriptions6
  • اشتراك Premium شهري3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Basic Scan Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • اشتراك ربع سنوي$11.993 Months
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  • Basic Scan Premium$19.993 Months
  • اشتراك Premium سنوي7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Basic Scan Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
10 purchases

uScan

Subscriptions9
  • Unlimited access$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Unlimited access + PDF editor$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access + PDF editor$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is Basic Scan free?
Basic Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uScan free?
uScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Scan or uScan?
uScan is rated higher. Basic Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while uScan averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.
Do Basic Scan or uScan have ads?
uScan shows ads; Basic Scan does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic Scan or uScan?
Basic Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, and uScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Basic Scan was updated on July 5, 2026 and uScan on September 27, 2026.

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