# Document Scanner Pro vs Patch Utilities

The clearest difference is price: Document Scanner Pro at Free against Patch Utilities's $1.99. Document Scanner Pro also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Patch Utilities's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Document Scanner Pro is free to download; Patch Utilities costs $1.99 up front. Document Scanner Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Patch Utilities asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Document Scanner Pro against 5.0 for Patch Utilities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Document Scanner Pro has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Document Scanner Pro ships an update every 6 months, Patch Utilities fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Document Scanner Pro | Patch Utilities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-pro-ocr/id1451424880/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-utilities/id6504952483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 68 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nihat Basmacı](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231971218) | [Shawn Revels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429958152) |

## What reviewers say

### Document Scanner Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-pro-ocr/id1451424880)

Capture documents with your camera and convert them into editable text. Translate scanned text into different languages. Share your scanned documents via email.

**Highlights:** Camera scanning, Text recognition (OCR), Text translation, Email sharing, PDF conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Patch Utilities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-utilities/id6504952483)

This app provides oilfield professionals with a suite of tools for unit conversions, complex calculations, tank tracking, and documentation. It includes a terminology glossary, quiz section, and downloadable JHA sheets to enhance efficiency and safety on-site or in the office.

**Highlights:** Oilfield terminology quiz with leaderboards, Specialized unit conversion tools, Advanced calculators for oilfield operations, Tank water level tracking, Operational notes and documentation, Comprehensive oilfield handbook, Customizable Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) sheets

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Document Scanner Pro free?

Document Scanner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Patch Utilities free?

Patch Utilities costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Document Scanner Pro or Patch Utilities?

Patch Utilities is rated higher. Document Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Patch Utilities averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Document Scanner Pro or Patch Utilities have ads?

Neither Document Scanner Pro nor Patch Utilities shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Document Scanner Pro or Patch Utilities?

Document Scanner Pro ships an update every 6 months, and Patch Utilities fortnightly. Most recently, Document Scanner Pro was updated on September 8, 2026 and Patch Utilities on July 6, 2026.

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