# Scanner App vs Camera Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner App at 53% against Camera Scanner's 13%. Scanner App also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Camera Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 553) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Camera Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Scanner has 6.4K ratings behind it against 553, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's.

Scanner App ships an update every 9 days, Camera Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner App | Camera Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-document-and-photo/id1456675023/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 553 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.6% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 17 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FuturaApp, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444832950) | [Position Mobile Ltd SEZC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519177812) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-document-and-photo/id1456675023)

This app allows you to scan documents and photos, edit images, and manage PDF files. It offers features like OCR text extraction, photo enhancement, and secure local storage. Export and print your files in various formats.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and photos, PDF merging, rearranging, and compression, Photo editing and enhancement, OCR text extraction, Secure local storage with biometrics, Export to JPEG or PDF, AirPrint compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner All Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner All Access | $4.99 | per month |
| All Access Package | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 👍 Great for tax purposes
- 👍 Expedites document generation
- 👍 Useful for urgent scans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Paid app with mandatory subscription
- 💰 Waste of money without subscription
- 💰 Billed differently after purchase
- 💰 Worthless without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- App exits immediately upon opening
- App no longer functions properly after a week
- Shadows turned yellow and everything stayed black and white

**Requested features**

- Allow use of app without subscription after purchase


### Camera Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a portable document scanner. Capture documents, edit them with powerful OCR technology, and securely store or share them as PDFs. Easily sign and manage an unlimited number of files and folders.

**Highlights:** Accurate PDF scanning, Powerful OCR text editing, Edit and sign documents, Manage unlimited files/folders, Secure document storage, Easy document sharing, Scan handwritten and printed material

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Useful for business

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Confusing and misleading
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Scanning functionality not working as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Option to save scans locally
- Ability to share scans easily
- Clearer subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner App free?

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

### Is Camera Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner App or Camera Scanner?

Scanner App is rated higher. Scanner App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Camera Scanner averages 4.5 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Scanner App or Camera Scanner have ads?

Neither Scanner App nor Camera Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner App or Camera Scanner?

Scanner App ships an update every 9 days, and Camera Scanner monthly. Most recently, Scanner App was updated on September 22, 2026 and Camera Scanner on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*