Comparison

Scanner App vs Camera Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Scanner App

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
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Scan paper into clean, straight pages, find the page you need in seconds, and fill in and sign forms right on your iPhone or iPad. NEED TO SCAN A DOCUMENT? - Point your camera at the paper. Scanner finds the edges, straightens the page and cleans it up. - Scan as many pages as you need into one document. - Forgot a page? Add more pages to the same document anytime. - Need two documents in one? Add the pages of one to the other. ONLY HAVE A PHOTO OF IT? - Pick the photo from your library. Scanner turns it into a clean, straight page, like a scan. - Not happy with the clean-up? Switch back to the original photo. - You can also share pictures to Scanner from Photos, Files and other apps. LOOKING FOR A DOCUMENT? - Search by its name, or by words printed on its pages: a name, an address, "warranty", "deposit". - Scanner reads your pages right on your device. GOT A FORM TO FILL IN AND SIGN? - Type your answers right on the page. - Draw your signature once, then add it to any page. Drag it into place and resize it with your finger. MADE A MISTAKE? - A page came out wrong? Retake it, crop it, rotate it, or move it up or down. - Deleted a document? It waits in Recently Deleted for 30 days. All of the above needs no subscription. Keep as many documents as you like. NEED TO SEND IT? (SCANNER ALL ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION) - Send any document as a PDF by email, message or AirDrop. - Print it, or save it to Files. - Your PDF comes out at real paper size, with words you can select and search. - Scanner keeps files small for email and upload forms. Still too big? Use Share Smaller Copy. - Copy words straight off a page. YOUR DOCUMENTS STAY PRIVATE - No account to create. - Everything is kept on your device (and in its backups). - Scanner never sends your documents anywhere unless you send them. Sent pages carry no location or camera details. USED SCANNER BEFORE? Your scans from the previous version move over on their own the first time you open this one. Works on iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. Scanner All Access is an auto-renewing subscription (weekly, monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://fierce-inlet-63133.herokuapp.com/scanner-term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://fierce-inlet-63133.herokuapp.com/scanner

About

Camera Scanner

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
Currently charting
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The Camera Scanner - PDF app offers you the most accurate PDF scanning capabilities using our powerful text editing (OCR) engine. With enhanced Optical Character Recognition software, you can now edit and sign documents much easier. Your device will become your essential portable document scanner. Manage an endless number of files and folders with just a few taps and keep all your documents securely in one place. You can even share your favorite documents with others easily and immediately or sign them. Use your phone to scan any hand written, printed or graphic material such as: - Contracts - Business Cards - Expenses - School or university documents - Books - Notes - IDs (Driver's License, Passports, Personal Identification, etc) - Tax Forms & Tax Documents PDF Document Scanner with OCR app is easier than ever to use and with a pixel perfect design. Simply follow these easy steps: - SCAN documents from your camera, photos or even from your clipboard - EDIT your documents in order to fit your needs (crop, blur and use many other filters) - PRINT or SHARE your PDF files with anyone via email, message or any other platform that you use - COPY TEXT from your digital scans - STORE securely all your documents on your device with no additional cloud storage cost involved - SIGN your docs in a secure environment This app is your best ally for scanning purposes! -------------------------------------- PDF Document Scanner with OCR Premium Subscription -------------------------------------- Upgrade to the Premium version in order to: - Share your files with no limits - Use our powerful character recognition engine (OCR) to copy and edit text from your scanned files - Enjoy an ad-free experience Document Scanner – PDF, OCR app has different subscription plans. Subscription payments are 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 subscription period or trial. Subscriptions starting with a trial automatically renew for the indicated price after the trial period ends. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the trial period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase ("Settings" -> "iTunes & App Store" -> "Apple ID" and select "Subscriptions") * Link to Terms of Use: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#terms-of-service * Link to Privacy Policy: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#privacy-policy

Screenshots

Scanner App4 screens
Camera Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner App at 53% against Camera Scanner's 13%. Scanner App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Camera Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 558) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 558, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner App ships an update every 9 days, Camera Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Scanner App versus Camera Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner AppCamera Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (558 ratings) — better4.5 (6.4K ratings)
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews — better13.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5586.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#85 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuturaApp, Inc.Position Mobile Ltd SEZC

Customer experience

Scanner App

All ratings556 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

Camera Scanner

All ratings6,419 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative78.9%

User reviews

Scanner App

From 558 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Camera Scanner

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Scanner App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

1 request
  • Allow use of app without subscription after purchase

Camera Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Scanning functionality not working as expected
  • Subscription not canceling properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save scans locally
  • Ability to share scans easily
  • Clearer subscription management

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scanner App

Subscriptions3
  • Scanner All Access$2.997 Days
  • Scanner All Access$4.991 Month
  • All Access Package$29.991 Year
8 purchases

Camera Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$5.497 Days
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  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$7.497 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scanner Premium$19.991 Year

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 558 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 November 6, 2026 and Camera Scanner on November 7, 2026.

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