Folda vs Document Scanner & Cam Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Folda
Transform your phone into a portable scanner to capture documents, receipts, and notes with high quality. Extract text using OCR, sign documents electronically, and share them in various formats like PDF, JPEG, or TXT. Securely store and manage all your important paperwork effortlessly.
- Instant high-quality document scanning
- Smart OCR for text extraction
- Export in PDF, JPEG, or TXT
- Electronic signature for forms
- Multi-page PDF creation
- Document translation
- Barcode and QR code scanning
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Turn paper into sharp, searchable PDFs. Folda scans, reads and organizes your documents right on your iPhone and iPad — free and unlimited, with no watermark and no account. SCAN ANYTHING • Apple’s document camera finds the page, captures it automatically and scans many pages in a row • Straighten, rotate and clean up with Enhanced, Grayscale, Black & White and Whiteboard filters • Import photos and PDFs from Photos and Files, or open them in Folda from other apps FIND ANY WORD • On-device text recognition (OCR) makes every page searchable • Search all your scans at once, even handwriting, and jump straight to the right page • Copy text from any page, have it read aloud, or translate it SIGN, REDACT AND SHARE • Fill in and sign with Apple Markup • Redact names and numbers for good before you share • Share as searchable PDF, JPG, PNG or plain text; merge, split and reorder pages; print • Scan QR codes and barcodes ORGANIZED FOR YOU • Names suggested from what’s on the page • Folders, tags, list or grid, and Recently Deleted • Spotlight search, Siri Shortcuts, a Quick Scan widget and Control Center buttons PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Scanning, text recognition, search and naming happen on your device • No account, no tracking, and your documents are never uploaded Folda PRO (optional subscription or one-time purchase) • Apple Intelligence, on the device: summaries of long documents, questions about a document, smart names and folders, and expense CSVs from receipts (supported devices) • 300 dpi exports and password-protected PDFs • App Lock with Face ID or passcode • Share many documents at once and automatic backup to a folder you choose • Scan the front and back of an ID card or driver’s license onto one page at actual size, so a printout works like a photocopy • Book mode that splits an open book into pages, and business cards straight to Contacts Scanning, text recognition and PDF export stay free and unlimited without Pro. Folda is the new DocScan. Documents from DocScan move over automatically. Terms of Use: https://navlab.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://navlab.app/privacy Questions? support@navlab.app
Document Scanner & Cam Scan
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful, high-quality document scanner with Doc Scaney. Designed with a sleek, intuitive dark-mode interface, Doc Scaney makes digitizing your paperwork fast, easy, and professional. Whether you're capturing receipts, contracts, or multi-page reports, get crisp, perfectly aligned scans in seconds. Key Features * Smart Auto-Detection: The camera instantly identifies document edges and captures the page automatically, ensuring a perfect, distortion-free scan every time. * Advanced Editing Tools: Easily crop, rotate, and refine your scans to get the perfect look. Need a specific format? Resize your scanned pages to standard dimensions like A4 or Letter with a single tap. * Seamless Multi-Page Scanning: Scan lengthy documents without missing a beat. Use the visual grid view to quickly drag, drop, and reorder pages exactly how you need them. * Organized File Management: Keep your digital workspace tidy. Quickly access your recent scans directly from the home screen or use the built-in search bar to find older documents instantly. * Flexible Export Options: Share your documents exactly how you want them. Export as high-quality PDFs or JPGs, print directly from the app, or send them via email or your favorite messaging apps. Perfect For * Professionals managing contracts, business cards, and invoices on the go. * Students digitizing whiteboard notes and study materials. * Anyone looking to easily declutter their desk and go paperless. Simplify your workflow and carry a professional scanner right in your pocket. Download Doc Scaney today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Document Scanner & Cam Scan at none against Folda's 2. Document Scanner & Cam Scan also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Folda sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Document Scanner & Cam Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Folda ships an update monthly, Document Scanner & Cam Scan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Folda | Document Scanner & Cam Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (85 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anh Nguyen | Reva Desai |
In-app purchases
Folda
- DocScan Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- DocScan Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
Document Scanner & Cam Scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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