# Scanner App vs QuickScan

The clearest difference is rating: QuickScan at 4.9 against Scanner App's 3.5. QuickScan also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 58%) and ads (none vs shown). Scanner App's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 98% of QuickScan's.

Scanner App ships an update every 3 months, QuickScan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner App | QuickScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-pdf-documents-scan/id1465845962/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voice Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463498615) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-pdf-documents-scan/id1465845962)

This app extracts text from images and screenshots, supporting over 10 languages. You can edit, copy, and paste the recognized text. It offers a free trial for its subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Extract text from images, Recognize text in 10+ languages, Edit recognized text, Copy and paste text, Supports screenshots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| full-feature-subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| full-feature-subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| full-feature-subscription | $69.99 | per year |


### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents, extract text using OCR, and add signatures. It integrates seamlessly with iOS, automates workflows, and allows for flexible exporting to various cloud services and formats, all processed locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Camera scanning with auto-detection, OCR text recognition, Digital signature addition, Automated file naming and export, Cloud service integration, iOS Widgets and Siri Shortcuts

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 good lunch | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $29.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Medium Thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: One good sandwich | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Big Thank You | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One toy for my kids | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 day off w/ family | $89.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $99.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
- 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
- Option to save scans directly to a local folder
- Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner App free?

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

### Is QuickScan free?

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

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

QuickScan is rated higher. Scanner App averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while QuickScan averages 4.9 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Scanner App or QuickScan have ads?

Scanner App shows ads; QuickScan does not.

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

Scanner App ships an update every 3 months, and QuickScan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scanner App was updated on October 15, 2026 and QuickScan on November 3, 2026.

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