Comparison

Scanner Air vs Doc Scan

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

Head to head
About

Scanner Air

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Easily digitize, edit, sign, and share PDFs, IDs, and receipts from anywhere. Organize and convert files with advanced OCR and smart file management.

Highlights
  • Fast document scanning
  • Scan to PDF & convert
  • Edit and sign documents
  • Smart file management
  • On-the-go sharing & printing
  • OCR text extraction
Features
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Transform your smartphone into a document scanner and a mobile office. Easily scan, sign, edit, and convert documents from anywhere—whether you're at home, in the office, or on the move. Enjoy the convenience of digitizing and sharing files with just a few taps. Say goodbye to bulky scanners and embrace simplicity. Key Features: Fast Document Scanner Use the document scanner to scan anything—contracts, receipts, notes, or IDs. Works as an ID scanner, receipt scanner, and even a business card scanner to keep your paperwork digital and organized. Scan to PDF & Convert to PDF Instantly convert or scan in high resolution. Whether it’s photos to PDF, JPG to PDF, or an image to text conversion, get professional-quality scans in seconds. Edit Documents with Ease Use the built-in document editor to edit documents, crop, rotate, and enhance scans before sharing. Perfect for contracts, notes, or any other paperwork. Sign & Send with eSign Digitally sign with the document signer and send them instantly. Use the eSign feature for contracts, agreements, or any important document. Smart File Management Easily organize scanned files with the built-in file manager and file organizer. Quickly access your documents, rename, categorize, and store them efficiently. On-the-Go Sharing & Printing Use the scan and go functionality to scan multiple pages instantly. Perfect for digitizing paperwork efficiently. Send documents via email, social media, or cloud storage. Use the fax app feature to send faxes directly from your phone. Need a hard copy? The app works as a PDF printer for iPhone, making it easy to print your files instantly. Advanced OCR & Image to Text Extract text from scanned documents using OCR text scanner technology. Convert image to text, edit content, and copy important details with ease. Multiple File Formats & Conversions Seamlessly convert scanned documents with the built-in file converter. Turn JPG to PDF, use the jpeg converter, or convert to PDF for easy sharing. Perfect for Business & Personal Use This app is more than just a camera scanner—it’s a complete productivity tool. Whether you need an ID scanner or card scanner, this app has you covered. Upgrade with Air Apps One Subscribe to Air Apps One and unlock 30+ premium apps for productivity, fitness, learning, and more—all in one seamless subscription. Subscription Options: 1-week Subscription – $4.99 1-month Subscription – $9.99 1-year Subscription – $69.99 Manage & Cancel Anytime Payments will be charged to your iTunes account at purchase confirmation and at the start of each renewal. Free trials automatically convert to paid plans unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal in iTunes settings. Cancellation takes effect after the current period ends, and you’ll be downgraded to the free version. Unused trial time is forfeited upon upgrading to a paid plan. EU users can cancel within 14 days via the Apple App Store. Refunds are not available once the app has been downloaded and used. Stay Connected: Web: https://airapps.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airapps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airappsco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airappsco Privacy Policy: https://airapps.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://airapps.co/terms Support: Contact us at support@airapps.co

About

Doc Scan

Easily scan documents, receipts, and more into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Features include automatic document recognition, editing tools, OCR text extraction, and secure iCloud syncing for access across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic document recognition
  • Crop and edit scans
  • Apply color schemes
  • Add custom signatures
  • OCR text recognition
  • Share as PDF or JPEG
  • iCloud sync for all devices
Features
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Turn any paper into a clean, searchable PDF or JPG in seconds — no bulky scanner needed, just your phone's camera. Point your camera at a document and Doc Scan automatically detects it and captures the shot. Crop your scan and choose from color, grayscale, black & white, or photo mode to get the cleanest result every time. Once your scan is ready, use built-in OCR to extract accurate text from receipts, bills, passports, contracts, and any other document. Add your own signature to sign documents on the spot — no printing required. Export and share your finished scans as PDFs or JPGs, completely free. Every document is automatically backed up to iCloud, so nothing is lost even if you delete the app, and everything syncs across all your Apple devices. Why people choose Doc Scan: • Scan receipts, bills, passports, contracts, and any paper document • Auto document detection with one-tap cropping • Color, grayscale, black & white, and photo filters • Accurate text recognition (OCR) • Add a signature to sign documents digitally • Export and share as PDF or JPG, free • Automatic iCloud backup and sync across all your devices • App lock to keep your documents private Stop carrying paper. Download Doc Scan and start scanning in seconds.

Screenshots

Scanner Air4 screens
Doc Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner Air at 4.8 against Doc Scan's 4.2. Scanner Air also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 40%) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 21). Doc Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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 Air sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Doc Scan sells 5 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 Air holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Air has 5.2K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Scanner Air's written reviews are positive against 40% of Doc Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Air ships an update every 8 days, Doc Scan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scanner Air versus Doc Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner AirDoc Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better4.2 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAir Apps Systems培 李

Customer experience

Scanner Air

All ratings5,225 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative20.4%

Doc Scan

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Scanner Air

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty unsubscribing
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to adjust color/lighting settings
  • One-time purchase option
  • More transparency on subscription details

Doc Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Scanner Air

Subscriptions11
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$4.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • Air Apps One Starter - 1 Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$9.997 Days
  • Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Month2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Air Apps One - 1 Year1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • Air Apps One - 1 Month$199.991 Month
5 purchases

Doc Scan

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Half-yearly Subscription$11.996 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Scanner Air free?
Scanner Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doc Scan free?
Doc Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner Air or Doc Scan?
Scanner Air is rated higher. Scanner Air averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Doc Scan averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.
Do Scanner Air or Doc Scan have ads?
Neither Scanner Air nor Doc Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Air or Doc Scan?
Scanner Air ships an update every 8 days, and Doc Scan monthly. Most recently, Scanner Air was updated on September 24, 2026 and Doc Scan on September 9, 2026.

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