# Scanner App vs App ~ Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: App ~ Scanner at 98% against Scanner App's 26%. App ~ Scanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Scanner App's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1.2K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and App ~ Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App ~ Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner App has 12K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 98% of App ~ Scanner's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner App | App ~ Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-docs-scan-and-sign/id1492815018/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNA Consulting GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492815017) | [Livintis W.L.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300276456) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-docs-scan-and-sign/id1492815018)

Easily scan documents, IDs, and photos into digital formats like PDF or JPEG. Add signatures, watermarks, and share your files anywhere. Manage multi-page documents and turn handwritten notes into digital copies on the go.

**Highlights:** Scan documents and photos, Automatic border detection, Export to PDF or JPEG, Add signatures and watermarks, Manage multi-page documents, Share via email or cloud, Print via Wi-Fi

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App: Premium Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App: Premium Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Scanner App: Premium Year | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Handy for iPhone
- 💡 Helpful for work, school, and personal use
- 🚀 Very effective scanning system
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Continuous app closures
- 🐛 Unreliable and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Blurry and low-quality scans
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Misleading free trial that turns into a paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when scanning large documents
- Inability to save and resume scans
- Inconsistent performance and functionality

**Requested features**

- Add rotation feature
- Improve OCR accuracy
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Provide better instructions and guidance


### App ~ Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979)

Transform your device into a powerful portable scanner. Capture crisp, clear documents in PDF or JPEG format, with options for B&W or color. Sign documents, extract text, and organize your scans effortlessly.

**Highlights:** No watermarks, no ads, Sign documents, Extract text, Realistic scan filters, Export as PDF or JPEG, Auto border detection, Multi-page scanning

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My PDF Scanner | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner++ Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| My Scanner App | $4.99 | per month |
| App PDF Scanner Neat Scanner | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Document Scanner | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner++ Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 📤 Convenient file export options
- 🔒 Secure scanning
- 💡 Helpful cropping and editing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 💰 Concerns about subscription pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble exporting larger documents
- Inconsistent scanning quality

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for larger documents
- Integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner App free?

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

### Is App ~ Scanner free?

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

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

App ~ Scanner is rated higher. Scanner App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while App ~ Scanner averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

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

Both Scanner App and App ~ Scanner show ads.

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

Scanner App ships an update fortnightly, and App ~ Scanner every 6 days. Most recently, Scanner App was updated on November 9, 2026 and App ~ Scanner on November 7, 2026.

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