# SnapScan vs Scan.Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnapScan at none against Scan.Plus's 3. SnapScan also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Scan.Plus's advantage is ratings volume (771 vs 25). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan.Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SnapScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SnapScan against 4.8 for Scan.Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan.Plus has 771 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of SnapScan's written reviews are positive against 85% of Scan.Plus's.

SnapScan ships an update weekly, Scan.Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapScan | Scan.Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapscan-ocr-scanner/id1501281753/reviews)** | [4.8 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **771** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 84.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OrangeBay Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262698465) | [Alohi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172555270) |

## What reviewers say

### SnapScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapscan-ocr-scanner/id1501281753)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Automatically detect document edges, enhance image quality by removing shadows, and export high-definition scans as PDFs or images. Easily share your documents via email.

**Highlights:** Automatic document boundary identification, Background removal, High-definition picture generation, Shadow removal for better image quality, One-click HD picture export, Email sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scan.Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125)

This app uses AI to provide high-quality mobile document scanning. It offers intelligent text extraction, translation, summarization, and editing capabilities. Securely manage, organize, and share your scanned documents with advanced features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scanning and enhancement, OCR for text extraction and editing, AI translation and summarization, Magic Eraser for unwanted elements, Secure PDF and JPG management, E-signature and fax integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan.Plus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan.Plus Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Scan.Plus Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 💡 Innovative AI-powered features
- ⭐ Excellent overall performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 📦 Limitations in free/beta version

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not flipping to show document
- Inability to reconnect after update issues
- Unexpected app behavior after iOS 18 update

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase unlimited AI credits
- More flexible payment options (one-time purchase)
- Improved camera controls (e.g., flip camera option)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapScan free?

SnapScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scan.Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SnapScan or Scan.Plus?

SnapScan is rated higher. SnapScan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Scan.Plus averages 4.8 from 771 ratings.

### Do SnapScan or Scan.Plus have ads?

Neither SnapScan nor Scan.Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SnapScan or Scan.Plus?

SnapScan ships an update weekly, and Scan.Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnapScan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scan.Plus on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*