Comparison

Doc vs Hello Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Doc

This app uses OCR to extract text and table data from images, converting them into editable text, spreadsheets, or PDFs. It supports batch scanning, handwriting recognition, and translation, making it ideal for digitizing documents, notes, and financial information.

Highlights
  • Image to Text Conversion
  • Image to Excel/Spreadsheet/PDF
  • Batch Scanning
  • Tabular Data Extraction
  • Multi-language OCR
  • Handwriting Recognition
  • Secure Documents
Features
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Document Scanner - OCR Image to Text and Spreadsheet Converter Optical Character Recognition (OCR) enables accurate detection and extraction of text from images, with built-in support for automatic language identification. The Doc: Image to Excel Converter app goes beyond traditional OCR by offering advanced features like handwriting recognition and intelligent table extraction from scanned documents, forms, and images. Effortlessly convert images into editable text, spreadsheets (CSV or Excel), or PDFs. Perfect for digitizing books, notes, financial statements, receipts, and more. Key Features: • Convert Image to Text Tired of manually typing notes from books or printed pages? Just snap a photo or choose an image, and the app will accurately convert it to text without typing. • Convert Image to Excel, Spreadsheet, and PDF Extract both text and structured table data from documents. Ideal for financial reports, medical forms, invoices, and more. Convert scanned images into .xlsx, .csv, or .pdf formats instantly. • Batch Scan Support Scan and convert multiple images at once for handling large volumes of documents efficiently. • Tabular Data Extraction Extract rows and columns from images and load them directly into Excel. Supports intelligent table detection for accurate conversion. • Multi-language OCR (60+ languages) Supports text recognition in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and many more. • Translate Extracted Data Translate extracted tables or text into 50+ languages for seamless international use. • Secure Your Documents Protect your scans using a passcode or biometric authentication. • Smart Area Selection Focus only on the part of the image containing text, even if it includes graphics. • Scan History and Clipboard Actions Keep track of all scanned documents. Easily copy text, open URLs, make calls, send emails, or paste content anywhere. • Handwriting Recognition Convert handwritten notes and scanned paper documents into digital, editable text. • Capture or Import Images Use your camera to scan in real-time or import from your gallery. Supports text extraction from screenshots as well. Why Choose Document Scanner OCR++? • Highly accurate text and table recognition • No limits on file size or number of conversions • Instant conversion of bank e-statements, receipts, and more • Output files ready to use in Word, Excel, or PDF • Clean and user-friendly interface • Fast, lightweight, and powerful Stop wasting time typing manually. Download the Doc: Image to Excel Converter app today and instantly convert your images into editable, shareable, and searchable content.

About

Hello Scanner

Features
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Your Pocket Scanner. Anytime, Anywhere. Scan, sign, and share documents effortlessly with Hello Scanner — the all-in-one scanner in your pocket. Designed for students, households, and professionals, Hello Scanner eliminates the need for bulky equipment. Whether you're working from home or on the go, scanning has never been easier. SCAN. EDIT. STORE. SHARE. OCR. SCAN: -Scan anything — notes, receipts, invoices, whiteboards, and more -Automatic or manual scanning options -Batch scanning for multiple pages -Choose from color, grayscale, or black & white modes -Customize image quality as needed EDIT: -Easily crop, rotate, and fine-tune your scans -Adjust corners with precision for a perfect result STORE: -Save scans locally or to iCloud for access across all your iOS devices SHARE: -Share PDFs or images via Airdrop, Messages, Mail, and more OCR (Text Recognition): -Convert scanned images to editable text -Extract text from PDFs in just a tap

Screenshots

Doc4 screens
Hello Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hello Scanner at none against Doc's shown. Doc's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Doc sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hello Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doc ships an update monthly, Hello Scanner every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Doc versus Hello Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocHello Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad ShahidHans Babylone

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Doc

One-time3
  • Tier 1, Credit + No Ads$2.99
  • Tier 2, Credit + No Ads$4.99
  • Tier 3, Credit + No Ads$6.99
1 purchases

Hello Scanner

One-time1
  • Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Doc free?
Doc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hello Scanner free?
Hello Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Doc or Hello Scanner have ads?
Doc shows ads; Hello Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Doc or Hello Scanner?
Doc ships an update monthly, and Hello Scanner every 16 months. Most recently, Doc was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hello Scanner on October 19, 2026.

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