Comparison

Scan it vs Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Scan it

This app transforms your device into a portable scanner, allowing you to capture documents and convert them into shareable PDFs. It offers text recognition to extract actionable information like phone numbers and email addresses from your scans.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and photos
  • Convert scans to PDF
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • Automatic iCloud backup
  • Adjust scan edges
  • Apply image filters
  • Share recognized text
Features
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Easy to use scanner. Convert scans into PDF for easy sharing. *Free version offers 5 scans every month. Upgrade to Pro to remove the limit* The app can export scanned documents as PDF and also does text recognition (OCR). You can easily access all text content or perhaps just the website address or phone number. You scanned documents are automatically saved to iCloud Drive and available on all your Apple devices. iPad version supports drag and drop so you can quickly drag scanned documents to other apps. | Scan Scan one or multiple pages and adjust the edges if needed before saving the final scan. The app automatically detects the edges of the document for better experience. You can rotate the scanned document or apply Grayscale, Black & White or Photo filters. Just make sure to do these edits before confirming the scan. | Export Easily share scanned documents as individual images or create PDF from all the pages in one scan. | iCloud All scanned documents are automatically uploaded to your iCloud Drive for easy access and backup. Just look for the "Scan it" folder. You can also customize this to export single PDF from multiple scans. | Text Recognition Scan it features OCR which means that scanned text will get recognized and you can quickly make use of it. For example if you scan business card you will get tappable links in results allowing you to make a call, send an email, open Safari or maps depending on the contents. This recognized text can also be easily shared. Examples where app can help: * Scan business cards to quickly save contact information like an email or phone number * Scan receipts to keep track of expenses * Scan interesting book pages or other articles for later * Scan and archive invoices and other important documents * Paper notes, mindmaps and other important texts so you never lose it

About

Document Scanner

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and more into professional PDFs on the go. Organize, edit, and share your scanned files securely.

Highlights
  • Scan documents easily
  • Automatic document cropping
  • Advanced scanning filters
  • Edit documents and PDFs
  • Clean scans with artifact removal
  • iCloud backup for documents
  • Export as PDF or JPG
  • PDF tools: password protect, compress, convert
Features
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Scan anything on paper and turn it into a clean, professional PDF in seconds. Scan Studio is the scanner that lives in your pocket, ready whenever a receipt, contract, or handwritten note needs to become a proper document. Here is the problem with paper: it gets lost, it fades, and it is never with you when you need it. Scan Studio fixes that. Point your camera at a page and the app finds the edges, straightens the angle, removes shadows, and gives you a sharp scan that looks like it came from an office scanner. Keep snapping and a 20 page contract becomes one tidy PDF, ready to email before you have even left the room. WHY YOU WILL WANT IT ON YOUR HOME SCREEN SAVE TIME EVERY DAY Scanning takes seconds, not minutes. Capture page after page without stopping, so long documents are no longer a chore. Import photos or existing PDFs and work with everything in one place. It works just as well on iPad as on iPhone, so you can scan with whichever device is in your hand. LOOK PROFESSIONAL Smart filters powered by machine learning clean up your scans, sharpen the text, and remove artifacts, so the PDF you send to a client or a landlord looks polished. Set page sizes, reorder pages, and export exactly what you want. ONE APP FOR ALL YOUR PDF JOBS Stop juggling a different app for every little task. Merge several files into one, split a long PDF into parts, compress a heavy document so it actually sends, add a watermark, or lock sensitive files behind a password. From the moment you point your camera at a page to the moment the finished PDF lands in someone's inbox, everything happens in one place. KEEP EVERYTHING ORGANIZED AND PRIVATE Store your documents in folders in the built in library, so the receipt from last March takes seconds to find, not an afternoon. Back everything up privately with iCloud, using your own Apple account and no third party servers. Your documents stay yours, and only you can access them. WHAT PEOPLE SCAN WITH SCAN STUDIO Receipts and expenses for tax season. Contracts, agreements, invoices, and bills. ID cards and passports. Homework, lecture notes, and whole textbook chapters. Recipes, warranties, whiteboards after a meeting, and the kids' drawings you cannot bear to throw away. If it fits in front of your camera, it fits in Scan Studio. EVERYTHING INSIDE • Fast scanning with automatic edge detection, plus manual crop when you want full control • Automatic shadow and artifact removal for clean, readable pages • Color, grayscale, and black and white filters tuned for documents • Multi page scanning into a single PDF • Search inside your documents • Merge, split, and reorganize PDFs • Compress PDFs to save space and add watermarks • Password protect sensitive documents • Convert images to PDF, or PDF pages to images • Document library with folders to keep everything tidy • Private iCloud backup and sync across your iPhone and iPad • Export and share as PDF or JPG, print, or upload to your favorite cloud drive WHAT USERS SAY "By far the best scanner app I've come across! And I've downloaded and used a ton of different ones, this one has simple yet effective options and layout. I would highly recommend this to anyone that wants a straight to the point scanner app!" - Bwallis52 "I downloaded this a few days ago as I needed to scan a document. It had 20 pages and I wanted one file. This was so easy to use." - BendedKnee "Beautiful and fast scanner app, try it and see for yourself." - halabibk SCAN STUDIO PRO Go Pro to unlock the full toolkit, including exports, merging, and iCloud Backup and Sync. Subscriptions are easy to manage, and you can cancel any time from the app settings. HERE TO HELP Questions or ideas? Support is built right into the app and a real person will get back to you. We read every message. Download Scan Studio and clear the paper off your desk today.

Screenshots

Scan it4 screens
Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scan it at 4.9 against Document Scanner's 4.7. Scan it also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Document Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (556 vs 137). 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. Scan it sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Document Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan it holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 137 and 556 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Scan it's written reviews are positive against 90% of Document Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan it ships an update every 3 weeks, Document Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scan it versus Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan itDocument Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (137 ratings) — better4.7 (556 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.1% of reviews
Number of ratings137556 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB74 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFilip NemecekMobato Ltd

Customer experience

Scan it

All ratings137 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Document Scanner

All ratings556 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

Scan it

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Document Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Scanned documents not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved multi-page scanning
  • Optical character recognition accuracy improvements
  • Offline mode for full functionality

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Scan it

One-time4
  • Coffee-sized Tip$1.99
  • Lunch-sized Tip$3.99
  • Book-sized Tip$7.99
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  • Scan it Pro$7.99
4 purchases

Document Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scan Studio Pro: Lifetime Pass$14.99

Questions

Is Scan it free?
Scan it is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan it or Document Scanner?
Scan it is rated higher. Scan it averages 4.9 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Document Scanner averages 4.7 from 556 ratings.
Do Scan it or Document Scanner have ads?
Neither Scan it nor Document Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan it or Document Scanner?
Scan it ships an update every 3 weeks, and Document Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan it was updated on October 8, 2026 and Document Scanner on October 9, 2026.

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