Scan it vs SuperScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan documents and photos
- Convert scans to PDF
- Text recognition (OCR)
- Automatic iCloud backup
- Adjust scan edges
- Apply image filters
- Share recognized text
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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
SuperScan
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Document + iPhone Camera = Endless Scanning! SuperScan is a lightweight, easy-to-use scanning and document editing software that makes it easy to create stunning digital documents on the go for FREE. You can use SuperScan anywhere, even if you don’t have access to the internet, a laptop, or a conventional scanning and printing device. We provide cost-free, smooth scanning & editing with this secured tool. Available for iPhone devices! We provide: DOCUMENT SCANNING: Take advantage of our intelligent scanning technology, a must-have for employees always on the move, pupils and instructors, or anyone involved in a business, regardless of its size. Transform your files into exportable digital documents, edit them to suit your needs, and share them as PDF, JPG, or Plain text! AUTOMATED SMART TOOLS: -AI detection and savvy adjustment of document borders -Contrast adjustment, color correction, and multiple other editing options -Multi-lingual OCR (Effective Text Recognition) VARIOUS SCANNING MODES FOR FREE: -PAPER BOOKS– scan multiple-page documents easily -PASSPORT & ID – Securely scan your documents for digital identification. -LABELS & BUSINESS CARDS - Safely store important consumer and business-related information for later use -DEGREES & ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS - Efficiently scan & export vital educational records for easier sharing while preserving colors & crisp details SuperScan securely stores all documents locally on your device, and neither we nor any third party can access them. SuperScan: Your scanning super-hero! We’d love to hear from you! Reviews always help us improve our apps, so leave one.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperScan at none against Scan it's 4. SuperScan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Scan it sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SuperScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Scan it | SuperScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (137 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 137 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filip Nemecek | SpinX Pte Ltd |
In-app purchases
Scan it
- Coffee-sized Tip$1.99
- Lunch-sized Tip$3.99
- Book-sized Tip$7.99
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- Scan it Pro$7.99
SuperScan
No in-app purchases







