# QuickScan vs Paperparrot

The clearest difference is monetization model: QuickScan at free against Paperparrot's free with in-app purchases. QuickScan also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Paperparrot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for QuickScan against 5.0 for Paperparrot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of QuickScan's written reviews are positive against 87% of Paperparrot's.

QuickScan ships an update every 2 weeks, Paperparrot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickScan | Paperparrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **98.2% of reviews** | 86.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) | [Leo Wehrfritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663611386) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents, extract text using OCR, and add signatures. It integrates seamlessly with iOS, automates workflows, and allows for flexible exporting to various cloud services and formats, all processed locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Camera scanning with auto-detection, OCR text recognition, Digital signature addition, Automated file naming and export, Cloud service integration, iOS Widgets and Siri Shortcuts

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 good lunch | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $29.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Medium Thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: One good sandwich | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Big Thank You | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One toy for my kids | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 day off w/ family | $89.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $99.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
- 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
- Option to save scans directly to a local folder
- Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities


### Paperparrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267)

Organize your documents effortlessly with this native client for Paperless-ngx. Upload, scan, and secure files in various formats. Enjoy offline access, custom views, and powerful search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx instances, Add documents in various formats, Scan documents via camera or network scanner, Secure documents with Face/Touch ID, Extensive search and Spotlight support, Create custom document views, Offline document synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription (1 Year) | $2.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subscription (1 Year) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickScan free?

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

### Is Paperparrot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuickScan or Paperparrot?

Paperparrot is rated higher. QuickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Paperparrot averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do QuickScan or Paperparrot have ads?

Neither QuickScan nor Paperparrot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickScan or Paperparrot?

QuickScan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Paperparrot every 5 weeks. Most recently, QuickScan was updated on October 30, 2026 and Paperparrot on October 27, 2026.

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