# QuickScan vs Swift Paperless

The clearest difference is monetization model: Swift Paperless at free against QuickScan's free with in-app purchases. QuickScan's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 68) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Swift Paperless sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.9 for Swift Paperless. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4K ratings behind it against 68, 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 97% of Swift Paperless's.

QuickScan ships an update fortnightly, Swift Paperless every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickScan | Swift Paperless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews) | [4.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-paperless/id6448698521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **98.1% of reviews** | 96.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) | [Paul Gessinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/867006427) |

## 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 using your device's camera or import existing files. It features advanced OCR for text recognition, allows digital signatures, and automates export processes. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with automatic detection, Import PDFs and images, OCR for text recognition and searchability, Add digital signatures, Automated file naming and export, Siri Shortcuts and Widgets integration, Export to cloud services and local storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**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


### Swift Paperless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-paperless/id6448698521)

This app allows users to manage documents directly from their iOS device. It seamlessly integrates with a self-hosted document management system, ensuring data privacy and control. Easily find, categorize, and add new documents on the go.

**Highlights:** Native iOS integration, Paperless-ngx compatibility, Document finding, Document categorization, Add documents from phone

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee money | $3.99 | one-time |
| Proper thank-you | $8.99 | one-time |
| Above and beyond | $17.99 | one-time |
| Legendary generosity | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickScan free?

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

### Is Swift Paperless free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuickScan or Swift Paperless?

QuickScan and Swift Paperless are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4K and 68 ratings respectively.

### Do QuickScan or Swift Paperless have ads?

Neither QuickScan nor Swift Paperless shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickScan or Swift Paperless?

QuickScan ships an update fortnightly, and Swift Paperless every 2 months. Most recently, QuickScan was updated on September 23, 2026 and Swift Paperless on September 18, 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.*