Comparison

QuickScan vs IRIScan PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

QuickScan

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
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The app is 100% FREE, with NO ads and NO data collection. Donations are possible to support the project. QuickScan is the easiest & quickest yet super-powerful scanner on iOS. Main features: ### iOS integration ### • QuickScan has been designed specifically for iOS & iPadOS for seamless integration and an exceptional user experience. ### Scan & import ### • Scan with your camera (automatic document detection & automatic angle correction) • Import existing images • Import existing PDF files • Organize your documents in folders ### OCR (text recognition) ### • Professional-quality OCR on images and existing PDFs • Make documents searchable with text integrated into PDFs (search, select, copy, paste) • Automatic language detection and dictionary matching for highly accurate results ### SIGN ### • Add signatures to your documents • Create signatures with your finger, Apple Pencil, or import existing signatures • Adjust size and color for a polished look ### Automate ### • Automatic document/file naming with patterns (e.g., document date, title, issuer, time, text, counter) • 'Export Favorites': Automatically export to preconfigured locations (cloud, email, etc.) with custom settings (color, black & white, filename, format) • 'Export Groups': Export to multiple locations simultaneously by grouping Export Favorites • Automatic deletion of documents after successful export • iOS Home screen & Lock screen Widgets & Control Center controls. Associate an Export Favorite to the widget for instant export to that favorite after the scan started by tapping the widget. • Place document automatically in the configured folder when the scan is started from a Widget/Shortcut associated to an Export Favorite • Siri Shortcuts compatible • Launch scan directly from the home screen with a long press on the app icon (or using a widget) ### Export ### • Export in PDF with the recognized text integrated (very advanced feature). This allows to search/copy & paste into the generated PDF. • Export recognized text as a .txt file • Export as images with optional filters (grayscale, black & white) • Save to cloud services with Favorites (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, WebDAV, paperless-ngx, pCloud, NAS, SMB, NextCloud, and more) • Export anywhere (to Files, to any Drive, E-mail, message, Airdrop, …), or to the cloud • Apply image filters (grayscale, black & white), crop, rotate images • Easily adjust output file size and quality with real-time size estimation • ... and much more, there are really many useful features Everything is processed on your device: No internet connection required and ZERO data collection. There’s no quicker, easier way to scan, OCR, and manage documents beautifully SUPPORTED LANGUAGES FOR OCR: • ENGLISH • GERMAN • FRENCH • SPANISH • ITALIAN • PORTUGUESE • CHINESE • KOREAN • JAPANESE • UKRAINIAN • RUSSIAN • VIETNAMESE • THAI • ARABIC • ARABIC NAJDI • Danish • Swedish • Dutch • Norwegian • Norwegian Nynorsk • Norwegian Bokmål • Czech • Polish • Romanian • Turkish • Indonesian • Malay • Other languages are supported but do not benefit from the enhanced accuracy provided by language dictionaries I hope you’ll save a lot of time thanks to the efficiency of QuickScan! Your privacy matters: everything happens locally, on your device! This app does not use any server. No personal data is collected. QuickScan is 100% free to use (no ads, does not sell your data). In-app purchases are optional donations to help me support development and bring future updates. They do not restrict the app's functionality. --------- The privacy policy and terms of use can be found here: https://quickscanapp.com/privacy.html

About

IRIScan PDF Scanner

Easily transfer scanned documents from your IRIScan Anywhere 6 scanner to your smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi. Capture various document types for business or personal use, then send them wirelessly to your mobile devices or computer.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi document transfer
  • Scan contracts, receipts, business cards
  • Transfer to smartphone and tablet
  • Wireless transfer to computer
  • Portable scanner companion app
Features
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This application has been designed for use with IRIScan Anywhere 6 scanners. You can easily transfer scanned documents from IRIScan Anywhere via Wi-Fi to your smartphone and tablets. The all-new IRIScan Anywhere 6 Wifi includes Wi-Fi connectivity that lets you instantly transfer all your images to your smartphone or even tablet. The free IRIScan Anywhere app available on the App Store connects your OS device to your IRIScan Anywhere quickly and easily. IRIScan Anywhere 6 is an extremely compact, lightweight scanner that can easily be slipped into a bag and taken anywhere. Powered by a powerful lithium-ion battery rechargeable via USB, this portable scanner works anywhere without being connected to a computer! It easily captures all types of documents: contracts, business cards, receipts, forms... you name it! It's a perfect choice for SME users and mobile players alike. Not only is this scanner practical for business - it's also perfect for simply scanning images, drawings and notes. You can also simply send them via Wi-Fi to your mobile devices or computer. For mobile devices, dedicated iOS apps are available online to make your transfers a breeze!

Screenshots

QuickScan4 screens
IRIScan PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickScan at 98% against IRIScan PDF Scanner's 0%. QuickScan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 2). IRIScan PDF Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, monetization model 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. QuickScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IRIScan PDF Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of QuickScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of IRIScan PDF Scanner's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QuickScan versus IRIScan PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickScanIRIScan PDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.1K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews98.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsI.R.I.S. s.a.

Customer experience

QuickScan

All ratings4,078 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,132 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.2%

IRIScan PDF Scanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

QuickScan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when exporting JPG files
  • Issues with WebDAV integration

Requested features

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

IRIScan PDF Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

QuickScan

Subscriptions3
  • Donation: 1 good coffee$4.991 Month
  • Donation: 1 book for my kids$19.991 Year
  • Donation: 1 book for my kids3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time7
  • Donation: One good coffee$4.99
  • 1 Small Thank You$5.99
  • Donation: One good lunch$19.99
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  • Donation: One book for my kids$24.99
  • Donation: 6 Years Anniversary$34.99
  • Donation:1 healthy family meal$49.99
  • Donation: 1 toy for my kids$49.99
None

IRIScan PDF Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickScan free?
QuickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IRIScan PDF Scanner free?
IRIScan PDF Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuickScan or IRIScan PDF Scanner?
QuickScan is rated higher. QuickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while IRIScan PDF Scanner averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QuickScan or IRIScan PDF Scanner have ads?
Neither QuickScan nor IRIScan PDF Scanner shows ads.

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