Comparison

QuickScan vs Open Scan

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 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
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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

Open Scan

Easily digitize documents, receipts, and notes into high-quality PDF files. Share your scanned documents instantly via email, messaging apps, or cloud storage. This app offers a simple yet flexible solution for all your document scanning needs.

Highlights
  • Quick document scanning
  • Convert scans to PDF
  • Instant sharing of PDFs
  • Seamless document management
  • Digitize receipts and notes
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Digitize Your Documents with Open Scan! Open Scan is your ultimate tool for scanning documents, converting them to PDF, and sharing them effortlessly. Whether you’re at work, school, or on the go, Open Scan makes it easy to digitize your world. Features: Quick Scanning: Easily snap and scan documents, receipts, notes, or anything else. Convert to PDF: Automatically convert your scans into high-quality PDF files. Share Instantly: Send your PDFs via email, messaging apps, or save them to the cloud. Comprehensive Tools: Everything you need in one app for seamless document management. Why Choose Open Scan? Open Scan combines speed, simplicity, and flexibility in one easy-to-use app. Whether you need to scan a single page or an entire document, Open Scan has you covered. Download Open Scan Today! Simplify your life with fast, effective, and reliable scanning.

Screenshots

QuickScan4 screens
Open Scan2 screens

Verdict

The call

QuickScan and Open Scan both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of QuickScan's written reviews are positive against 33% of Open Scan's. QuickScan also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 71). Open Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Open Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4.1K ratings behind it against 71, 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 33% of Open Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickScan ships an update every 2 weeks, Open Scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QuickScan versus Open Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickScanOpen Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.1K ratings) — better4.7 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews98.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better71
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsMusa Tenekeci

Customer experience

QuickScan

All ratings4,065 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,116 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.2%

Open Scan

All ratings65 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

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

Open Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

QuickScan

Subscriptions5
  • Donation: 1 good coffee$4.991 Month
  • Donation: 1 good lunch$12.996 Months
  • Donation: 1 book for my kids$19.991 Year
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  • Donation: 1 book for my kids3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Donation:1 healthy family meal$29.991 Year
One-time16
  • Donation: One good coffee2 variants$4.99
  • 1 Small Thank You2 variants$5.99
  • 1 Medium Thank You$9.99
Show 13 more
  • Tip: One good sandwich$14.99
  • Donation: One book for my kids$15.99
  • 1 Big Thank You$19.99
  • Donation: One good lunch$19.99
  • Donation:1 healthy family meal$24.99
  • 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
  • Donation: One toy for my kids$59.99
  • Donation: 1 day off w/ family$89.99
  • Donation: Real app value$99.99
  • Donation: Real app value$139.99
None

Open Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickScan free?
QuickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Scan free?
Open Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuickScan or Open Scan?
QuickScan is rated higher. QuickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Open Scan averages 4.7 from 71 ratings.
Do QuickScan or Open Scan have ads?
Neither QuickScan nor Open Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickScan or Open Scan?
QuickScan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Open Scan fortnightly. Most recently, QuickScan was updated on October 26, 2026 and Open Scan on October 24, 2026.

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