Comparison

DocuScan vs Camera Scanner

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

Head to head
About

DocuScan

Transform your device into a powerful portable scanner. Easily capture documents, extract text with OCR in over 125 languages, and translate them. Organize, edit, and securely export your files in various formats.

Highlights
  • Smart document scanning
  • OCR text recognition (125+ languages)
  • On-device translation (55+ languages)
  • Text to Speech functionality
  • Password-protected PDF creation
  • Document organization with folders
  • Export to multiple file formats
Features
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DocuScan for iOS converts your device into a portable document scanner. Here are some of the key features of this app. Smart Scanning: • Batch scanning • Document Border detection • Filters (black & white, whiteboard, photo) • Crop and correct orientation. OCR (Text Recognition): • Support for 125+ languages • On device OCR. • Text extraction • Searchable PDF creation • Business card scanning & contact creation • Detect clickable links in documents like phone numbers, addresses etc. Translation: • Support for 55+ languages • On device translation • Translation whole document in one go Text to Speech: • Support for 40+ languages • Convert your documents to audio books • Listen to them in background PDF Creation & Editing: • Password encryption • Document merging & splitting • Multiple page PDF creation • Photos and PDF import • Annotations like highlight, underline, strikethrough etc. with comments. • Text redactions • Sticky Notes. Document Organization: • Folder support • Metadata and search text in all your documents. Export: • Export in PDF, JPG, Excel, RTF and TXT file formats. • Email • Other apps • Save to photos library • HTTP transfer • WebDav Transfer Security & Privacy: • On-device document processing • Face ID locking • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features within the app • Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Following are the payment models for premium subscriptions: • Monthly Subscription: 1 week free trial then $4.99 per month • Yearly Subscription: 1 week free trial then 39.99 per year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy Policy: https://www.epicscanner.com/policies/Privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.epicscanner.com/policies/TermsOfUse/ GOT QUESTIONS? CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO SOMETHING? Please email us at support@epicscanner.com and we’ll help you figure it out. Disclaimer: This is a third party app not associated with Google. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

About

Camera Scanner

Transform your device into a portable document scanner. Capture documents, edit them with powerful OCR technology, and securely store or share them as PDFs. Easily sign and manage an unlimited number of files and folders.

Highlights
  • Accurate PDF scanning
  • Powerful OCR text editing
  • Edit and sign documents
  • Manage unlimited files/folders
  • Secure document storage
  • Easy document sharing
  • Scan handwritten and printed material
Features
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The Camera Scanner - PDF app offers you the most accurate PDF scanning capabilities using our powerful text editing (OCR) engine. With enhanced Optical Character Recognition software, you can now edit and sign documents much easier. Your device will become your essential portable document scanner. Manage an endless number of files and folders with just a few taps and keep all your documents securely in one place. You can even share your favorite documents with others easily and immediately or sign them. Use your phone to scan any hand written, printed or graphic material such as: - Contracts - Business Cards - Expenses - School or university documents - Books - Notes - IDs (Driver's License, Passports, Personal Identification, etc) - Tax Forms & Tax Documents PDF Document Scanner with OCR app is easier than ever to use and with a pixel perfect design. Simply follow these easy steps: - SCAN documents from your camera, photos or even from your clipboard - EDIT your documents in order to fit your needs (crop, blur and use many other filters) - PRINT or SHARE your PDF files with anyone via email, message or any other platform that you use - COPY TEXT from your digital scans - STORE securely all your documents on your device with no additional cloud storage cost involved - SIGN your docs in a secure environment This app is your best ally for scanning purposes! -------------------------------------- PDF Document Scanner with OCR Premium Subscription -------------------------------------- Upgrade to the Premium version in order to: - Share your files with no limits - Use our powerful character recognition engine (OCR) to copy and edit text from your scanned files - Enjoy an ad-free experience Document Scanner – PDF, OCR app has different subscription plans. Subscription payments are charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period or trial. Subscriptions starting with a trial automatically renew for the indicated price after the trial period ends. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the trial period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase ("Settings" -> "iTunes & App Store" -> "Apple ID" and select "Subscriptions") * Link to Terms of Use: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#terms-of-service * Link to Privacy Policy: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#privacy-policy

Screenshots

DocuScan4 screens
Camera Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DocuScan at 88% against Camera Scanner's 13%. DocuScan also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Camera Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 144). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DocuScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Camera Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DocuScan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Scanner has 6.4K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of DocuScan's written reviews are positive against 13% of Camera Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocuScan ships an update every 3 weeks, Camera Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DocuScan versus Camera Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuScanCamera Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (144 ratings) — better4.5 (6.4K ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1446.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#93 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmad MarwatPosition Mobile Ltd SEZC

Customer experience

DocuScan

All ratings144 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Camera Scanner

All ratings6,419 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative79.5%

Bugs and requests

DocuScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Camera Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Scanning functionality not working as expected
  • Subscription not canceling properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save scans locally
  • Ability to share scans easily
  • Clearer subscription management

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DocuScan

Subscriptions3
  • CamScanner Unlimited 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • CamScanner Unlimited 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • CamScanner Unlimited 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
8 purchases

Camera Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$5.497 Days
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  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$7.497 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scanner Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is DocuScan free?
DocuScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Scanner free?
Camera Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DocuScan or Camera Scanner?
DocuScan is rated higher. DocuScan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Camera Scanner averages 4.5 from 6.4K ratings.
Do DocuScan or Camera Scanner have ads?
DocuScan shows ads; Camera Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, DocuScan or Camera Scanner?
DocuScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Camera Scanner monthly. Most recently, DocuScan was updated on September 28, 2026 and Camera Scanner on September 28, 2026.

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