Comparison

Camera Scanner vs Scanner

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

Head to head
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

About

Scanner

Transform physical documents into digital files with this mobile scanner. Quickly capture IDs, receipts, and more, then organize, edit, and share them as PDFs or JPGs. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and cloud integration.

Highlights
  • High quality PDF and JPG scans
  • Live border detection and perspective correction
  • OCR text conversion
  • E-sign documents
  • File and folder organizer
  • Cloud storage integration
  • QR code scanning
Features
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Scanner-App is a user-friendly multifunctional mobile scanning app that turns everything from IDs to receipts into digital information. No more queuing up near a huge scanner. Tiny and fast Scanner-App will scan and share docs via email or massager in some minutes. Forget about tons of paper. Organize, manage and store documents in the app or in a cloud. With Scanner-App, you don’t need to wait until you get to your office or home office. You can scan and sign documents and send them while you are in a transport or walking through the street. Main features: - High quality PDF and JPG scans - Live border detection and perspective auto correction - OCR (convert image text to word format editable text) - E-sign any document by adding your signature to scans within the app - Full featured file and folder organizer - Edit docs: move, rotate, add or delete pages - Print your scans with any Wi-Fi printer - Cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive - Multiple pages in a single document - Scan QR codes - Share your scans via email, massager send to iBooks. Unique technology of image transformation allows the algorithm of the application instantly detects borders, removes unnecessary shadows and edit perspective. In 5 seconds the Scanner-App creates a full scan of any document. It will not lose clarity and color. There is also the possibility of flexible color adjustment of the document. By using Scanner-App, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://p.appsorama.me/com.appsorama.scanner http://p.appsorama.me/com.appsorama.scanner.terms

Screenshots

Camera Scanner4 screens
Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Scanner at 4.5 against Scanner's 3.5. Camera Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 47). Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and review sentiment (24% vs 13%). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Camera Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Scanner has 6.4K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Camera Scanner's written reviews are positive against 24% of Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Scanner ships an update monthly, Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Camera Scanner versus Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera ScannerScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.4K ratings) — better3.5 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews23.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.4K — better47
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#80 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPosition Mobile Ltd SEZCAppsorama Media Limited

Customer experience

Camera Scanner

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

Scanner

All ratings47 ratings
Positive61.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative34.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative73.8%

Bugs and 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

Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
6 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Month Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Month Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Year Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Camera Scanner free?
Camera Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Scanner or Scanner?
Camera Scanner is rated higher. Camera Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Scanner averages 3.5 from 47 ratings.
Do Camera Scanner or Scanner have ads?
Scanner shows ads; Camera Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Scanner or Scanner?
Camera Scanner ships an update monthly, and Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Camera Scanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scanner on September 24, 2026.

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