Comparison

GetCertified vs Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

GetCertified

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GetCertified is an app that uses blockchain technology to validate the certificates obtained by students. Certificates, especially those obtained from online courses, can be easily falsified, making them of low value. With our app we strive to increase the value of those certificates by making them impossible to falsify. Using an ethereum smart contract, schools are able to upload a certificate to the ethereum blockchain associating it with the ethereum address of the student who should be receiving it. The student would then be able to retrieve a copy of this certificate, from the blockchain to the iPhone. As everything uploaded to a blockchain is public and immutable, it will be easy to check if a student actually earned his certification, making the counterfeit of certificates virtually impossible.

About

Document Scanner

This app allows you to scan documents, business cards, and receipts into PDF or JPG formats. It offers OCR text recognition in multiple languages and advanced PDF tools, with a focus on privacy and a one-time purchase model.

Highlights
  • Scan documents, business cards, receipts, and QR codes
  • OCR text recognition in 15 languages
  • Export to PDF, JPG, and TXT
  • PDF compression and merging
  • Batch processing
  • Offline mode
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions
Features
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THE LAST SCANNER APP YOU'LL EVER BUY Stop paying monthly for basic features. One simple purchase unlocks everything forever. No monthly fees, no hidden costs, no expiration. NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. Pay once. Own forever. While competitors charge monthly subscriptions, Scaniva is a one-time purchase. 100% PRIVATE & SECURE Your documents never leave your device. No cloud uploads required. No account sign-up. No tracking. What you scan stays on YOUR iPhone and iPad. 14 LANGUAGES INCLUDED OCR text recognition in 14 languages: English • Spanish • French • German • Italian • Portuguese • Russian • Ukrainian • Japanese • Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) • Korean • Arabic • Turkish PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • 5 scan modes: Documents, Business Cards, ID Cards, Receipts, QR Codes • PDF tools: Compress (80%) and merge multiple documents • Export formats: PDF, JPG, TXT • Batch operations: Process multiple documents at once • Open in Scaniva from any app · Siri Shortcuts • Offline mode: Works without internet - 100% functional SIGN, PROTECT, WATERMARK • Sign documents: draw your signature once, place it on any page, reuse saved signatures • Password-protect your PDF exports • Watermark exports: CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT or your own text NO WATERMARKS. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. TRY FREE, UPGRADE WHEN READY Free to start: • 10 free scans • 10 OCR pages • 3 merges • All 5 scan modes included • Store up to 10 documents One-Time Purchase: • Unlimited scans, OCR & merges • Unlimited storage • Professional exports (no footer) • PDF compression • Lifetime updates • All future features • No recurring charges WHY CHOOSE SCANIVA? Most scanner apps charge monthly subscriptions. • CamScanner: Subscription model • Adobe Scan: Subscription, requires account, cloud storage • iScanner: Monthly fees • Genius Scan: Paid OCR features Scaniva: One simple payment. Forever. TRUSTED & SECURE • Developed by Essex Software (Charlotte, NC) • 22 years in business • A+ BBB Rating • GDPR Compliant DOWNLOAD FREE TODAY Start with 10 free scans, 10 OCR pages and 3 merges. One purchase unlocks unlimited scans, OCR and merges - forever, no subscription. Your documents. Your device. Your privacy.

Screenshots

GetCertified3 screens
Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GetCertified at none against Document Scanner's 1. GetCertified also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Document Scanner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 60 months). On price, ads 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. Document Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GetCertified asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GetCertified ships an update every 60 months, Document Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GetCertified versus Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetCertifiedDocument Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 60 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmmad Ur RehmanEssex Software

In-app purchases

None

GetCertified

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Document Scanner

One-time1
  • Scaniva — Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is GetCertified free?
GetCertified is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GetCertified or Document Scanner have ads?
Neither GetCertified nor Document Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GetCertified or Document Scanner?
GetCertified ships an update every 60 months, and Document Scanner weekly. Most recently, GetCertified was updated on October 15, 2026 and Document Scanner on October 17, 2026.

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