Comparison

Scanner vs eScan

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

Head to head
About

Scanner

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Easily scan, save, and share documents in various formats, with advanced features like text recognition and electronic signatures. Go paperless and keep all your important files securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Document scanning
  • Electronic signature
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • PDF and JPEG export
  • Handy document editor
  • Easy document sharing
Features
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Turn paper into clean, sharp PDFs in seconds. Scanner finds the edges, straightens the page and removes shadows, so every scan looks like it came out of a printer. SCAN ANYTHING • Documents, receipts, contracts and notes, with automatic edge detection • ID cards: both sides on one page, ready to print or send • Books: photograph a spread and get two separate pages • Slides from a presentation, straightened • ID photos cropped to standard sizes on a plain background • QR codes, read safely without opening the link CONVERT • Photo or PDF to an editable Word document • Tables to Excel spreadsheets • Photos or PDFs to PowerPoint • PDF to JPG images, or one long image • Extract text (OCR), review it and copy it EDIT YOUR PDFs • Sign with your own handwritten signature • Merge, reorder, extract and compress pages • Protect a PDF with a password • Add a watermark to a copy SMART TOOLS • Formula: snap a math problem and get the answer, explained step by step • Translate the text in a photo into another language • Document assistant: ask questions about a PDF and get answers with page references • Measure lengths and areas with the camera • 3D scan objects on iPhone and iPad with LiDAR • Long capture: join screenshots into one image PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your documents are saved only on your device • Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID • A PIN-protected vault for your most sensitive files • Works offline; only AI features need an internet connection Export to PDF, JPG, Word, Excel or PowerPoint, and share by AirDrop, Mail, Messages or Files. - You can subscribe for premium account with unlimited scans, premium features and no ads - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one week"/"one month"/"one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24- - hours before the end of the current period. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - 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, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: https://vipacademycambridgesl.com/pp.html Terms of Service: https://vipacademycambridgesl.com/tos.html

About

eScan

Transform your phone into a portable scanner. Easily capture, edit, sign, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPEG, and DOC. Convert images to editable text using OCR technology.

Highlights
  • Scan and edit any document
  • Convert image to text (OCR)
  • Sign documents digitally
  • Share documents easily
  • Save scans in PDF, JPEG, or DOC
Features
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eScan will turn your iPhone into a portable scanner. Scan, edit, sign and share any documents in PDF, JPEG or DOC. A few simple steps and your scan is ready. You can scan anything you need: IDs, business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets, receipts, paper notes, sketches etc. All scanned documents save on your device and are inaccessible to us or any third-party. The main features of eScan: SCAN & EDIT ANY DOCUMENT. You can edit your scanned docs and save in PDF, JPEG or DOC. CONVERT IMAGE INTO TEXT. We use technology of text recognition (OCR). Extract text from any scanned image or page, edit it, and save. SIGN DOCUMENTS. Easily scan and sign all documents you need. SHARE. Share documents with others via social media, messengers or email attachment. Increase your productivity, use eScan. Information about auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The amount charged will depend on the selected plan. For app support please contact us at: escan@ebash.pw Terms of Services: https://escanpdf.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://escanpdf.com/privacy.html Terms of Subscription: https://escanpdf.com/terms-of-subscription.html

Screenshots

Scanner4 screens
eScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scanner and eScan both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of eScan's written reviews are positive against 49% of Scanner's. eScan also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 37 months) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and eScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scanner against 4.6 for eScan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of eScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner ships an update every 37 months, eScan monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Scanner versus eScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannereScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.6 (4K ratings)
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews80.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better4K
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#133 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVip Academy CambridgeeBash Groupe

Customer experience

Scanner

All ratings10,782 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative46.5%

eScan

All ratings3,942 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative18.0%

User reviews

Scanner

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and efficient scanning
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Precise and clear scans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficult to cancel trial/subscription
  • 🔒 Concerns about unauthorized charges
  • 👎 Limited functionality, unable to export scans

eScan

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for scanning and converting documents
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔒 Issues with canceling subscription
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface

Bugs and requests

Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scans not received via email
  • Unable to scan after initial use
  • App crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save/export scanned documents
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily
  • Color scanning option

eScan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to download or share scanned documents
  • Inconsistent scanning quality
  • Cropping issues with scanned documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to scan and save multiple pages
  • Improved document editing and formatting tools
  • Offline scanning capabilities

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 3 Month3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
6 purchases

eScan

Subscriptions5
  • PDF Document Scanner$6.997 Days
  • PDF Document Scanner. PRO$8.997 Days
  • PDF Document Scanner3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Full Access$9.991 Year
  • Full Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access - lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eScan free?
eScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner or eScan?
Scanner is rated higher. Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while eScan averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.
Do Scanner or eScan have ads?
Both Scanner and eScan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner or eScan?
Scanner ships an update every 37 months, and eScan monthly. Most recently, Scanner was updated on November 4, 2026 and eScan on November 3, 2026.

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