# Scanner vs eScan

The clearest difference is ads: Scanner at none against eScan's shown. Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). eScan's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 49%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months 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.

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 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of eScan's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner | eScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-documents/id1536411052/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escan-pdf-scanner-app/id1625307994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#132** |
| Size | 27 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vip Academy Cambridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845079299) | [eBash Groupe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579881273) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-documents/id1536411052)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Option to save/export scanned documents
- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- Color scanning option


### eScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escan-pdf-scanner-app/id1625307994)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Document Scanner | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Document Scanner. PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Document Scanner | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access - lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to scan and save multiple pages
- Improved document editing and formatting tools
- Offline scanning capabilities


## Frequently asked 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 3.9K ratings.

### Do Scanner or eScan have ads?

eScan shows ads; Scanner does not.

### Which is more popular, Scanner or eScan?

Scanner currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and eScan at #132. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*