# Scanner for Docs vs App ~ Scanner

Scanner for Docs and App ~ Scanner both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of App ~ Scanner's written reviews are positive against 50% of Scanner for Docs's. App ~ Scanner also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 25) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner for Docs sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and App ~ Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App ~ Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App ~ Scanner has 1.2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Scanner for Docs's written reviews are positive against 98% of App ~ Scanner's.

Scanner for Docs ships an update every 3 weeks, App ~ Scanner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner for Docs | App ~ Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-for-docs-scan-and-sign/id1539132962/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LEVERX POLAND SP Z O O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653130223) | [Livintis W.L.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300276456) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner for Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-for-docs-scan-and-sign/id1539132962)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, edit, sign, and organize PDFs and JPEGs. Protect your files with passwords and share them instantly via email or messenger.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, Electronic signature insertion, Secure password protection for files, Intuitive tag-based search, PDF and JPEG export, Document editing and optimization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription Limited | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription (discount) | $22.99 | per year |


### App ~ Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979)

Transform your device into a powerful portable scanner. Capture crisp, clear documents in PDF or JPEG format, with options for B&W or color. Sign documents, extract text, and organize your scans effortlessly.

**Highlights:** No watermarks, no ads, Sign documents, Extract text, Realistic scan filters, Export as PDF or JPEG, Auto border detection, Multi-page scanning

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My PDF Scanner | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner++ Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| My Scanner App | $4.99 | per month |
| App PDF Scanner Neat Scanner | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Document Scanner | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner++ Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 📤 Convenient file export options
- 🔒 Secure scanning
- 💡 Helpful cropping and editing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 💰 Concerns about subscription pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble exporting larger documents
- Inconsistent scanning quality

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for larger documents
- Integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner for Docs free?

Scanner for Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App ~ Scanner free?

App ~ Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scanner for Docs or App ~ Scanner?

App ~ Scanner is rated higher. Scanner for Docs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while App ~ Scanner averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Scanner for Docs or App ~ Scanner have ads?

Both Scanner for Docs and App ~ Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner for Docs or App ~ Scanner?

Scanner for Docs ships an update every 3 weeks, and App ~ Scanner every 6 days. Most recently, Scanner for Docs was updated on October 24, 2026 and App ~ Scanner on October 25, 2026.

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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.*