Comparison

uScan vs ScanMyDoc

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

Head to head
About

uScan

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Extract text, add electronic signatures, and convert images to editable text for increased productivity. Save and share files as high-quality PDFs or DOCs.

Highlights
  • Scan and edit any document
  • Convert image to editable text (OCR)
  • Add electronic signatures
  • Generate high-quality PDF or DOC files
  • Smart image editor with filters
  • Multi-page scanning
  • Offline mode
Features
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uScan is a fast scanner app that will turn your phone into a portable scanner that fits in your pocket! Go paperless with our fast PDF scanner – keep high-quality documents handy. Become more productive with our powerful free scanner app: 1. SCAN & EDIT ANY DOCUMENT Scan anything you need, including receipts, contracts, paper notes, fax papers and books. Save, and share any document in just a few taps as multipage PDF or JPEG files. A must-have for accountants, realtors, managers, small business owners, lawyers or students. 2. CONVERT IMAGE INTO EDITABLE TEXT Extract text from any scanned page or image, edit it, and save as a new text document. Our highly accurate OCR scanner recognizes all popular languages. 3. SIGN DOCUMENTS IN JUST ONE TAP Add an electronic signature to your contracts, invoices or bills and send them to business partners, colleagues, or clients on the go. 4. GET HIGH-QUALITY PDF or DOC files Our advanced scanning technology removes shadows, corrects perspective and distortion. Scan anything and get a professional looking PDF or DOC file. Keep the entire office in your pocket and increase your productivity at work, use scanner pro features to manage all your paperwork with ease. Additional features: - Smart image editor - Variety of filters B&W, grayscale or color - Easy sharing options - Multi Page scanning - Automatic shutter and border detection for any scannable object - File manager with folders and drag & drop - Built-in storage - Offline mode PRO scanner features: - Unlimited number of scans and folders - Text Recognition (OCR) - Signature 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. - Any unused portion of the 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. Privacy Policy: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/privacy.html Terms Of Service: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/tos.html Subscription Terms: https://lopofist.limited/scanner/subscription.html

About

ScanMyDoc

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner, editor, and converter. Capture high-resolution scans, convert to various formats, and digitally sign documents with ease. It offers advanced OCR and robust security features for efficient document management.

Highlights
  • High-resolution document scanning
  • Flexible format conversion
  • Comprehensive editing tools
  • Digital signature integration
  • Multi-page document handling
  • Advanced OCR for text extraction
  • Password protection and encryption
Features
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Maximise your document handling efficiency with "ScanMyDoc: The Ultimate PDF Scanner, Editor & Converter" - a flagship application by NOVLASOFT. This cutting-edge tool is designed to transform the way iOS users manage, edit, and convert documents, setting a new standard in digital document processing. Why Choose ScanMyDoc? * Superior Scanning Quality: Achieve high-resolution scans of documents, receipts, notes, and more, ensuring every detail is captured with unparalleled clarity. * Flexible Format Conversion: Go beyond PDFs! With ScanMyDoc, effortlessly convert your documents into various formats to meet every specific requirement. * Comprehensive Editing Tools: Tailor your documents with an intuitive editing suite. Crop, adjust brightness, contrast, rotate, and more - all to make your documents look exactly the way you want. * Digital Signature Integration: Eliminate the print-sign-scan cycle. Securely add your signature to documents digitally with elegance and ease. * Efficient Multi-Page Document Handling: Whether it's a short note or an extensive contract, seamlessly compile multiple pages into a single, organized PDF. * Simplified File Organization and Sharing: Custom folders, easy file renaming, and direct sharing capabilities make collaboration and organization a breeze. * Advanced OCR Capability: Convert scanned images into editable text with state-of-the-art OCR technology, making it easy to search, edit, and manage your documents. * Robust Security Measures: Protect your sensitive documents with top-tier password protection and encryption, ensuring your data's safety. Unlock the Full Potential of ScanMyDoc: Subscribing to ScanMyDoc not only enhances your document management capabilities but also supports continuous app optimization and future updates. Get unlimited access to all premium features and lead the way in digital document management. Elevate Your Document Management with NOVLASOFT: NOVLASOFT, the creator behind ScanMyDoc, is renowned for developing innovative solutions that simplify technology for everyday use. Our commitment to quality, security, and user satisfaction is evident in every aspect of ScanMyDoc. With robust privacy policies (https://novlasoft.io/privacy-policy/) and transparent terms of use (https://novlasoft.io/terms-of-use/), your trust and safety are our top priorities. Download ScanMyDoc Today! Don't settle for just any scanning app. Choose ScanMyDoc by NOVLASOFT and experience the ultimate in document management efficiency. Elevate your scanning, editing, and converting capabilities with ScanMyDoc - where technology meets convenience.

Screenshots

uScan4 screens
ScanMyDoc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: uScan at 47% against ScanMyDoc's 0%. uScan also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (15K vs 3). ScanMyDoc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. uScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ScanMyDoc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

uScan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of uScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of ScanMyDoc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, ScanMyDoc every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
uScan versus ScanMyDoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruScanScanMyDoc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLopofist LimitedNOVLASOFT OU

Customer experience

uScan

All ratings15,140 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews565 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative50.1%

ScanMyDoc

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

uScan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scans not properly aligned or cropped
  • App shuts down when scanning large documents
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • Ability to label/organize scanned documents
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Option to use app without subscription

ScanMyDoc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

uScan

Subscriptions9
  • Unlimited access$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Unlimited access + PDF editor$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access + PDF editor$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99
3 purchases

ScanMyDoc

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Reader Premium (weekly)$4.997 Days
  • PDF Reader Premium (monthly)$9.991 Month
  • PDF Reader Premium (yearly)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is uScan free?
uScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanMyDoc free?
ScanMyDoc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, uScan or ScanMyDoc?
uScan is rated higher. uScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while ScanMyDoc averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do uScan or ScanMyDoc have ads?
uScan shows ads; ScanMyDoc does not.
Which is updated more often, uScan or ScanMyDoc?
uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanMyDoc every 9 days. Most recently, uScan was updated on October 30, 2026 and ScanMyDoc on October 24, 2026.

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