# Cam Scan vs CamNote

The clearest difference is ads: CamNote at none against Cam Scan's shown. CamNote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Cam Scan's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cam Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CamNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CamNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cam Scan has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cam Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, CamNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cam Scan | CamNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cam-scan-pdf-scanner-and-ocr/id1552659371/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camnote-text-and-document-scan/id1664144717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [vijay kachhadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137194501) | [若宣 殷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611757046) |

## What reviewers say

### Cam Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cam-scan-pdf-scanner-and-ocr/id1552659371)

This app transforms your device into a portable scanner, allowing you to capture documents, receipts, and IDs. It offers features like automatic edge detection, OCR for text extraction, and e-signature capabilities. Easily share your scanned files in PDF or JPEG format.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Automatic edge detection and cropping, Text recognition (OCR), Smart e-signature, Measure area with camera (AR), Share as PDF or JPEG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use, edit, email, and save documents
- 👍 Go-to app for scanning
- 👍 Helpful for managing documents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App keeps closing and won't fully reopen
- 🐛 Color quality issues, very orange
- 🔋 Frequent ads that interrupt usage
- 🐛 Saved files not opening properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scanning
- Saved files not opening as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to fix shadows in scanned documents
- Improved color accuracy


### CamNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camnote-text-and-document-scan/id1664144717)

Easily extract, edit, and act on text from your photos. Recognize key information like dates, phone numbers, and URLs, and sync your notes across devices with iCloud. Supports multiple languages and dark mode.

**Highlights:** Extract text from photos, Auto-recognize key information, Take actions on recognized text, iCloud data sync, Dark mode support, Folder management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamNote Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CamNote Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cam Scan free?

Cam Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CamNote free?

CamNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cam Scan or CamNote?

CamNote is rated higher. Cam Scan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while CamNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cam Scan or CamNote have ads?

Cam Scan shows ads; CamNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cam Scan or CamNote?

Cam Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, and CamNote every 2 days. Most recently, Cam Scan was updated on September 24, 2026 and CamNote on June 1, 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.*