# Cam Scan vs Scan Cam

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cam Scan at 2.2K against Scan Cam's 27. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Scan Cam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 Cam Scan against 4.6 for Scan Cam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cam Scan has 2.2K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cam Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, Scan Cam every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cam Scan | Scan Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cam-scan-pdf-scanner-and-ocr/id1552659371/reviews)** | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-cam-docs-pdf-scanner-app/id6449695721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [vijay kachhadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137194501) | [Codebaker Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690120602) |

## 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


### Scan Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-cam-docs-pdf-scanner-app/id6449695721)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner to quickly digitize, edit, and share documents. Convert papers, photos, and notes into high-quality PDFs or PNGs. Add digital signatures and organize your files with ease.

**Highlights:** Fast document scanning, Digital signature addition, High-quality scans, PDF and PNG conversion, Multi-page document support, Easy document sharing, Document search and folder management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Send Subscription (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Send Subscription Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Send Subscription (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cam Scan free?

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

### Is Scan Cam free?

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

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

Cam Scan is rated higher. Cam Scan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Scan Cam averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Cam Scan or Scan Cam have ads?

Both Cam Scan and Scan Cam show ads.

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

Cam Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scan Cam every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cam Scan was updated on October 21, 2026 and Scan Cam on October 24, 2026.

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