# Beyond Scan vs Resume Maker

The clearest difference is price: Beyond Scan at Free against Resume Maker's $4.99. Beyond Scan also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 52%). Resume Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Beyond Scan is free to download; Resume Maker costs $4.99 up front. Beyond Scan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Resume Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Beyond Scan against 4.8 for Resume Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 459 and 226 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Beyond Scan's written reviews are positive against 52% of Resume Maker's.

Beyond Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, Resume Maker fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond Scan | Resume Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-scan-ocr-and-pdf-scanner/id1638936275/reviews) | **[4.8 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resume-maker-cv-maker/id6468965114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **459** | 226 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 41 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丽佩 章](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638737677) | [TAPUNIVERSE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462862671) |

## What reviewers say

### Beyond Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-scan-ocr-and-pdf-scanner/id1638936275)

Easily scan documents, receipts, and photos using your device's camera. Extract text with on-device OCR, add digital signatures, and organize your files with folders and tags. Share your scanned documents in various formats or print them directly.

**Highlights:** Multi-page document scanning, On-device OCR text recognition, Handwritten signature capture and reuse, Multiple export formats (PDF, JPG, TXT, ZIP), Document organization with folders and tags, Adjustable scan contrast and filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beyond Scan Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Beyond Scan Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Beyond Scan Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Beyond Scan Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Beyond Scan Premium | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent OCR functionality and accuracy
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning performance
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📁 Multiple export formats (PDF, JPG, TXT, ZIP)
- 💪 Powerful features compared to competitors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horizontal/landscape document display issues
- 🐛 OCR text not saving into PDF files
- 🐛 Blank/missing scans after app updates
- 📵 No cloud synchronization between devices
- ⚠️ Inconsistent image capture quality

**Reported bugs**

- Horizontal aspect scans not displaying fully
- OCR feature disappeared or moved after update
- Scans becoming blank after phone updates
- PDF formatting with incorrect line breaks
- OCR bug with unresponsive support

**Requested features**

- Cloud sync support across devices
- Google Drive and Dropbox integration
- Persian language support
- Word document export option
- Unlimited page scanning


### Resume Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resume-maker-cv-maker/id6468965114)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create professional resumes and cover letters quickly and easily. Choose from a variety of templates and customize your content to showcase your skills and experience. Export your resume in multiple formats for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Professional resume creation, Cover letter builder, Wide range of templates, Customizable fonts, colors, and styles, Export in PDF format, Built-in sharing function

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive assistant
- 👍 Slick and professional UI
- 👍 Helpful for creating resumes
- 👍 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes on iPad/Mac when entering text
- 🐛 Cannot add photos due to privacy settings
- 🐛 Unable to download CV after payment
- 🐛 Limited language support (English only)
- 🐛 White minimalist template address issue

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when entering name on Mac/iPad
- White minimalist template does not work for address
- Cannot add photos due to privacy settings
- App crashes when entering full name
- Spelling error in 'achievements' heading

**Requested features**

- Support for Chinese language
- Possibility to change CV language
- Ability to edit template headings
- More features in future updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beyond Scan free?

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

### Is Resume Maker free?

Resume Maker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beyond Scan or Resume Maker?

Resume Maker is rated higher. Beyond Scan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 459 ratings, while Resume Maker averages 4.8 from 226 ratings.

### Do Beyond Scan or Resume Maker have ads?

Beyond Scan shows ads; Resume Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beyond Scan or Resume Maker?

Beyond Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Resume Maker fortnightly. Most recently, Beyond Scan was updated on November 7, 2026 and Resume Maker on November 7, 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.*