Comparison

Scan.Plus vs Scan Tool

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

Head to head
About

Scan.Plus

This app uses AI to provide high-quality document scans with intelligent text extraction. It offers features like automatic document detection, distortion correction, and an AI-powered Magic Eraser. Users can also extract, translate, and summarize text from scanned documents, and organize them securely.

Highlights
  • AI-powered scanning with auto-enhancement
  • OCR for searchable and editable text
  • AI translation and summarization
  • Magic Eraser for removing unwanted elements
  • Save as PDF or JPG
  • Direct e-signature and faxing integration
  • Robust data encryption
Features
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Scan.Plus – The AI Document Scanner & Mobile Scanning App Experience crystal-clear scans with AI-enhanced precision! Scan.Plus is the ultimate mobile scanning app, offering exceptional scan quality, intelligent text extraction, and seamless document management. Whether you're scanning contracts, receipts, notes, or business documents, our AI document scanner ensures sharp, distortion-free scans every time. SMART AI SCANNING & IMAGE ENHANCEMENT Powered by advanced AI, Scan.Plus automatically detects documents, removes background clutter, and enhances text clarity. Fix distortions, remove fingers, and straighten curved pages effortlessly for professional-grade results. The Magic Eraser lets you eliminate stains, unwanted text, or watermarks for clean, polished scans. AI FEATURES: SCAN, EXTRACT, TRANSLATE & SUMMARIZE • AI-Powered Image to Text (OCR) – Instantly extract and edit text from scanned documents. • Translate & Summarize – Convert text to different languages or generate AI-powered summaries. • Smarter AI Tools – Finger Removal, Curvature Fixing, and Smart Eraser for flawless scans. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A AI DOCUMENT SCANNER • OCR (Text converter) and Search – Seamlessly Extract and Edit Text Scan.Plus includes OCR for quick text extraction, making scanned documents searchable and editable. Search within your documents or copy and modify text to enhance your productivity. • Smart Organization and Secure PDF Management Effortlessly organize and categorize your documents with Scan.Plus. Save as PDF or JPG. Enjoy better quality than camscanner with seamless organization and secure storage options. • Robust data encryption – Secure your confidential information Your privacy is our top priority in this invoice scanner and document scanner app. Scan.Plus ensures complete data encryption, safeguarding your sensitive information from unauthorized access. • Send for E-Signature and Fax – Complete Document Handling Send documents for digital signatures or in-person sign instantly through Sign.Plus or use Fax.Plus to fax documents right from the app, providing end-to-end solutions for your professional needs. Start with Scan.Plus for free and enjoy powerful scanning capabilities with no ads or distractions. Scan.Plus Key Features Include: - AI-powered scanning with auto-enhancement and cropping - OCR for converting images to searchable, editable text - AI translation and summarization for quick insights - Finger removal, distortion correction, and curvature fixing - Magic Eraser to remove unwanted elements - Save as PDF or JPG for flexible file options - Direct e-signature with Sign.Plus and faxing via Fax.Plus - Robust data encryption for privacy and security - Multi-page scanning and file merging DOWNLOAD SCAN.PLUS TODAY – THE AI-POWERED MOBILE SCANNING APP! Explore Scan.Plus today and discover the professional-grade features that make it the ideal AI mobile scanner app for PDF scanning, OCR text conversion, and seamless e-sign and fax options. Boost your document management and streamline your workflow with the trusted, AI-powered Scan.Plus. • Subscriptions - Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. - Privacy Policy: https://www.alohi.com/privacy-policy - Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scan Tool

Features
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Scan Tool turns your iPhone into a fast, private document scanner. Capture any paper — contracts, receipts, notes, ID cards, books — and get clean, copy-quality PDFs in seconds. Everything runs on your device: your documents never leave your phone. SCAN & ENHANCE • Smart edge detection and perspective correction • One-tap enhance removes shadows and creases for crisp, white pages • Original / Enhance / Gray / B&W filters, per page or all at once • Manual corner adjust with a magnifier for pixel-perfect crops POWERFUL TOOLS • On-device OCR — extract text you can copy and search (great for Chinese & English) • Searchable PDF — text layer baked in, so you can search inside the file • Photo to Word / Excel • ID-card mode: front + back on one page • QR / barcode scanner • Hand-written signature ORGANIZE & EXPORT • Folders, tags, sort, grid/list views • Full-text search across titles, tags and recognized text • Merge, compress, password-protect PDFs • Export long images, save to Photos, share anywhere PRIVACY FIRST • No account, no cloud, no ads, no tracking • OCR runs entirely on-device • Your files stay on your iPhone PRICING • Scanning, text extraction and PDF export are always free • Premium tools: photo→Word/Excel, the PDF toolkit, merge/compress, long-image export • Unlock premium tools with a monthly subscription, or redeem in-app credits for membership Membership (optional): an auto-renewing monthly subscription unlocks all premium tools (photo-to-Word/Excel, the PDF toolkit, long-image export, and more). Payment is charged to your Apple Account; it auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24h before the period ends, and you can manage it in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://conscious-mechanic-d83.notion.site/Terms-Of-Use-371ab5997fa780e29212e3f849c5c840 Privacy Policy: https://conscious-mechanic-d83.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-371ab5997fa78098bccdeca43d8d9319

Screenshots

Scan.Plus4 screens
Scan Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scan.Plus and Scan Tool are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Scan.Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Scan Tool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scan.Plus versus Scan Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan.PlusScan Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (782 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings782 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB66 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAlohi易 邹

Bugs and requests

Scan.Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera not flipping to show document
  • Inability to reconnect after update issues
  • Unexpected app behavior after iOS 18 update

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to purchase unlimited AI credits
  • More flexible payment options (one-time purchase)
  • Improved camera controls (e.g., flip camera option)

Scan Tool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scan.Plus

Subscriptions3
  • Scan.Plus Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Scan.Plus Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Scan.Plus Pro Annual$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Scan Tool

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Scan.Plus free?
Scan.Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan Tool free?
Scan Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan.Plus or Scan Tool have ads?
Neither Scan.Plus nor Scan Tool shows ads.

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