# Metes and Bounds Basic vs TurboScan™

The clearest difference is price: TurboScan™ at Free against Metes and Bounds Basic's $4.99. TurboScan™ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (101K vs 6). Metes and Bounds Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#54 vs #171). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TurboScan™ is free to download; Metes and Bounds Basic costs $4.99 up front. TurboScan™ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Metes and Bounds Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

TurboScan™ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TurboScan™ has 101K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Metes and Bounds Basic's written reviews are positive against 88% of TurboScan™'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metes and Bounds Basic | TurboScan™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metes-and-bounds-basic/id311928745/reviews) | **[4.9 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboscan-document-scanner/id1017559099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **101K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | #171 |
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandy Knoll Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311928748) | [Piksoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342548959) |

## What reviewers say

### Metes and Bounds Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metes-and-bounds-basic/id311928745)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Transform property deeds and legal descriptions into visual plat drawings. Supports various units of measurement, calculates area and perimeter, and can auto-complete tracts. Easily share drawings via email with the computer version.

**Highlights:** Convert deeds to plat drawings, Supports multiple units of measurement, Calculates area and perimeter, Auto-completes tracts, Email sharing with computer version, Provides X,Y coordinates

**In-app purchases:** none


### TurboScan™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboscan-document-scanner/id1017559099)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and more. Quickly capture high-quality PDFs or JPEGs, organize them, and share them easily. Advanced algorithms ensure accurate edge detection, perspective correction, and optimal contrast for clear scans.

**Highlights:** Automatic document detection and capture, Perspective correction, SureScan for sharpest scans, Document naming and organization, Quick email sending, Save to Photos and cloud storage, Face/Touch ID security

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip developer, level 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip developer, level 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip developer, level 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| TurboScan Premium | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💾 Convenient for storing and organizing documents
- ✉️ Seamless emailing of scanned documents
- 🔍 Accurate cropping and edge detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent email delivery
- 🔒 Concerns about unauthorized charges
- 🔍 Issues with auto-focus and framing
- 🔄 Problems with app updates and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Scanned documents not saving properly
- Emailing function not working reliably
- Crashes and freezes after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock folders with passwords
- Integration with more cloud storage services
- Improved OCR and text recognition
- Voice-activated scanning feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metes and Bounds Basic free?

Metes and Bounds Basic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TurboScan™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metes and Bounds Basic or TurboScan™?

TurboScan™ is rated higher. Metes and Bounds Basic averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TurboScan™ averages 4.9 from 101K ratings.

### Do Metes and Bounds Basic or TurboScan™ have ads?

Neither Metes and Bounds Basic nor TurboScan™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metes and Bounds Basic or TurboScan™?

Metes and Bounds Basic ships an update every 3 months, and TurboScan™ every 3 months. Most recently, Metes and Bounds Basic was updated on October 10, 2026 and TurboScan™ on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Metes and Bounds Basic or TurboScan™?

Metes and Bounds Basic currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and TurboScan™ at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*