Comparison

Scanner Pro vs Doc Scan Pro

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

Head to head
About

Scanner Pro

Transform your device into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and IDs. Convert images to PDFs, organize your files with smart features, and share them easily. Includes OCR and QR code scanning for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • High-quality document scanning
  • Convert to PDF
  • OCR and full-text search
  • QR code scanning
  • Automatic border detection and image correction
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Edit and annotate scans
Features
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Scanner Pro is a professional document scanner that turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable scan-to-PDF tool. Scan agreements, receipts, IDs, books, and more — Scanner Pro automatically detects borders, corrects perspective, and removes shadows to produce clean, ready-to-share PDFs in seconds. DOCUMENT SCANNER - Scan documents, receipts, pictures, IDs, books, and photos with automatic edge detection and perspective correction - Digitize and restore old photos in color, black & white, or grayscale - Highlight, write, and draw directly on your scanned documents CONVERT & EXPORT - Convert any scan into a searchable PDF in seconds - Export scans as PDF, Word, PowerPoint, or JPG - Merge multiple pages into a single PDF document - Add a password to protect sensitive PDFs, or remove one when no longer needed SIGN DOCUMENTS - Add your signature to any scanned document or PDF in seconds - Fill out forms and place text, checkmarks, and initials anywhere on a document - Send signed documents directly by email or to any app OCR & FULL-TEXT SEARCH - Turn scanned text into editable text with built-in OCR - Search across the text inside your scans instantly - Highlight important sections and copy text directly from your scans QR CODE SCANNER - Scan and decode QR codes instantly from the camera screen — point, capture, done SHARE & SYNC - Access every scan on all your devices with iCloud sync - Automatically export and upload scans to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, Box, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, OneNote, or any WebDAV-enabled storage - Share unlimited scans by email or with any app, completely free - Translate scanned text into other languages You can also fax documents directly from your device. Scanner Pro supports 25+ languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Japanese, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Download Scanner Pro today for a fast, professional way to scan, organize, and share documents wherever you are. Share your feedback and comments at http://readdle.com/contact Privacy Policy: https://readdle.com/scannerpro/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://readdle.com/scannerpro/legal/terms

About

Doc Scan Pro

Transform your device into a portable scanner and PDF editor. Easily capture documents, extract text with OCR, fill forms, sign, and share files in various formats. Organize and secure your important papers with advanced features.

Highlights
  • High-quality scanning with auto-detection
  • OCR for text extraction and editing
  • Business card scanning and contact export
  • PDF editing, form filling, and signing
  • Secure document organization with folders
  • Seamless sharing via email, cloud, and fax
  • QR code scanning
Features
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Scan, OCR, Edit & Share PDF Documents with Ease Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful pocket scanner, PDF editor, and business card scanner. Quickly scan multi-page documents, recognize text, edit PDFs, fill forms, sign documents, scan business cards, and share files anytime, anywhere. Key Features ● High-Quality Scanning & OCR • Auto-detect document borders and correct perspective distortion • Enhance images by removing shadows and sharpening text • Extract text from scanned images with OCR and export as TXT or DOCX • Smart Formatting: The OCR function detects and restores font styles and colors on a line-by-line basis. ● Business Card Scanner • Scan business cards and automatically extract contact information with OCR • Save scanned business cards as searchable digital contacts within the app • Export contacts directly to the iOS Contacts app with a single tap ● Edit & Annotate • Fill out forms, highlight important details, or sign documents • Add text, lines, and images to scanned documents • Merge multiple scans into a single PDF ● Organize & Secure Your Documents • Easily search and manage files with folders and custom naming rules • Protect sensitive documents with password encryption ● Seamless Sharing & Cloud Integration • Share scans as PDF, JPEG, TXT, or DOCX via email, fax, SMB, WebDAV, and cloud storage (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Evernote, and more) • Print with AirPrint or save directly to Photos ● Advanced Features • Photo Collage: Combine multiple pages into a single sheet (for example, both sides of an ID card on one A4 page) • QR Code Scanner: Scan from the camera or photo library to open URLs, call phone numbers, send emails, or add contacts • Fax Anywhere: Send and receive faxes worldwide with real-time delivery status notifications ● Import & Export • Import PDFs and JPEGs from other apps or cloud storage • Export searchable PDFs • Export documents to iTunes, Reminders, and Apple, Google, or Outlook Calendars ● Receive Faxes (Non-Renewing Subscription) • Purchase a dedicated fax number to receive faxes • Disable fax reception whenever you no longer need to receive faxes Subscription Plans Unlock premium features with Bronze, Silver, or Gold plans, including: • Cloud Backup & Restore: Access previous versions of your documents anytime • Flexible monthly and annual subscription options • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal price depends on the selected plan • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription before the trial ends Terms of Service: https://ifunplay.com/legal.html

Screenshots

Scanner Pro4 screens
Doc Scan Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scanner Pro at Free against Doc Scan Pro's $39.99. Scanner Pro also leads on ratings volume (338K vs 601) and chart position (#28 vs #127). Doc Scan Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Scanner Pro is free to download; Doc Scan Pro costs $39.99 up front. Scanner Pro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Doc Scan Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scanner Pro against 4.8 for Doc Scan Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Pro has 338K ratings behind it against 601, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Scanner Pro's written reviews are positive against 85% of Doc Scan Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, Doc Scan Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Scanner Pro versus Doc Scan Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner ProDoc Scan Pro
PriceFree — better$39.99
Rating4.9 (338K ratings) — better4.8 (601 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings338K — better601
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#28 — better#127
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB267 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedIFUNPLAY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Scanner Pro

All ratings337,211 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,544 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative17.4%

Doc Scan Pro

All ratings601 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.5%

User reviews

Scanner Pro

From 338K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent scanning quality
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 💾 Seamless cloud integration
  • 🌟 Consistently great over the years
  • 🔍 Accurate edge detection and cropping

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • ⚠️ Unreliable cloud sync and file management
  • 🔍 Struggles with low-quality or angled documents
  • 💤 Slow performance with large documents
  • 🙅‍♀️ Intrusive advertising and upselling

Doc Scan Pro

From 601 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great scanning tool
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 📁 Excellent for organizing documents
  • 💾 Reliable and dependable
  • 🔗 Convenient integration with cloud storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with OCR accuracy
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
  • 💰 Complaints about recurring charges
  • 📂 Frustrations with folder management
  • 🔄 Sync issues across devices

Bugs and requests

Scanner Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sudden loss of scanned documents
  • Inconsistent iCloud sync and storage
  • Cropping and alignment issues after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create subfolders
  • Improved OCR accuracy, especially for receipts
  • Direct import of emailed documents
  • Customizable naming and organization options
  • Faster cloud sync and better offline access

Doc Scan Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes after recent updates
  • Scanning issues with poor lighting or blurry images
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Unreliable faxing functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to password-protect scanned files
  • Improved folder organization and color-coding
  • Automatic file naming and better metadata handling
  • Seamless sync across all devices
  • Enhanced OCR capabilities

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Scanner Pro

Subscriptions8
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Expense Report7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Scanner Pro Plus3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Scanner Pro Plus$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
10 purchases

Doc Scan Pro

Subscriptions3
  • DocScan Pro SILVER (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • DocScan Pro GOLD (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • DocScan Pro SILVER (Annually)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time7
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • Backup Restore$3.99
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  • 5 Fax Credit$4.99
  • Fax No. For One Month$5.99
  • 10 Fax Credit$7.99
  • 20 Fax Credit$14.99

Questions

Is Scanner Pro free?
Scanner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doc Scan Pro free?
Doc Scan Pro costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scanner Pro or Doc Scan Pro?
Scanner Pro is rated higher. Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 338K ratings, while Doc Scan Pro averages 4.8 from 601 ratings.
Do Scanner Pro or Doc Scan Pro have ads?
Neither Scanner Pro nor Doc Scan Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Pro or Doc Scan Pro?
Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Doc Scan Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Scanner Pro was updated on November 4, 2026 and Doc Scan Pro on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Scanner Pro or Doc Scan Pro?
Scanner Pro currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and Doc Scan Pro at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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