Comparison

Connect My Computer vs Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Connect My Computer

Access and control your Mac computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like trackpad control, modifier keypads, and international keyboard support for seamless remote management.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac control from iOS
  • Trackpad mouse cursor control
  • Modifier keypads (Shift, Ctrl, Alt)
  • Functional keyboard shortcuts
  • Virtual mouse buttons
  • International keyboard support
  • Mac OS X login
Features
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Connect to your Mac computers from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone XS Max! Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Support Retina display for the new iPad and iPhone 4/4S - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Mac OS X Login - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Tiger - Windows with VNC server installed Note: This is also a full VNC client. Thus you can also use it to connect to Windows with VNC server installed. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/13.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

About

Document Scanner

Features
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Scan anything in seconds and turn it into a clean, professional PDF — then OCR, sign, print, or share it instantly. Document Scanner uses smart edge detection to capture crisp, deskewed pages that look professionally scanned, not photographed. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan multi-page documents with automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Import photos from your library and turn them into sharp, whitened scans • Recognize text (OCR) so your PDFs are fully searchable and copyable • Sign documents with your finger and add your signature anywhere • Print instantly to any nearby AirPrint printer over Wi-Fi — no cables, no computer • No AirPrint printer? Share the PDF to your printer's own app (HP, Canon, Epson, Brother) or to Mail, Messages and Files • Lock sensitive PDFs with a password and compress large files • Smart auto-naming reads the first line so documents name themselves WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Everything runs on-device using Apple's own scanning and text engines — fast, private, and accurate. No account, no sign-up. Your documents stay on your iPhone unless you choose to share them. Face ID app lock keeps private scans protected. DOCUMENT SCANNER PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited scans, OCR, signing, password protection, compression, and AirPrint with no limits. Choose a yearly plan, a one-time Lifetime purchase, or a weekly plan — a free trial may be available. SUBSCRIPTIONS & PRICING • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • Lifetime is a one-time purchase, not a subscription, and does not renew. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-004/home Questions or feedback? Email developer.nasar416@gmail.com

Screenshots

Connect My Computer4 screens
Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Document Scanner at every 4 days against Connect My Computer's every 3 months. Connect My Computer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Connect My Computer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Document Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, Document Scanner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Connect My Computer versus Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect My ComputerDocument Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (98 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings98 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileMD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY

Bugs and requests

Connect My Computer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions
  • Authentication failures with complex passwords
  • Frequent crashes, especially on multi-monitor setups

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote wake/sleep functionality
  • Integrated file transfer
  • Improved multi-monitor support
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts

Document Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Connect My Computer

One-time1
  • Connect My Mac Pro$4.99
4 purchases

Document Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Document Scanner Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Document Scanner Pro Lifetime$44.99
  • Document Scanner Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Connect My Computer free?
Connect My Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Connect My Computer or Document Scanner have ads?
Neither Connect My Computer nor Document Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect My Computer or Document Scanner?
Connect My Computer ships an update every 3 months, and Document Scanner every 4 days. Most recently, Connect My Computer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Document Scanner on October 9, 2026.

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