# Scanner App vs TurboScan™

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanner App at every 3 weeks against TurboScan™'s every 3 months. Scanner App also leads on ratings volume (1.4M vs 101K) and chart position (#32 vs #147). TurboScan™'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TurboScan™ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scanner App against 4.9 for TurboScan™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner App has 1.4M ratings behind it against 101K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 88% of TurboScan™'s.

Scanner App ships an update every 3 weeks, TurboScan™ every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner App | TurboScan™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-genius-scan/id377672876/reviews) | [4.9 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboscan-document-scanner/id1017559099/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 101K |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 88.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | #147 |
| Size | 99 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Grizzly Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/377672879) | [Piksoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342548959) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-genius-scan/id377672876)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Business, #55 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. It automatically detects, crops, and enhances paper documents, allowing you to export them as multi-page PDFs. Organize, secure, and share your scanned files with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Smart document detection and cropping, Batch scanning for multiple pages, PDF creation and editing, OCR text recognition, On-device security features, Cloud backup and sync

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius Scan Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Genius Scan Ultra | $4.99 | per month |
| Genius Scan Plus | $11.99 | per year |
| Genius Scan Ultra | $39.99 | per year |
| Genius Scan Ultra | $39.99 | per year |
| Genius Scan Ultra | $49.99 | per year |
| Genius Scan Ultra | $49.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Genius Scan+ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 🔒 Secure document handling
- 📤 Convenient export options
- 🖼️ High-quality scans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with cropping and alignment
- 🔍 OCR accuracy could be improved
- 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🔄 Sync issues with cloud storage
- 🤔 Confusing workflow changes in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Inconsistent behavior when exporting documents

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit scanned text
- Improved folder organization and search
- Automatic upload to multiple cloud services
- Customizable file naming and tagging


### TurboScan™

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

**Currently charting:** #147 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 | $19.99 | 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 Scanner App free?

Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TurboScan™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner App or TurboScan™?

Scanner App and TurboScan™ are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4M and 101K ratings respectively.

### Do Scanner App or TurboScan™ have ads?

Neither Scanner App nor TurboScan™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner App or TurboScan™?

Scanner App ships an update every 3 weeks, and TurboScan™ every 3 months. Most recently, Scanner App was updated on September 25, 2026 and TurboScan™ on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scanner App or TurboScan™?

Scanner App currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and TurboScan™ at #147. 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.*