# Scanner App vs Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner App at 90% against Scanner's 36%. Scanner App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Scanner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner App has 1.4M ratings behind it against 223K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 36% of Scanner's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner App | Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-genius-scan/id377672876/reviews)** | [4.7 (223K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-id-and-docs/id1291962681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 223K |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 35.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | #45 |
| Size | 99 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Grizzly Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/377672879) | [Luni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274051421) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner App

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

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Business, #58 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


### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-id-and-docs/id1291962681)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform paper documents into high-quality PDFs directly from your smartphone. This mobile scanner offers advanced image processing and OCR technology to enhance document clarity and enable easy sharing. Save time and storage space with efficient document management.

**Highlights:** High resolution scans, OCR technology, Multiple page PDF support, Modify and delete pages, Image processing for quality enhancement, Easy data sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go scanning
- 👍 Great quality scans
- 👍 Useful for organizing records

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Deceptive free trial
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy scanning and exporting
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning process often fails or freezes
- Exported files not received as expected
- Subscription not recognized even after payment

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scans locally without subscription
- Easier subscription cancellation process
- Batch exporting of scanned documents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner App free?

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

### Is Scanner free?

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

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

Scanner App is rated higher. Scanner App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Scanner averages 4.7 from 223K ratings.

### Do Scanner App or Scanner have ads?

Scanner shows ads; Scanner App does not.

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

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

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

Scanner App currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and Scanner at #45. 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.*