Comparison

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner vs AI Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and notes. Optimize scan quality, extract text with OCR, and share files easily via email, cloud, or fax. Secure your documents with passcodes and sync them across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Mobile scanner for documents
  • Optimize scan quality
  • Extract text with OCR
  • Share PDF/JPEG files
  • Print via AirPrint
  • Fax documents
  • Secure important docs
Features
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Scan docs into clear & sharp image/PDF, to email, fax, print or save to cloud. * Over 200,000 new registrations per day * App Store Best of 2014 * CamScanner, 50 Best iPhone Apps, 2013 Edition – TIME ----Paid App Features---- * All features that the free version has * Recognize and extract texts from a single page * Larger cloud space of 400M (200M for free version) * Export PDFs without watermark "Scanned by CamScanner" * Ad-free Features: *Mobile Scanner Use your phone camera to scan receipts, notes, invoices, whiteboard discussions, business cards, certificates, etc. *Optimize Scan Quality Smart cropping and auto enhancing make the texts and graphics look clear and sharp. *Extract Texts from Image OCR (optical character recognition) feature extracts texts from single page for further editing or sharing. (Paid app only) *Share PDF/JPEG Files Easily share documents in PDF or JPEG format with others via social media, email attachment or sending the doc link. *AirPrint & Fax Documents Instantly print out docs in CamScanner with nearby printer via AirPrint; directly fax docs to over 30 countries from the app. *Collaboration Invite friends or colleagues to view and comment on your scans in a group. (Registrants only) *Advanced Editing Making annotations or adding customized watermark on docs are made available for you. *Secure Important Docs Set passcode for viewing important docs; meanwhile, when sending doc link, you can set password to protect it. *Sync across Platforms Sign up to sync documents on the go. Just sign in to any smartphone, tablet or computer (visit CamScanner website) you own and you can view, edit and share any document. Premium Subscription Service: 1. Edit OCR results and notes of the doc, exporting as .txt file 2. Create Doc Collage for multiple pages 3. + 10G cloud space 4. + 40 extra collaborators 5. Send doc link with password protection and expiration date 6. Auto upload docs to Box, Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, One Drive and etc. 7. Batch download PDF files through web application of CS 8. Import PDF to Camscanner for editing 9. Scan academic questions to make practice tests for study 10. High Standard ID Scan and More... Payment models for Premium subscription: • Monthly Subscription: $4.99 per month, • Yearly Subscription: $35.99 for 1st year and $49.99/year starting from the next year, • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. For Terms of Use, please visit https://www.camscanner.com/app/service?language=en-us For Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.camscanner.com/app/privacy?language=en-us CamScanner users scan and manage * Bill, Invoice, Contract, Tax Roll, Business Card… * Whiteboard, Memo, Script, Letter… * Blackboard, Note, PPT, Book, Article… * Credential, Certificate, Identity Documents… 3rd Party Cloud Storage Services Supported: -Box, Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, OneDrive We’d love to hear your feedback: isupport@intsig.com Follow us on Twitter: @CamScanner Like us on Facebook: CamScanner Follow us on Google+: CamScanner Check out other INTSIG’s products: CamCard - Business Card Reader CamDictionary - Snap Translator

About

AI Document Scanner

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. This app uses AI to enhance scans, convert images to editable text, and organize your files effortlessly. Create PDFs from your camera with advanced editing and sharing options.

Highlights
  • AI-powered scanning and enhancement
  • OCR for editable text conversion
  • Multi-page document scanning
  • Annotation and editing tools
  • Automatic document detection and cropping
  • Intelligent document organization
  • Share and export in various formats
Features
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Features available for subscribers: Introducing AI Document Scanner, the cutting-edge app designed to revolutionize how you handle documents on your iPhone. Whether you're a professional needing efficient document management or someone looking to streamline your daily tasks, AI Document Scanner offers a suite of powerful features to enhance your productivity and convenience. Here’s how you can benefit: Advanced AI-Powered Scanning: Experience the next level of document scanning with AI technology. AI Document Scanner automatically detects and enhances text, graphics, and images, ensuring crystal-clear and high-quality scans every time. The AI algorithms adjust lighting, remove shadows, and correct distortions for professional-grade results. Optical Character Recognition (OCR): Convert scanned images into editable and searchable text with built-in OCR technology. AI Document Scanner accurately extracts text from documents, allowing you to edit, copy, and search content with ease. Perfect for transforming printed materials into digital text for editing or referencing. Multi-Page Scanning: Easily scan multi-page documents into a single file. Organize and handle large documents, reports, or manuals without the hassle of managing separate files. AI Document Scanner ensures smooth navigation through multiple pages for seamless document management. Annotation and Editing Tools: Annotate your scanned documents with ease. Add notes, highlights, and signatures directly within the app. AI Document Scanner provides a suite of editing tools to mark up your documents, making it easy to add important details, comments, or personal signatures on the go. Automatic Document Detection: Simplify the scanning process with automatic edge detection and cropping. AI Document Scanner identifies the edges of your document and crops it precisely, ensuring you capture only what you need. This feature saves you time and delivers clean, perfectly framed scans every time. Intelligent Document Organization: Organize your documents effortlessly with smart folders and tagging features. AI Document Scanner categorizes and tags your documents automatically based on content, making it easier to search and find what you need. This intelligent organization streamlines your workflow and enhances efficiency. Share and Export: Easily share your scanned documents via email, messaging apps, or by generating a shareable link. Export your scans in various formats, including PDF and JPEG, to ensure compatibility with different platforms and software. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy an intuitive and user-friendly interface designed for all skill levels. AI Document Scanner offers a seamless experience with simple navigation, making it easy to scan, edit, and manage documents without any technical hassle. Transform the way you handle documents with AI Document Scanner. Download the app today and unlock a world of possibilities for scanning, editing, and managing your documents directly from your iPhone. Say goodbye to traditional scanners and enjoy the convenience of a powerful document solution in your pocket. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner4 screens
AI Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AI Document Scanner at Free against CamScanner + | OCR Scanner's $0.99. AI Document Scanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). CamScanner + | OCR Scanner's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (83% vs 46%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

AI Document Scanner is free to download; CamScanner + | OCR Scanner costs $0.99 up front. CamScanner + | OCR Scanner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AI Document Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner + | OCR Scanner has 17K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of CamScanner + | OCR Scanner's written reviews are positive against 46% of AI Document Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner ships an update every 3 months, AI Document Scanner weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CamScanner + | OCR Scanner versus AI Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamScanner + | OCR ScannerAI Document Scanner
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (17K ratings) — better4.3 (116 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better116
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinguan DataSpicy Apps

Customer experience

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner

All ratings17,235 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1,799 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.8%

AI Document Scanner

All ratings116 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral19.2%
Negative34.6%

Bugs and requests

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Sync issues leading to lost documents
  • Unreliable faxing and emailing
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent scanning quality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved cloud storage integration
  • Easier document organization
  • Better OCR and text recognition
  • Ability to edit/annotate scanned documents
  • Automatic backup and restore functionality

AI Document Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • CamScanner Premium$4.991 Month
  • CamScanner Premium1 Year trial3 variants$49.991 Year
  • CamScanner Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • One-page Fax$0.99
  • 600 cp + One chance to Draw$0.99
  • 3000 C-Points$4.99
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  • Ten-page Fax$8.99
3 purchases

AI Document Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • monthly$4.991 Month
  • yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is CamScanner + | OCR Scanner free?
CamScanner + | OCR Scanner costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AI Document Scanner free?
AI Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CamScanner + | OCR Scanner or AI Document Scanner?
CamScanner + | OCR Scanner is rated higher. CamScanner + | OCR Scanner averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while AI Document Scanner averages 4.3 from 116 ratings.
Do CamScanner + | OCR Scanner or AI Document Scanner have ads?
Both CamScanner + | OCR Scanner and AI Document Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, CamScanner + | OCR Scanner or AI Document Scanner?
CamScanner + | OCR Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and AI Document Scanner weekly. Most recently, CamScanner + | OCR Scanner was updated on September 26, 2026 and AI Document Scanner on September 26, 2026.

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