Comparison

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner vs CameraScan

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
Currently charting
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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

CameraScan

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner. Easily capture documents, recognize text, convert formats like PDF to Word, and manage your files efficiently for work, study, or daily life.

Highlights
  • Mobile document scanning
  • High-precision OCR text recognition
  • PDF and Word format conversion
  • ID card scanning
  • Smart enhancement technology
  • Electronic watermark
Features
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MiGuo Scan King, turning your phone into an instant scanner. It supports document scanning, text and image recognition, ID scanning, PDF to Word, Word to PDF, image to PDF, and other document format conversions. Not only can it scan with high quality, generating clear JPG and PDF scans with a single click, but it can also instantly convert lengthy text in images into editable text, recognizing multiple languages. Intelligent document management addresses a variety of scenarios, making work, study, and life more efficient. ------Usage Scenarios------ Work Scenario: An office essential! Scan paper documents to instantly transform them into electronic versions, and even convert formats, boosting office efficiency by 10 times! Daily Life Scenario: Scan IDs and documents, eliminating the wait time at printing shops; scan shopping receipts for convenient record-keeping. Learning Scenario: In just a few seconds, you can scan text on paper, class notes, teacher presentations (PPT), and blackboard writings, converting them into PDFs, documents, with powerful functionality on your phone. ------Key Features------ 【Mobile Scanner】 Universal Scanning: Capture paper documents, invoices, contracts, notes, business cards, books, drawings, and various document types quickly through photo recognition. Turn your phone into an instant scanner, saving time and effort. Smart Enhancement Technology: Intelligent removal of cluttered backgrounds and adjustment of image parameters to ensure that the generated scanned documents achieve high quality, clarity, and visibility in both details and overall appearance. 【Image-to-Text Tool】 High-precision OCR Text Recognition: Whether it's image text, documents, certificates, or handwritten content, accurate reproduction and extraction of text from images can be achieved. Support for exporting in various formats: Through text recognition, scanned text content can be exported in formats such as Word. 【Document Scanning】 A4 Proportion Restoration: Scanned documents directly conform to the standard proportions of A4 paper, generating scans in proportion with a single click without additional adjustments. Smart Boundary Detection: Automatically recognize the edges of IDs, accurately capturing the contours of documents to ensure scans are not affected by unnecessary blank areas. Support for Various Types of IDs: Whether it's an ID card, driver's license, student ID, or other common IDs, templates are not a concern. 【Multi-Format Conversion】 PDF Format Conversion: Convert between PDF, Word, and image documents, enabling one-click sharing or downloading. Maintain the original layout of documents to achieve accurate page reproduction. Electronic Watermark: Freely add an electronic anti-theft watermark with one click to ensure document security and protect information. ==== Auto-Renewal Membership Statement ==== 【Membership Benefits】Document scanning, ID scanning, OCR text recognition, format conversion. 【Subscription Price】Subject to iAP application information. 【Payment】Upon user confirmation of purchase and payment, it will be recorded in the iTunes account. 【Renewal】Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 【Cancel Renewal】If you wish to cancel the renewal, please manually disable the auto-renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. 【Free Trial】Renewal or cancellation of renewal during the free trial period will not revoke the user's right to a free trial. Users can use the trial until the trial period ends. ==== Relevant Agreements ==== User Service Agreement: https://megofun.cn/download/agreement/ios/MgScan-servicepolicy.html Privacy Policy Address: https://megofun.cn/download/agreement/ios/MgScan-privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner4 screens
CameraScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CameraScan at Free against CamScanner + | OCR Scanner's $0.99. CameraScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). CamScanner + | OCR Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 2) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On rating, 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

CameraScan 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 CameraScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. 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 CamScanner + | OCR Scanner against 5.0 for CameraScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner + | OCR Scanner has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of CamScanner + | OCR Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of CameraScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamScanner + | OCR Scanner ships an update every 3 months, CameraScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CamScanner + | OCR Scanner versus CameraScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamScanner + | OCR ScannerCameraScan
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (17K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinguan DataShenzhen Miguo Qudong Technology Co., Ltd

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%

CameraScan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CameraScan

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
6 purchases

CameraScan

Subscriptions4
  • WEEKLY ACCESS$9.907 Days
  • Subscribe Monthly$18.001 Month
  • QUARTERLY ACCESS$39.903 Months
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  • YEARLY ACCESS$69.901 Year
One-time2
  • Month$25.00
  • Subscribe Yearly$99.00

Questions

Is CamScanner + | OCR Scanner free?
CamScanner + | OCR Scanner costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CameraScan free?
CameraScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CamScanner + | OCR Scanner or CameraScan?
CameraScan is rated higher. CamScanner + | OCR Scanner averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while CameraScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CamScanner + | OCR Scanner or CameraScan have ads?
CamScanner + | OCR Scanner shows ads; CameraScan does not.
Which is updated more often, CamScanner + | OCR Scanner or CameraScan?
CamScanner + | OCR Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and CameraScan fortnightly. Most recently, CamScanner + | OCR Scanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and CameraScan on August 28, 2026.

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