Comparison

CamScanner vs ScanScan(白描)

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

Head to head
About

CamScanner

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly scan, edit, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and secure file management.

Highlights
  • Mobile document scanning
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • PDF conversion
  • E-signature creation
  • Secure file management
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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The most intelligent scanner app Trusted by 300M+ users CamScanner is an all-in-one scanner app. It turns your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner that recognizes text automatically (OCR) and improves your productivity to save your time. Download this scanner app for free to instantly scan, save, and share any document in PDF, JPG, Word, or TXT formats. Would you like to keep your entire office in your pocket and increase your productivity at work? Use the CamScanner scanner app to handle your paperwork with ease. Say goodbye to huge and heavy copy machines and get this ultra-fast scanner app for free now. DOCUMENT SCANNER This free-of-charge yet powerful scanner app is a must-have for students and anyone involved in business: accountants, realtors, managers, or lawyers. With this PDF scanner, scan anything you need, receipts, contracts, paper notes, fax papers, books, and store your scans as multipage PDF or JPG files. VARIOUS SCANNING MODES –ID CARD & PASSPORT: A mode specifically designed for fast and convenient scans of ID documents. –QR CODE: Scan any QR code with the camera on your mobile device. PDF CONVERTER –PDF Converter: This PDF scanner enables you to create PDF from a website, and convert documents in multiple formats to PDF. –Supported file formats: PDF, JPG, DOC, DOCX, TXT, XLS, XLSM, XLSX, CVS, PPT, PPTM, PPTX. SHARE AND COLLABORATE –Share files for commenting or viewing in WhatsApp, iMessage, Microsoft Teams. –Collect comments from multiple people in one file online. –Speed document reviews by responding to each other's comments. –Receive activity notifications for the files you share. INNOVATIVE PDF SCANNER –Scan documents and photos to PDF, JPG, or TXT. –Easily scan multiple pages into one document. –Extract text from any scannable object with text recognition (OCR). –Create and add your own e-signature on documents. HANDY DOCUMENT EDITOR & FILE MANAGER –Edit scans with filters and the feature of noise removal. –Manage files with folders, drag & drop to reorder, and enjoy other document editing features. –Protect your confidential scans by locking folders and files with passwords. EASILY SEND DOCUMENT –Scan, save and send documents in just a few taps. –Email with attachments or send document links. –Upload scanned documents to cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, and OneDrive. –Print PDF files, such as contracts and invoices, right from the scanner app. –Send files quickly and securely. Scanning or sharing is achieved with no intervention from the CamScanner scanner app team or any third party. Documents are safely stored on your mobile devices. UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION –You can subscribe to get unlimited access to all features of the scanner app. –Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually at the rate based on the subscription plan. –Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. –Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. –Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. –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 the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. 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 We'd love to hear your feedback: isupport@camscanner.com Follow us on X: @CamScanner Like us on Facebook: @CamScanner UA Follow us on Instagram: @CamScanner_Official Follow us on YouTube: @CamScanner_Official Check out other products of INTSIG: CamCard - Business Card Reader

About

ScanScan(白描)

This app uses advanced machine learning to accurately extract editable text from images and documents. It can also scan and convert documents into clear PDF files, with support for batch processing and multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Machine learning for accurate OCR
  • Edit and export OCR results (.txt, .docx)
  • Multi-language text recognition
  • Scan documents to image/PDF
  • PDF to image conversion
  • Batch processing (OCR, color filter)
  • Multi-language translation
Features
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"When I want to get the editable text from image, the first choice is Scanscan." - user said. Scanscan(白描) - OCR image to text, the most powerful and easiest-to-use OCR App, also can scan images and documents to pdf files, efficient and accurate mobile scanner. KEY FEATURES: - Machine learning make OCR more accurate. - Edit OCR results and notes of the doc, exporting as .txt file and .docx file. - 360° text recognition in many languages , including Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian, German, Spanish, Greek, Turkish, Korean and so on. Support vertical and horizon text. - Scan docs into clear & sharp image/PDF, to email, print or share to anywhere. - Support the conversion of PDF to picture format, which can be converted to text and other formats through OCR word recognition. - Support batch processing, like batch OCR, batch documents color filter. - Support multiply language translation, support business negotiation, study work, travel abroad, and other requirements. - Copy, Paste and Edit recognized result with one-click. - Automatically save extracted text. - Find history recognition results in "Records". - Support combination of multiple recognized text. “当我需要快速识别图片中的文字,第一个想到的就是白描。” 获得 App Store 首页推荐、OPPO应用时刻、小米应用市场金米奖、金米奖2018年度应用、豌豆荚设计奖、豌豆荚2018年年度应用、少数派2017年年度应用、AppSo官方推荐、最美应用2017年年度应用、360市场年度应用等众多奖项的扫描应用。 #给女朋友的,当然是最好的# 初衷是为女朋友做一个方便读书做笔记的轻量化ocr文字识别工具。 现已升级批量识别与翻译功能,以及文件扫描功能。专注,专业,准确高效,轻松提取图片中文字信息,生成清晰扫描件。 -----使用场景----- 拍照翻译文字、公司文件转录、纸质书阅读笔记摘录、截图文字内容提取、身份证识别、购物小票识别,纸质文件电子化存档等等多种场景适用。 ----功能亮点---- ● 云端识别 云端OCR识别引擎,识别准确度随着自动学习越来越高,识别速度快;另外可以放心的是,图片上传经过加密处理,无需担心隐私。 ● 批量识别。 同类app里的领跑者,能一次识别50张图片,批量识别后也可以对多张原图同时进行校对。 ● 支持系统相册插件识别,无需打开APP即可快速完成识别; ● 识别结果自动存为历史记录,检索方便。 ● 支持表格识别。 ● 支持长图识别和多栏文字图片识别。 ● 识别结果翻译 支持简体中文、日语、英语、韩语、法语、西班牙语、阿拉伯语、俄语、德语、葡萄牙语、意大利语、繁体中文、粤语、文言文、泰语、希腊语、波兰语、荷兰语、保加利亚语、爱沙尼亚语、丹麦语、芬兰语、捷克语、罗马尼亚语、斯洛文尼亚语、瑞典语、匈牙利语、越南语的互译; ● 多语言识别 支持中文、英语、日语、韩语、法语、德语、俄语、西班牙语等大多数语言的OCR识别;留学生说“白描用来处理上课笔记实在是太好用了”; ● 手机里的扫描仪,自动识别文档边界生成扫描件 将摄像头对准文档,即可自动识别边界并拍出扫描件,多种文档色彩可供选择。 ● 自动识连续拍照扫描件 如果有多张文档待生成扫描件,只要相机对着每张文档即可全部自动拍出来。 ● 生成的扫描件图片直接生成PDF文件 可将多张扫描件直接生成一个PDF,自由分享与保存。 ● 灵活选择 手指流畅顺滑,即可分块选择需要的文字,想要哪段点哪段(想查看所有文本,不需要按行点选);识别结果可编辑且选择复制到各种app中使用,支持微信、QQ、有道云、印象笔记等软件。 ● 快速校对 在识别结果页面点击“校对”按钮进行校对,可以在不离开编辑区域的情况下方便对照着原文修改,弥补OCR技术的不完美之处(大概是手写字不够工整时需要担待一点)。 ● 识别结果自动分段,弥补了大多数识别软件无法还原原文段落的问题; ●系统插件翻译,无需打开翻译APP 在 Safari 等软件中,您可以选择一段文字,然后点击共享,在弹出的菜单中选择白描直接进行翻译,省去了打开翻译APP的步骤。 ●已适配iPad,iPad用户可以从 App Store下载使用。 ●支持iPad多任务和 Drag & Drop。 使用中有任何问题或建议,可通过以下任意途径—— 1、在设置里给我反馈, 2、发邮件至tolecen@163.com, 3、联系我的微博:凉子的狗狗 找到我和解决方法。 ----如果----- 如果白描有方便到你,希望你有空时能花一分钟给它评星并写两句评论,有用的评论和五颗星能让它在榜单上排在前面一点。 如果你喜欢这只白喵,请考虑打赏一点猫粮,让它存活得更容易些,独立开发者的我将有更多精力改进它的功能:) ----找到我---- 新浪微博@凉子的狗狗 私信留言反馈更快:)

Screenshots

CamScanner4 screens
ScanScan(白描)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScanScan(白描) at none against CamScanner's shown. ScanScan(白描) also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 61%) and device support (4 vs 2). CamScanner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 349). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScanScan(白描) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.8 for CamScanner against 4.8 for ScanScan(白描). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 349, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of CamScanner's written reviews are positive against 87% of ScanScan(白描)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamScanner ships an update weekly, ScanScan(白描) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CamScanner versus ScanScan(白描): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamScannerScanScan(白描)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9M ratings)4.8 (349 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9M — better349
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size383 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINTSIG Information Co., Ltd新乐 陶

Customer experience

CamScanner

All ratings1,914,032 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews2,684 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative35.2%

ScanScan(白描)

All ratings349 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.0%

Bugs and requests

CamScanner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during scanning and editing
  • Syncing and backup issues causing data loss
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices
  • Unexpected charges and subscription renewals
  • Unreliable performance and frequent updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved OCR and text recognition accuracy
  • More flexible export and sharing options
  • Customizable storage and backup settings
  • Enhanced security and privacy controls
  • Streamlined subscription and pricing model
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  • Reduced ads and more features in free version

ScanScan(白描)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

CamScanner

Subscriptions12
  • Premium Account$4.991 Month
  • CamScanner Premium(1 week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • CamScanner Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Premium Account(1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Account (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • CamScanner Premium(1 week)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • CamScanner Premium1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • CamScanner Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Account (1 year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Account(1 year)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Account(1 year)3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • CamScanner Premium1 Month trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-page Fax$0.99
5 purchases

ScanScan(白描)

One-time5
  • Provide food for cat$2.99
  • 普通会员(永久)$3.99
  • 普通会员(优惠)$3.99
Show 2 more
  • 黄金会员(优惠)$3.99
  • Senior VIP (Permanent)$5.99

Questions

Is CamScanner free?
CamScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanScan(白描) free?
ScanScan(白描) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CamScanner or ScanScan(白描)?
CamScanner and ScanScan(白描) are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.9M and 349 ratings respectively.
Do CamScanner or ScanScan(白描) have ads?
CamScanner shows ads; ScanScan(白描) does not.
Which is updated more often, CamScanner or ScanScan(白描)?
CamScanner ships an update weekly, and ScanScan(白描) every 2 months. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and ScanScan(白描) on September 23, 2026.

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