# CamScanner vs ScanScan(白描)

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | ScanScan(白描) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews) | [4.8 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanscan-ocr-text-scanner/id1249901692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 349 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [新乐 陶](https://appshunter.io/developer/826439308) |

## What reviewers say

### CamScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Productivity, #25 Top Free · Productivity, #123 Top Grossing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $4.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Account(1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Account (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Account (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $69.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| One-page Fax | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scanning and document management
- 📁 Convenient cloud storage and backup
- 🔍 Powerful OCR and document enhancement features
- 🔧 Customizable scanning and editing options
- 🏫 Useful for school and work applications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🤖 Inconsistent OCR and text recognition accuracy
- 💰 Aggressive upselling and subscription model
- 🔌 App crashes and performance issues
- 📤 Difficulties with sharing and exporting files

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### ScanScan(白描)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanscan-ocr-text-scanner/id1249901692)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Provide food for cat | $2.99 | one-time |
| 普通会员(永久) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 普通会员(优惠) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 黄金会员(优惠) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Senior VIP (Permanent) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*