# CamScanner vs Paperlogix

The clearest difference is ads: Paperlogix at none against CamScanner's shown. CamScanner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 68). On price, review sentiment, 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 Paperlogix sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CamScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of CamScanner's written reviews are positive against 58% of Paperlogix's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, Paperlogix every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | Paperlogix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperlogix-document-scanner/id1254878055/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [Onloft Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/390063391) |

## What reviewers say

### CamScanner

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Productivity, #24 Top Free · Productivity, #166 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


### Paperlogix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperlogix-document-scanner/id1254878055)

Capture high-quality scans of documents and receipts with automatic cropping and perspective correction. Organize your files using folders and tags, and leverage powerful automation features for sorting and archiving. Pro features include OCR, cloud uploads, and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Automatic document edge detection, Skew and perspective correction, Folder and tag organization, Text recognition (OCR), Cloud service integration, Workflow automation, Multi-page scanning

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paperlogix Basic Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Paperlogix Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is Paperlogix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or Paperlogix?

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Paperlogix averages 4.5 from 68 ratings.

### Do CamScanner or Paperlogix have ads?

CamScanner shows ads; Paperlogix does not.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or Paperlogix?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and Paperlogix every 3 months. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Paperlogix on August 14, 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.*