# CamScanner vs PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CamScanner at 1.9M against PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App's 90. CamScanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, 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 PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CamScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 90, 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 50% of PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.6 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdoc-scanner-app/id1602797155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [Hazel Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555634974) |

## 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, #129 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


### PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scannerdoc-scanner-app/id1602797155)

Easily scan documents and save them as high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Features include batch scanning, cloud integration, and secure sharing options. OCR technology digitizes text for easy access and sharing.

**Highlights:** High-quality PDF and JPEG scans, Batch scanning for multiple pages, Cloud integration for access, Secure sharing and export options, OCR for text digitization, Adjustable scan settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & File Share - Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads & File Share -Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads & Share Files | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App free?

PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App?

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App averages 4.6 from 90 ratings.

### Do CamScanner or PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App have ads?

Both CamScanner and PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App every 3 weeks. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Scanner・Doc Scanner App on September 16, 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.*