# CamScanner vs Scanner ㅤ

The clearest difference is update cadence: CamScanner at weekly against Scanner ㅤ's every 6 weeks. CamScanner also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 96) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). Scanner ㅤ's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scanner ㅤ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Scanner ㅤ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 96, 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 75% of Scanner ㅤ's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, Scanner ㅤ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | Scanner ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner/id1631852202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) |

## 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, #122 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


### Scanner ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner/id1631852202)

Easily scan, sign, and share documents with this high-quality PDF scanner. Enhance your scans with filters and keep important files secure in your cloud vault. It offers automatic document detection and supports both single and multi-page documents.

**Highlights:** High-quality PDF scanning, Sign scanned documents, Automatic document detection, Single & multi-page scanning, Scan enhancement filters, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps PRO - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Offer | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is Scanner ㅤ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or Scanner ㅤ?

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Scanner ㅤ averages 4.7 from 96 ratings.

### Do CamScanner or Scanner ㅤ have ads?

Both CamScanner and Scanner ㅤ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or Scanner ㅤ?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and Scanner ㅤ every 6 weeks. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 28, 2026 and Scanner ㅤ on September 26, 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.*