# CamScanner vs Scan.Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Scan.Plus at none against CamScanner's shown. Scan.Plus also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 60%). CamScanner's advantage is ratings volume (2M vs 777) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamScanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scan.Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Scan.Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 2M ratings behind it against 777, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of CamScanner's written reviews are positive against 85% of Scan.Plus's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, Scan.Plus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | Scan.Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.8 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2M** | 777 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 375 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [Alohi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172555270) |

## What reviewers say

### CamScanner

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Productivity, #26 Top Free · Productivity, #137 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Automatically recognize text with OCR to boost productivity. Instantly scan, save, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT.

**Highlights:** Mobile document scanning, Automatic text recognition (OCR), PDF and JPG conversion, Multi-page document creation, Cloud storage integration, E-signature functionality, Password-protected files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $4.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |
| 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


### Scan.Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125)

This app uses AI to provide high-quality document scans with intelligent text extraction. It offers features like automatic document detection, distortion correction, and an AI-powered Magic Eraser. Users can also extract, translate, and summarize text from scanned documents, and organize them securely.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scanning with auto-enhancement, OCR for searchable and editable text, AI translation and summarization, Magic Eraser for removing unwanted elements, Save as PDF or JPG, Direct e-signature and faxing integration, Robust data encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan.Plus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan.Plus Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Scan.Plus Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 💡 Innovative AI-powered features
- ⭐ Excellent overall performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 📦 Limitations in free/beta version

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not flipping to show document
- Inability to reconnect after update issues
- Unexpected app behavior after iOS 18 update

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase unlimited AI credits
- More flexible payment options (one-time purchase)
- Improved camera controls (e.g., flip camera option)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is Scan.Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or Scan.Plus?

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2M ratings, while Scan.Plus averages 4.8 from 777 ratings.

### Do CamScanner or Scan.Plus have ads?

CamScanner shows ads; Scan.Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or Scan.Plus?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and Scan.Plus fortnightly. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on November 5, 2026 and Scan.Plus on November 3, 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.*