Comparison

CamScanner vs Docusign

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CamScanner

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
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The most intelligent scanner app Trusted by 300M+ users CamScanner is an all-in-one scanner app. It turns your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner that recognizes text automatically (OCR) and improves your productivity to save your time. Download this scanner app for free to instantly scan, save, and share any document in PDF, JPG, Word, or TXT formats. Would you like to keep your entire office in your pocket and increase your productivity at work? Use the CamScanner scanner app to handle your paperwork with ease. Say goodbye to huge and heavy copy machines and get this ultra-fast scanner app for free now. DOCUMENT SCANNER This free-of-charge yet powerful scanner app is a must-have for students and anyone involved in business: accountants, realtors, managers, or lawyers. With this PDF scanner, scan anything you need, receipts, contracts, paper notes, fax papers, books, and store your scans as multipage PDF or JPG files. VARIOUS SCANNING MODES –ID CARD & PASSPORT: A mode specifically designed for fast and convenient scans of ID documents. –QR CODE: Scan any QR code with the camera on your mobile device. PDF CONVERTER –PDF Converter: This PDF scanner enables you to create PDF from a website, and convert documents in multiple formats to PDF. –Supported file formats: PDF, JPG, DOC, DOCX, TXT, XLS, XLSM, XLSX, CVS, PPT, PPTM, PPTX. SHARE AND COLLABORATE –Share files for commenting or viewing in WhatsApp, iMessage, Microsoft Teams. –Collect comments from multiple people in one file online. –Speed document reviews by responding to each other's comments. –Receive activity notifications for the files you share. INNOVATIVE PDF SCANNER –Scan documents and photos to PDF, JPG, or TXT. –Easily scan multiple pages into one document. –Extract text from any scannable object with text recognition (OCR). –Create and add your own e-signature on documents. HANDY DOCUMENT EDITOR & FILE MANAGER –Edit scans with filters and the feature of noise removal. –Manage files with folders, drag & drop to reorder, and enjoy other document editing features. –Protect your confidential scans by locking folders and files with passwords. EASILY SEND DOCUMENT –Scan, save and send documents in just a few taps. –Email with attachments or send document links. –Upload scanned documents to cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, and OneDrive. –Print PDF files, such as contracts and invoices, right from the scanner app. –Send files quickly and securely. Scanning or sharing is achieved with no intervention from the CamScanner scanner app team or any third party. Documents are safely stored on your mobile devices. UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION –You can subscribe to get unlimited access to all features of the scanner app. –Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually at the rate based on the subscription plan. –Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. –Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. –Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. –Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. –Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. For Terms of Use, please visit https://www.camscanner.com/app/service?language=en-us For Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.camscanner.com/app/privacy?language=en-us We'd love to hear your feedback: isupport@camscanner.com Follow us on X: @CamScanner Like us on Facebook: @CamScanner UA Follow us on Instagram: @CamScanner_Official Follow us on YouTube: @CamScanner_Official Check out other products of INTSIG: CamCard - Business Card Reader

About

Docusign

Securely send and sign digital documents, contracts, and PDFs from any device. Create your own signature, upload files from various cloud services, and manage the signing process with ease. It's a legally binding and secure way to handle agreements.

Highlights
  • Create custom digital signatures
  • Upload documents from cloud storage
  • Unlimited free signing for all parties
  • Prepare documents with signature tags
  • Set signing order for multiple signers
  • Real-time signing notifications
  • Supports multiple document formats
Features
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Docusign eSignature is the world’s #1 way for businesses and individuals to securely send and sign agreements from practically anywhere, at any time, from almost any device. The Docusign app is easy to use, includes unlimited free signing for all parties, and is trusted by millions of people worldwide. HOW DOCUSIGN WORKS | e-Sign PDFs, forms, and contracts on the go. • Step 1: Create your customized digital signature directly on your device. • Step 2: Upload documents easily via email, Google Drive, DropBox, Box, Evernote, Salesforce, or photo scanning. • Step 3: E-sign your documents for free with no monthly limit. STREAMLINED, SIMPLIFIED MANAGEMENT | Send and monitor agreements straight from your device. • Step 1: Import files to prepare and send them out for signature. • Step 2: Prepare your document with “Sign Here” tags that show precisely where to sign, initial, or add additional information and invite others to sign. • You can set the signing order and workflow for multiple signers. • Docusign supports both in-person and remote signing. • Responsive signing functionality automatically adapts documents for mobile to the size and orientation of the signer’s device. • Step 3: Remind signers to sign with a single tap or void a document that has already been sent for signature. • Step 4: Receive real-time push notifications when a document has been signed. E-SIGNATURE THROUGH DOCUSIGN IS LEGAL AND SECURE. Docusign’s complies with the eSign Act, which means: • Agreements are legally binding. • There is a complete audit trail to track who signed when and where. • Documents are encrypted; this is safer and more secure than paper. • Docusign is ISO 27001 SSAE16 compliant. Docusign’s free eSignature app supports multiple document types and formats, including: • PDF • Word • Excel • Images (JPEG, PNG, TIFF) • Text-Based Files Common documents to digitally sign with Docusign: • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) • Sales contracts and proposals • Health care documents • Financial agreements • Waivers • Permission slips • Lease agreements PREMIUM PLANS In addition to the free signing experience, Docusign offers advanced features through subscription plans: Business Pro Plan • Send documents out for signature. • Add logic and advanced fields to your most critical documents. • Automate your agreement process with bulk send, powerforms, comments and personalized branding. Standard Plan • Send documents out for signature. • Access to advanced fields including Docusign’s most popular. • Manage signing on-the-go. Remind, void, in-person signing, and reusable templates. Real Estate Plan • Send documents out for signature. • Powerful real estate features including zipForm Plus integration and web branding. • Managing signing on-the-go. Remind, void, in-person signing, and reusable templates. Personal Plan • Limited document sending. Send up to 5 documents monthly. • Access to essential fields. Request signature, date, and name. • Reusable templates so you can standardize your documents. Email your questions or feedback to: mobilefeedback@docusign.com Find out more about Docusign and electronic signatures: https://www.docusign.com/products/electronic-signature/how-docusign-works Subscription Plan Information: • Payment is charged to iTunes Account at the time a user confirms purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's account settings after purchase. • Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://www.docusign.com/privacy/ Agreements and Terms: https://www.docusign.com/legal/agreements/

Screenshots

CamScanner4 screens
Docusign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Docusign at none against CamScanner's shown. Docusign also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 61%). CamScanner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and chart position (#7 vs #33). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Docusign sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CamScanner against 4.9 for Docusign. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9M and 827K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of CamScanner's written reviews are positive against 70% of Docusign's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamScanner ships an update weekly, Docusign fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CamScanner versus Docusign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamScannerDocusign
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9M ratings)4.9 (827K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews69.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9M — better827K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better#33
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size383 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINTSIG Information Co., LtdDocusign

Customer experience

CamScanner

All ratings1,914,032 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews2,684 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative35.2%

Docusign

All ratings826,948 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,068 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative26.4%

User reviews

CamScanner

From 1.9M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

Docusign

From 827K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for signing documents on the go
  • 🚀 Saves time and effort
  • 🔒 Secure digital signatures
  • 👍 Useful for businesses and individuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches with placing signatures and text boxes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
  • 🐛 Issues with editing and updating documents
  • 🐛 Unreliable customer support
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

CamScanner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Reduced ads and more features in free version

Docusign

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or verify account
  • Signed documents not appearing in the app
  • Inconsistent behavior when finishing and sending documents
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices and operating systems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add strikethrough functionality
  • Improve text box editing and placement
  • Allow more customization of signature appearance
  • Integrate with more document formats (e.g., Word)
  • Provide better in-app guidance and tutorials
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  • Improve mobile app performance and stability

In-app purchases

13 purchases

CamScanner

Subscriptions12
  • Premium Account$4.991 Month
  • CamScanner Premium(1 week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • CamScanner Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Premium Account(1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Account (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • CamScanner Premium(1 week)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • CamScanner Premium1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • CamScanner Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Account (1 year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Account(1 year)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Account(1 year)3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • CamScanner Premium1 Month trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-page Fax$0.99
8 purchases

Docusign

Subscriptions8
  • Personal Edition$14.991 Month
  • Professional Edition$19.991 Month
  • DocuSign for REALTORS®2 variants$34.991 Month
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  • Standard Edition2 variants$39.991 Month
  • Real Estate Edition$39.991 Month
  • Business Pro Monthly$59.991 Month
  • Business Pro$59.991 Month
  • Personal Edition$119.991 Year

Questions

Is CamScanner free?
CamScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Docusign free?
Docusign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CamScanner or Docusign?
Docusign is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Docusign averages 4.9 from 827K ratings.
Do CamScanner or Docusign have ads?
CamScanner shows ads; Docusign does not.
Which is updated more often, CamScanner or Docusign?
CamScanner ships an update weekly, and Docusign fortnightly. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Docusign on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, CamScanner or Docusign?
CamScanner currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Docusign at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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