# CamScanner vs Docusign

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.

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.

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.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, Docusign fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | Docusign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews) | **[4.9 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docusign-upload-and-sign-docs/id474990205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 827K |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **69.7% 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 | **#7** | #33 |
| Size | 383 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [Docusign](https://appshunter.io/developer/388519440) |

## 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


### Docusign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docusign-upload-and-sign-docs/id474990205)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Productivity, #62 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Edition | $14.99 | per month |
| Professional Edition | $19.99 | per month |
| DocuSign for REALTORS® | $34.99 | per month |
| Standard Edition | $39.99 | per month |
| Real Estate Edition | $39.99 | per month |
| Business Pro Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Business Pro | $59.99 | per month |
| Personal Edition | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*