# CamScanner vs All Document Reader & Viewer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CamScanner at 61% against All Document Reader & Viewer's 0%. CamScanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). All Document Reader & Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and All Document Reader & Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.2. 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 0% of All Document Reader & Viewer's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, All Document Reader & Viewer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | All Document Reader & Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.2 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-document-reader-and-viewer/id6463719480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [Sagar Rudani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663592356) |

## 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


### All Document Reader & Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-document-reader-and-viewer/id6463719480)

Easily view and read various document types including PDF, Word, Excel, and PPT files. This application offers a simple interface for quick access and sharing of your documents.

**Highlights:** Read multiple document types, View PDF, Excel, PPT, Word files, Simple user interface, One-tap file sharing, Share documents as PDF/Word

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week   Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month   Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year   Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is All Document Reader & Viewer free?

All Document Reader & Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or All Document Reader & Viewer?

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while All Document Reader & Viewer averages 4.2 from 90 ratings.

### Do CamScanner or All Document Reader & Viewer have ads?

CamScanner shows ads; All Document Reader & Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or All Document Reader & Viewer?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and All Document Reader & Viewer every 3 months. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and All Document Reader & Viewer on September 24, 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.*