# CamScanner vs All Document Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CamScanner at 61% against All Document Reader's 25%. CamScanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). All Document Reader'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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 181, 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 25% of All Document Reader's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, All Document Reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | All Document Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.3 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-document-reader-read-pdf/id6466376478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 181 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 25.0% 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 | 18 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) | [Mohit Rudani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673702969) |

## 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, #121 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-document-reader-read-pdf/id6466376478)

Open and manage all your document files, including PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, directly on your phone. This all-in-one app allows quick viewing and sharing of files without needing a computer.

**Highlights:** Open all document formats, PDF reader and viewer, Word viewer (DOC/DOCX), Excel viewer (XLSX, XLS), PPT viewer (PPT/PPTX), TXT file reader, Share documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Reader   1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Reader   1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Document Reader   1 Year | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is All Document Reader free?

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

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

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while All Document Reader averages 4.3 from 181 ratings.

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

CamScanner shows ads; All Document Reader does not.

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

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and All Document Reader every 3 months. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and All Document Reader on September 22, 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.*