# CameraVision vs ScannerHD Pro

The clearest difference is rating: ScannerHD Pro at 4.7 against CameraVision's 3.9. ScannerHD Pro also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). CameraVision's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

CameraVision costs $0.99 and ScannerHD Pro $0.99 up front. ScannerHD Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CameraVision asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScannerHD Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScannerHD Pro has 143 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of CameraVision's written reviews are positive against 91% of ScannerHD Pro's.

CameraVision ships an update every 10 months, ScannerHD Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraVision | ScannerHD Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameravision/id412366083/reviews) | **[4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scannerhd-pro-pdf-scan/id1460078746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masayuki Akamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/284722836) | [HiThink Financial Services Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403711743) |

## What reviewers say

### CameraVision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameravision/id412366083)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a document camera or live projector. Share your camera feed and audio to external displays, including TVs and projectors, via wired or wireless connections. Ideal for presentations, teaching, and demonstrations.

**Highlights:** Document camera functionality, Live camera projection, Audio output via microphone, Wireless and wired display options, Adjustable camera and display resolution, Image manipulation tools (zoom, rotate, pointer)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and brilliant app
- 🎥 High quality video output
- 💡 Great for education/teaching
- 📺 Useful for livestreaming/OBS
- ✨ Works with external displays (HDMI, Apple TV)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black bars on output
- 🔄 Image upside down on newer iPhones
- 🚫 Doesn't work with external cameras
- ❌ Mic must be turned OFF to record audio
- 📉 Low FPS for gaming

**Reported bugs**

- Mic must be turned OFF on app to record audio
- Image is always upside down on iPhone 13 Pro
- "No External Display" alert appears even when connected
- App crashes when saving images
- App doesn't launch on iPhone XS

**Requested features**

- Support for Macro mode on modern iPhones
- Ability to flip camera image for text
- Support for 4K output
- Ability to switch rear lenses
- Support for wide-angle, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses


### ScannerHD Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scannerhd-pro-pdf-scan/id1460078746)

Transform your smartphone into a portable scanner. Capture documents, receipts, and notes with high quality, and easily share them as PDFs or JPEGs. Features include OCR text recognition and cloud storage integration.

**Highlights:** High Scan Quality, OCR Text Recognition, Sync & Auto-upload, Create & Manage Folders, Cloud Storage Integration, Convert to PDF/JPEG, Automatic Edge Detection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $39.99 | per year |
| All Life VIP | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- ✨ High scan quality
- 💡 Good OCR capabilities
- 💰 Free to use (initially)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Security concerns (not verified by Apple)
- ⚠️ Requires monthly subscription for features
- 👎 Scanned documents look unprofessional
- 🐛 App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working suddenly
- Crashes upon opening
- Doesn't save pictures sometimes
- OCR produces gibberish for vertical text
- Only scans a portion of photos from album

**Requested features**

- Add household registration book scanning
- Improve OCR for vertical text
- Clarify difference between free and pro versions
- Add color scanning option
- Improve layout and table formatting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraVision free?

CameraVision costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScannerHD Pro free?

ScannerHD Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CameraVision or ScannerHD Pro?

ScannerHD Pro is rated higher. CameraVision averages 3.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while ScannerHD Pro averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do CameraVision or ScannerHD Pro have ads?

ScannerHD Pro shows ads; CameraVision does not.

### Which is updated more often, CameraVision or ScannerHD Pro?

CameraVision ships an update every 10 months, and ScannerHD Pro every 2 months. Most recently, CameraVision was updated on October 23, 2026 and ScannerHD Pro on October 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.*