Comparison

Doc Scan vs Doc OCR

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

Head to head
About

Doc Scan

Transform your device into a portable scanner and PDF editor. Easily capture documents, extract text with OCR, fill forms, sign, and share in various formats. Organize, secure, and even fax your files.

Highlights
  • High-quality scanning with auto-detection
  • OCR text extraction (TXT, DOCX)
  • Edit, annotate, and sign PDFs
  • Password encryption for security
  • Share via email, fax, cloud storage
  • QR code scanning
  • Fax sending and receiving
Features
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Scan, OCR, Edit & Share PDF Documents with Ease Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful pocket scanner, PDF editor, and business card scanner. Quickly scan multi-page documents, recognize text, edit PDFs, fill forms, sign documents, scan business cards, and share files anytime, anywhere. Key Features ● High-Quality Scanning & OCR • Auto-detect document borders and correct perspective distortion • Enhance images by removing shadows and sharpening text • Extract text from scanned images with OCR and export as TXT or DOCX • Smart Formatting: The OCR function detects and restores font styles and colors on a line-by-line basis. ● Business Card Scanner • Scan business cards and automatically extract contact information with OCR • Save scanned business cards as searchable digital contacts within the app • Export contacts directly to the iOS Contacts app with a single tap ● Edit & Annotate • Fill out forms, highlight important details, or sign documents • Add text, lines, and images to scanned documents • Merge multiple scans into a single PDF ● Organize & Secure Your Documents • Easily search and manage files with folders and custom naming rules • Protect sensitive documents with password encryption ● Seamless Sharing & Cloud Integration • Share scans as PDF, JPEG, TXT, or DOCX via email, fax, SMB, WebDAV, and cloud storage (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Evernote, and more) • Print with AirPrint or save directly to Photos ● Advanced Features • Photo Collage: Combine multiple pages into a single sheet (for example, both sides of an ID card on one A4 page) • QR Code Scanner: Scan from the camera or photo library to open URLs, call phone numbers, send emails, or add contacts • Fax Anywhere: Send and receive faxes worldwide with real-time delivery status notifications ● Import & Export • Import PDFs and JPEGs from other apps or cloud storage • Export searchable PDFs • Export documents to iTunes, Reminders, and Apple, Google, or Outlook Calendars ● Receive Faxes (Non-Renewing Subscription) • Purchase a dedicated fax number to receive faxes • Disable fax reception whenever you no longer need to receive faxes Subscription Plans Unlock premium features with Bronze, Silver, or Gold plans, including: • Cloud Backup & Restore: Access previous versions of your documents anytime • Flexible monthly and annual subscription options • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal price depends on the selected plan • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription before the trial ends Terms of Service: https://ifunplay.com/legal.html

About

Doc OCR

Transform your device into a powerful scanner and text recognition tool. Easily capture, organize, and share documents, books, and receipts. Features include smart image processing, PDF annotation, and secure offline OCR.

Highlights
  • Scan and recognize text from various sources
  • Save scans as searchable PDFs
  • Photo collage mode for multi-page documents
  • Automatic document edge detection and image correction
  • Organize scans with folders and drag-and-drop
  • Export OCR text as TXT or DOCX
  • Send faxes directly from the app
Features
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DocOCR – Smart PDF Scanner & OCR Tool for Education Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful document scanner and text recognizer with DocOCR. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or school administrator, DocOCR helps you scan, recognize, organize, and share documents easily and securely — all on your device. No internet required for OCR or image processing, ensuring complete privacy and data protection. - OCR & Document Scanning Made Simple Scan and recognize text from: • Printed documents • Books & whiteboards • Receipts & business cards • Posters, coupons, and more Save scans as searchable PDFs and annotate or sign them directly within the app. Photo Collage Mode Combine multiple pages (e.g., front and back of ID cards) onto a single A4/Letter page — perfect for printing or sharing. - Smart Image Processing DocOCR automatically: • Detects document edges • Corrects perspective and curved surfaces • Removes shadows and enhances clarity Ideal for low-light conditions or quick classroom captures. - Powerful Document Management Organize your scans with ease: • Create, rename, merge, split, or move files and folders • Drag and drop to group documents • Full-text search on OCR results (Bronze Plan) • iCloud Drive sync for access across devices (Bronze Plan) Import, Export & Share • Support PDF encryption and decryption • Email as PDF or JPEG • Export OCR text as TXT or DOCX • Fax to 100+ countries (via in-app purchase) • Print via AirPrint • Upload/download with: iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, SMB, WebDAV (Bronze Plan) • “Open In” support for apps like iBooks and Adobe Reader File Import • Import PDFs or images via “Open In” from other apps • Import files from your favorite cloud services Fax Anywhere • Send/receive faxes directly from the app • Get notified when fax is sent or received • Subscribe to a personal fax number for inbound faxes • Block incoming faxes when not needed - Bronze Plan Subscription Unlock advanced features like cloud sync, full-text search, and cloud storage support. • Billed monthly or annually • Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage subscriptions in your App Store account • Unused trial periods are forfeited upon subscription Terms of Service: https://ifunplay.com/legal.html

Screenshots

Doc Scan4 screens
Doc OCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Doc Scan at 14K against Doc OCR's 629. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Doc Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Doc OCR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Doc Scan against 4.8 for Doc OCR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doc Scan has 14K ratings behind it against 629, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Doc Scan's written reviews are positive against 85% of Doc OCR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Doc Scan versus Doc OCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoc ScanDoc OCR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better4.8 (629 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better85.4% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better629
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIFUNPLAY CO., LTD.IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Doc Scan

All ratings14,085 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.6%

Doc OCR

All ratings629 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative8.6%

User reviews

Doc Scan

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient scanning
  • 📂 Effective file organization
  • ✉️ Seamless emailing
  • 🖨️ Reliable faxing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation after updates
  • 💰 Paid features behind paywall
  • 🖼️ Subpar image processing
  • 🗂️ Disorganized file management

Doc OCR

From 629 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Solid product
  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 👍 Reliable and useful
  • 👍 Helpful features
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Issues with email/sharing functionality
  • 🐛 Problems with curved page scanning
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance after updates
  • 💡 Need for more customization options

Bugs and requests

Doc Scan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lost files after updates
  • Unreliable faxing
  • Inconsistent scanning quality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved OCR capabilities
  • Batch scanning and processing
  • Integration with cloud storage
  • Advanced annotation tools

Doc OCR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain files
  • Email functionality not working as expected
  • Issues with curved page scanning and dewarping
  • Problems with syncing and cloud integration

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add reader/audio playback feature
  • Improve email/sharing options
  • Enhance curved page scanning capabilities
  • Provide more customization and automation options
  • Improve folder/document organization and management

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Doc Scan

Subscriptions3
  • DocScan Pro BRONZE (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • DocScan Pro SILVER (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • DocScan Pro GOLD (Monthly)$7.991 Month
One-time7
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • 5 Fax Credit$4.99
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  • Fax No. For One Month$5.99
  • 10 Fax Credit$7.99
  • 20 Fax Credit$14.99
  • Upgrade to DocScan Pro$39.99
11 purchases

Doc OCR

Subscriptions2
  • Doc OCR Pro BRONZE (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Doc OCR Pro BRONZE (Annually)7 Days trial$28.991 Year
One-time9
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • 5 Fax Credit$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Fax No. For One Month$5.99
  • 10 Fax Credit$7.99
  • Fax No. For Three Months$12.99
  • 20 Fax Credit$14.99
  • Fax No. For Six Months$22.99
  • Upgrade To Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Doc Scan free?
Doc Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doc OCR free?
Doc OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Doc Scan or Doc OCR?
Doc Scan is rated higher. Doc Scan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Doc OCR averages 4.8 from 629 ratings.
Do Doc Scan or Doc OCR have ads?
Both Doc Scan and Doc OCR show ads.
Which is updated more often, Doc Scan or Doc OCR?
Doc Scan ships an update fortnightly, and Doc OCR fortnightly. Most recently, Doc Scan was updated on September 25, 2026 and Doc OCR on September 24, 2026.

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