# Doc Scan vs Doc Scan Pro

The clearest difference is price: Doc Scan at Free against Doc Scan Pro's $39.99. Doc Scan also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 601). Doc Scan Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Doc Scan is free to download; Doc Scan Pro costs $39.99 up front. Doc Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Doc Scan Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Doc Scan against 4.8 for Doc Scan Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doc Scan has 14K ratings behind it against 601, 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 Scan Pro's.

Doc Scan ships an update fortnightly, Doc Scan Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doc Scan | Doc Scan Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scan-pdf-scanner/id453312964/reviews) | [4.8 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scan-pro-pdf-scanner/id478861246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 601 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 84.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#153** |
| Size | 282 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) |

## What reviewers say

### Doc Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scan-pdf-scanner/id453312964)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DocScan Pro BRONZE (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| DocScan Pro SILVER (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| DocScan Pro GOLD (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Fax Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For One Month | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Fax Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| 20 Fax Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to DocScan Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Lost files after updates
- Unreliable faxing
- Inconsistent scanning quality

**Requested features**

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


### Doc Scan Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scan-pro-pdf-scanner/id478861246)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a powerful pocket scanner and PDF editor. Easily scan documents, extract text with OCR, edit content, fill forms, and share files in various formats. Organize, secure, and even send faxes globally.

**Highlights:** High-quality scanning with auto-detection, OCR for text extraction, Edit and annotate PDFs, Secure documents with password encryption, Share via email, cloud, and fax, Photo collage and QR code scanner, Receive faxes

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DocScan Pro SILVER (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| DocScan Pro GOLD (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| DocScan Pro GOLD +  (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| DocScan Pro SILVER (Annually) | $44.99 | per year |
| DocScan Pro GOLD (Annually) | $57.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fax Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Backup Restore | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Fax Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For One Month | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Fax Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For Three Months | $12.99 | one-time |
| 20 Fax Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For Six Months | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great scanning tool
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 📁 Excellent for organizing documents
- 💾 Reliable and dependable
- 🔗 Convenient integration with cloud storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with OCR accuracy
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 💰 Complaints about recurring charges
- 📂 Frustrations with folder management
- 🔄 Sync issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Scanning issues with poor lighting or blurry images
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unreliable faxing functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to password-protect scanned files
- Improved folder organization and color-coding
- Automatic file naming and better metadata handling
- Seamless sync across all devices
- Enhanced OCR capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doc Scan free?

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

### Is Doc Scan Pro free?

Doc Scan Pro costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doc Scan or Doc Scan Pro?

Doc Scan and Doc Scan Pro are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14K and 601 ratings respectively.

### Do Doc Scan or Doc Scan Pro have ads?

Doc Scan shows ads; Doc Scan Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doc Scan or Doc Scan Pro?

Doc Scan ships an update fortnightly, and Doc Scan Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Doc Scan was updated on September 24, 2026 and Doc Scan Pro on September 23, 2026.

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