# mail.com vs Photo Scanner to Document

The clearest difference is ratings volume: mail.com at 105K against Photo Scanner to Document's 28. mail.com also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Photo Scanner to Document's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mail.com sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Photo Scanner to Document sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Scanner to Document holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mail.com has 105K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of mail.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photo Scanner to Document's.

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, Photo Scanner to Document every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mail.com | Photo Scanner to Document |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-scanner-to-document/id1608149077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 353 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461316432) | [Spicy Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/299136020) |

## What reviewers say

### mail.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429)

Manage your emails and cloud storage from a single app. Receive instant notifications for new messages and access your contacts and documents on the go. Secure your account with PIN or biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for all email addresses, 2GB cloud storage, Push notifications, PIN or biometric authentication, Automatic photo backup, Contact synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| adfree App | $1.99 | per month |
| 150 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 250 GB | $3.99 | per month |
| mail.com Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| mail.com Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🔒 Secure email service
- 💡 Variety of domain options
- 🚀 Quick email delivery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login issues
- 🐛 Delayed email notifications
- 💡 Need for more advanced features
- 🔋 Slow performance on older devices
- 🔍 Lacking robust search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not loading properly
- Inability to delete or move emails
- Sync issues between app and web version
- Frequent app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved email organization and folder management
- Option to disable ads in free version
- Enhanced search capabilities
- Ability to attach various file types
- Customizable email signatures


### Photo Scanner to Document

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-scanner-to-document/id1608149077)

Transform your device's camera into a powerful document scanner. Easily create PDFs, add signatures, highlight, and annotate your scans. Share documents instantly via various platforms with searchable text.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Create searchable PDFs, Add signatures, Edit and annotate documents, Share via multiple platforms, Selectable text

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| 6 month | $7.49 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $13.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mail.com free?

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

### Is Photo Scanner to Document free?

Photo Scanner to Document is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, mail.com or Photo Scanner to Document?

Photo Scanner to Document is rated higher. mail.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while Photo Scanner to Document averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do mail.com or Photo Scanner to Document have ads?

Both mail.com and Photo Scanner to Document show ads.

### Which is updated more often, mail.com or Photo Scanner to Document?

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, and Photo Scanner to Document every 5 weeks. Most recently, mail.com was updated on September 28, 2026 and Photo Scanner to Document on September 26, 2026.

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