Comparison

Doc Scan Pro 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 Pro

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
Currently charting
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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 Scan Pro4 screens
Doc OCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Doc OCR at Free against Doc Scan Pro's $39.99. Doc Scan Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Doc OCR is free to download; Doc Scan Pro costs $39.99 up front. Doc Scan Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Pro against 4.8 for Doc OCR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 601 and 629 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doc Scan Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Doc OCR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Doc Scan Pro versus Doc OCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoc Scan ProDoc OCR
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (601 ratings)4.8 (629 ratings)
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews85.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings601629 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIFUNPLAY CO., LTD.IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Doc Scan Pro

All ratings601 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.5%

Doc OCR

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

User reviews

Doc Scan Pro

From 601 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

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 Pro

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

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

15 purchases

Doc Scan Pro

Subscriptions5
  • DocScan Pro SILVER (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • DocScan Pro GOLD (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • DocScan Pro GOLD + (Monthly)$12.991 Month
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  • DocScan Pro SILVER (Annually)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • DocScan Pro GOLD (Annually)7 Days trial$57.991 Year
One-time10
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • Fax Pack 2$1.99
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  • Backup Restore$3.99
  • 5 Fax Credit$4.99
  • 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
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
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  • 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 Pro free?
Doc Scan Pro costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Doc OCR free?
Doc OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Doc Scan Pro or Doc OCR?
Doc Scan Pro and Doc OCR are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 601 and 629 ratings respectively.
Do Doc Scan Pro or Doc OCR have ads?
Doc OCR shows ads; Doc Scan Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Doc Scan Pro or Doc OCR?
Doc Scan Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Doc OCR fortnightly. Most recently, Doc Scan Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Doc OCR on September 27, 2026.

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