# Doc Scan Pro vs Doc OCR

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 (#137 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Doc Scan Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Doc OCR fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doc Scan Pro | Doc OCR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scan-pro-pdf-scanner/id478861246/reviews) | [4.8 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-ocr-book-pdf-scanner/id1112445201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 601 | **629** |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 279 MB | 251 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 Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Doc OCR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-ocr-book-pdf-scanner/id1112445201)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Doc OCR Pro BRONZE (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Doc OCR Pro BRONZE (Annually) | $28.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Upgrade To Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and Doc OCR on September 27, 2026.

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