Comparison

SmartScan Pro vs Scan My Document

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

Head to head
About

SmartScan Pro

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Quickly capture multipage documents in high-quality PDF or JPEG, with automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and shadow elimination. Organize, rename, and share your scans with ease.

Highlights
  • Automatic document edge detection
  • Perspective correction
  • SuperScan mode for low-light
  • Document organization and search
  • Email scans as PDF/JPEG
  • Cloud backup to iCloud Drive
  • Touch ID & passcode lock
Features
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Your iPhone becomes a fully-featured, powerful document scanner with SmartScan. You can quickly and easily scan your multipage documents in high quality PDF or JPEG files on your iPhone or iPad. You can then rename and organize them, and send them anywhere. SmartScan uses complex and efficient algorithms to accurately detect document edges, correct their perspective, eliminate shadows, and perfectly contrast text, black on white. You can also choose between color and black-and-white photo modes. Our user interface is powerful and easy to use. With this app you can easily adjust the brightness, color, and rotation of your device. SmartScan offers SuperScan, a scanning mode that captures sharper images, especially in low-light conditions. Acquiring multiple takes of the same scan, SuperScan guarantees the best result. SmartScan also has an "Email to myself" feature that works with a single tap. SMARTSCAN FEATURES: • Automatic document edge detection and shooting. Perspective correction • SuperScan mode for sharpest scans • Document naming, storage in folders and smart search • “Email to myself” feature for quick routine emails • Add and reorder pages at any time • Arrange multiple receipts or business cards on a PDF page for printing, etc. • Email or message documents as PDF, JPEG, or PNG, or save to Photos • Touch ID & passcode lock • Upload, auto-upload and backup to iCloud Drive • Open PDFs or JPEGs in other apps like Dropbox or Google Drive to send to clouds • Copy & paste scans to other scans or Clipboard, and merge • AirDrop function • Printing via AirPrint or printing apps • Compact attachments with adjustable size • Ultra-fast processing Scanning tips • Make sure the document is laying flat in a bright location • For optimal edge detection results, make sure to have a contrasting outline or margin around your document while snapping the photo • When shooting in low light conditions, use flash to illuminate the scene. However, be careful not to produce too much glare from shiny documents or surfaces. SmartScan is on a road of constant improvement, and we value your input and feedback. If you have any questions or problems with the SmartScan app, please email us at support@amaximapps.com. We would be happy to help you out. Our Privacy policy: https://www.amaximapps.com/ssepp.htm License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scan My Document

Transform your smartphone into a powerful PDF scanner. Quickly capture, edit, sign, and share documents, receipts, and images. Organize and store your files digitally for easy access anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Instant document scanning
  • E-signature functionality
  • Receipt tracking and storage
  • Cloud backup and sharing
  • Image editing tools
  • Automatic border detection
Features
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Instantly scan, create, share, and sign professional PDF documents with the tool that's always in your pocket - your smartphone. THE BEST PDF DOCUMENT SCANNER! 5/5 "Scan My Document has made my business trips so much smoother. Scanning documents is so easy. I even threw out the scanner I had at my home office. This app is a game changer!" 5/5 "I was impressed at how fast and clean this app scans. I scanned over 50 documents in just a minute or two." 5/5 "I downloaded this because I was traveling and had to send a contract. I didn't think I would use it again, but I ended up using it all the time. This app really comes in handy and will become your go-to app when you need to scan and send a document!" MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER • Lightning Fast & Easy To Use! Scan your documents, receipts, contracts, checks, pictures, etc - in an instant. Scan My Document detects borders and scans automatically, correcting distortions and geometry. Scan multiple documents in seconds. • E-Sign Documents. Easily add your e-signature and send important documents from anywhere! No printer necessary. Avoid the hassle of printing your documents just to sign and scan again. Save hours of time on contracts, invoices, and anything else that requires a signature. Now you can work where you want - sign documents from airports, coffeeshops, during your commute, or from your home office. • Track Expenses. Make scanning and storing your receipts an afterthought. Snap a pic and you're done. Great for tax season, frequent business travel, and bookkeeping. • Backup & Storage. Convert paper documents, notes, or even books and magazines to digital PDF. Store important files on your hard drive, your phone, or the cloud. Never spend time digging through file cabinets again! • Scanner In Your Pocket. Scan My Document will always be right in your pocket, so it's there when you need it. Whether that's in a meeting, your home office, or even the airport, Scan My Document gets it done. Create detailed scans of documents any shape or size, wherever you are. SO MANY FEATURES: • Full Image Editor. Edit your document with rotation, crop, resizing, and adding text. Present your documents exactly the way you want them. • Auto-Detect Page Borders. Scan My Document instantly recognizes document borders, allowing you to capture your document or picture only without a cluttered background. The app automatically adjusts your document so that it appears completely flat and rectangular. • Connect To Online Storage. Easily share your documents to Dropbox, iCloud, email, and other platforms. • Choose Images From Gallery. Grab any picture from your gallery and scan it with edge detection. Edit as needed. • Draw On Images. A picture tells a thousand words. Highlight or mark up your documents as needed. • Adjust Contrast. Balance the levels of your scan to get it looking exactly the way you want. • No Internet Connection Required. The app will still scan documents without internet. IDEAL SCANNER APP TO: • Track receipts • Scan pictures • Store documents and pics • Photocopy documents • Share documents and pics • Scan documents while traveling • Sign documents with an electronic signature • Do taxes Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear from you! http://www.scanmydocument/support SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Scan My Document is free to download. The monthly subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Payment is charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Monthly subscription users are billed per month, yearly subscription users are billed the whole annual amount on the date of purchase. Cancel any time. Terms & conditions: http://bit.ly/2TmfA8H

Screenshots

SmartScan Pro4 screens
Scan My Document4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartScan Pro at 68% against Scan My Document's 48%. SmartScan Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Scan My Document's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. SmartScan Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Scan My Document sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartScan Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SmartScan Pro's written reviews are positive against 48% of Scan My Document's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, Scan My Document monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartScan Pro versus Scan My Document: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartScan ProScan My Document
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better4.3 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews — better48.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMAXIM APPS, INCBickster LLC

Customer experience

SmartScan Pro

All ratings1,349 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative21.1%

Scan My Document

All ratings1,263 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative45.5%

User reviews

SmartScan Pro

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning
  • 💡 Helpful for expense tracking
  • 🚀 Quick and convenient
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Limited free features, requires paid upgrade
  • 🔒 Lack of security/privacy features
  • 🎨 Poor image quality and editing options
  • 🗑️ No delete/remove function

Scan My Document

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning
  • 💡 Convenient for on-the-go document scanning
  • 👍 Good PDF quality
  • 👍 Helpful for students and teachers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 💰 Paid app with ads
  • 🔒 Difficult to export/share scanned documents
  • 👎 Poor user interface and instructions
  • 🔍 Inconsistent document detection

Bugs and requests

SmartScan Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to scan
  • Camera not working after updates
  • Scans not saving properly
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to delete/remove scanned documents
  • Improve image quality and editing tools
  • Provide more free features without requiring upgrade
  • Implement security and privacy features
  • Add support for multi-page scanning and PDFs

Scan My Document

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inability to save or share scanned documents
  • Inconsistent document detection and cropping

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add cloud storage integration
  • Improve document editing and organization features
  • Provide better instructions and tutorials
  • Remove ads from paid version

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartScan Pro

Subscriptions1
  • SmartScan Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • SmartScan Premium$4.99
3 purchases

Scan My Document

Subscriptions2
  • ScanMyDocument Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Subscription$9.99

Questions

Is SmartScan Pro free?
SmartScan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan My Document free?
Scan My Document is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartScan Pro or Scan My Document?
SmartScan Pro is rated higher. SmartScan Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Scan My Document averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do SmartScan Pro or Scan My Document have ads?
Neither SmartScan Pro nor Scan My Document shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartScan Pro or Scan My Document?
SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Scan My Document monthly. Most recently, SmartScan Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and Scan My Document on October 14, 2026.

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