Comparison

SmartScan Pro vs ApPic

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

ApPic

Features
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ApPic ist eine mobile, App-basierte Plattform mit hoher Nutzerfreundlichkeit zur Bereitstellung von virtuellen Produktdarstellungen oder immersiven 360°- Umgebungen. Damit können 3D und VR-Inhalte über einen persönlichen Zugang ohne großen Aufwand dezentral und auf mobilen Endgeräten zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Von der Produktvorstellung am hochfrequentierten Messestand bis zur Hausplanung auf der heimischen Couch. B2C Produktvorstellungen, Produktabstimmungen und Feedbackschleifen können in Echtzeit erfolgen. Mitteilungen über Updates der eigenen Inhalte erfolgen über Push-Notifications. Zudem bietet die App neben der einfachen Darstellung auf dem Bildschirm von Smartphones oder Tablets einen stereoskopischen Anzeigemodus, der den Betrachter vollkommen in eine 3-dimensionale, virtuelle Welt eintauchen lässt. Damit können komplexe Produkte mit unterschiedlichen optischen Konfigurationen wie Immobilien, räumliche Installationen oder Eventsettings auf eine einfach zu verstehende und optisch beeindruckende Art und Weise präsentiert werden – anders als bei technischen Zeichnungen oder Skizzen. Anwendbar in unterschiedlichen Branchen wie Interieur Design und Architektur, Bau- und Immobilienwirtschaft oder Eventmarketing und Messebau, steigert ApPic die Planungssicherheit und reduziert das Kostenrisiko. Zudem wird die Transparenz für Planer, Entwickler, Vermieter, Nutzer bzw. Kunden oder auch Investoren höher, und zwar in der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette. Über ein reduziertes, intuitiv zu bedienendes Backend können Inhalte einfach verwaltet unterschiedlichen Nutzergruppen innerhalb von Sekunden zur Verfügung gestellt werden.

Screenshots

SmartScan Pro4 screens
ApPic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ApPic at none against SmartScan Pro's 2. SmartScan Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ApPic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, ApPic every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartScan Pro versus ApPic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartScan ProApPic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMAXIM APPS, INCwunu webLab OG

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

ApPic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartScan Pro

Subscriptions1
  • SmartScan Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • SmartScan Premium$4.99
None

ApPic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartScan Pro free?
SmartScan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ApPic free?
ApPic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartScan Pro or ApPic have ads?
Neither SmartScan Pro nor ApPic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartScan Pro or ApPic?
SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, and ApPic every 19 months. Most recently, SmartScan Pro was updated on October 22, 2026 and ApPic on October 5, 2026.

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