Comparison

SmartScan Pro vs App ~ Scanner

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

App ~ Scanner

Transform your device into a powerful portable scanner. Capture crisp, clear documents in PDF or JPEG format, with options for B&W or color. Sign documents, extract text, and organize your scans effortlessly.

Highlights
  • No watermarks, no ads
  • Sign documents
  • Extract text
  • Realistic scan filters
  • Export as PDF or JPEG
  • Auto border detection
  • Multi-page scanning
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Are you looking for the best scanner app with No Watermarks and No Ads? Download this easy to use Scanner ++ app. Increase your productivity at work, school or daily life. Turn your device into a powerful Scanner for students or anyone involved in a business. Just aim the camera at the page to be scanned and in 1 tap you will have an amazing, crisp and clear scan. B&W or Color? It’s your choice. Export as PDF or JPEG to anywhere you want! Sign Documents and extract text. Say goodbye to heavy paper documents and get a professional portable PDF scanner now! APP FEATURES: • No watermarks, no ads • Sign Documents • Extract Text • Apply realistic scan filters: B&W, Greyscale, Color • Export as a high-quality PDF or JPEG • Auto Border detection and cropping to save time • Multi-page document scanning • Edit to perfection with fine adjustments • Reorder Pages & Modify Documents • Save and store documents for future use • Clean & easy to use design SCANNER ++ ANYWHERE With our quick pdf scanner, you save time and effort by scanning documents such as: • Business Documents: contracts, agreements, invoices, etc. • Receipts, handwritten notes, books, articles • Certificates, Passports, Identity Docs, Driving Licenses • All document types you need EASY DOCUMENTS SHARE: • As PDF or JPEG • Share via Email, Files, Dropbox, Google Drive and other cloud services • Save to camera roll ------ We are the best scanner app with no ads, so DOWNLOAD NOW! Terms of Use: www.livintis.com/scanner-terms Privacy Policy: www.livintis.com/scanner-privacy-policy For any questions about our mobile PDF scanner, feel free to contact us at www.livintis.com/contact

Screenshots

SmartScan Pro4 screens
App ~ Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SmartScan Pro at none against App ~ Scanner's shown. App ~ Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 App ~ Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App ~ Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SmartScan Pro's written reviews are positive against 98% of App ~ Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, App ~ Scanner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmartScan Pro versus App ~ Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartScan ProApp ~ Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMAXIM APPS, INCLivintis W.L.L.

Customer experience

SmartScan Pro

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

App ~ Scanner

All ratings1,213 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.2%

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

App ~ Scanner

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient
  • 📤 Convenient file export options
  • 🔒 Secure scanning
  • 💡 Helpful cropping and editing features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues
  • 💰 Concerns about subscription pricing

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

App ~ Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Trouble exporting larger documents
  • Inconsistent scanning quality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Support for larger documents
  • Integration with cloud storage services

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartScan Pro

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

App ~ Scanner

Subscriptions6
  • My PDF Scanner3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Scanner++ Pro$2.997 Days
  • My Scanner App3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • App PDF Scanner Neat Scanner3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PDF Document Scanner3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Scanner++ Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartScan Pro free?
SmartScan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App ~ Scanner free?
App ~ Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartScan Pro or App ~ Scanner?
App ~ Scanner is rated higher. SmartScan Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while App ~ Scanner averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do SmartScan Pro or App ~ Scanner have ads?
App ~ Scanner shows ads; SmartScan Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartScan Pro or App ~ Scanner?
SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, and App ~ Scanner every 6 days. Most recently, SmartScan Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and App ~ Scanner on October 19, 2026.

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