SmartScan Pro vs Scanner App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Scanner App
Digitize and manage documents with powerful scanning, OCR, and editing tools. Send faxes, create collages, and share files seamlessly via various cloud services and email. Organize, print, and protect your important papers.
- High-quality document scanning
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
- PDF and JPEG export
- In-app document editing
- Mobile faxing capabilities
- Cloud storage integration
- Photo collage creation
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Scan and OCR documents in seconds, draw lines, edit texts, fill forms, collage, and sign. Share as PDF / JPEG by email, WiFi file sharing, cloud storages, smb, webdav, and fax. Powerful Scanning & OCR • Instantly scan paper documents, whiteboards, business cards, books, posters, and receipts with sharp clarity. • Auto-detect document edges to correct perspective distortion. • Enhance readability by removing background shadows and sharpening text in “Color” or “B&W” mode. • Adjust brightness and saturation in “Photo” mode. • Edit text, draw lines, and insert images. • Extract text from scanned images using 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 – Instantly digitize business cards, extract contact details using OCR, and save them directly to your phone's address book. Photo Collage & Multi-Page Printing • Merge multiple pages into a single sheet—perfect for printing double-sided ID cards on A4/Letter paper. Save, Print & Organize • Save scans as JPEG or export as PDF. • Print wirelessly with AirPrint-supported printers. • Organize scans into folders, browse with thumbnail previews, and search by file name, OCR text, or notes. • Add annotations, signatures, and password protection for documents. Convenient Faxing • Send and receive faxes anywhere—no fax machine needed. • Receive push notifications for fax status updates. • Fax to 100+ countries (cost based on page count and recipient country). • Subscribe to a fax number for incoming faxes or disable fax reception when not needed. Seamless File Sharing & Export • Support exporting searchable PDFs • Transfer files between devices effortlessly. • Share as JPEG/PDF via email or open in other apps. • Save to Photos, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Evernote, WebDAV, and more. • Access files from a PC using a web browser over WiFi. • Export to Reminders and sync with Apple, Google, or Outlook calendars. Easy File Import • Import JPEG images from other apps for cropping and enhancement. • Import PDFs as scanned pages. • Import files from cloud storage services. Effortlessly manage and digitize your documents—anytime, anywhere! Subscription Plans Unlock premium features with Bronze, Silver, or Gold plans, including: • Cloud Backup & Restore: Access previous versions of your documents anytime • Flexible subscription options: Monthly or annual plans available • Subscription renews automatically 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 before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription or cancel it Terms of Service: https://ifunplay.com/legal.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SmartScan Pro at none against Scanner App's shown. Scanner App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). 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
Both are free to download. SmartScan Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Scanner App sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 905 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SmartScan Pro's written reviews are positive against 88% of Scanner App's.
SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartScan Pro | Scanner App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.3K ratings) | 4.8 (905 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | 87.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 905 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 282 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMAXIM APPS, INC | IFUNPLAY CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
SmartScan Pro
Scanner App
User reviews
SmartScan Pro
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Scanner App
From 905 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Versatile features
- 🔒 Reliable performance
- 📤 Convenient sharing options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues
- 💰 Paid features could be better explained
- 🔑 Inconsistent login/account management
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
Scanner App
Reported bugs
2 issues- Fax functionality not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Advanced editing tools
- Improved multi-page scanning
- Password protection for scanned documents
- Integration with more cloud storage services
In-app purchases
SmartScan Pro
- SmartScan Premium$1.991 Month
- SmartScan Premium$4.99
Scanner App
- Scanner App BRONZE (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Scanner App SILVER (Monthly)$5.991 Month
- Scanner App GOLD (Monthly)$7.991 Month
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- Scanner App BRONZE (Annually)7 Days trial$28.991 Year
- Scanner App SILVER (Annually)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Scanner App GOLD (Annually)7 Days trial$57.991 Year
- Fax Pack 1$0.99
- 1 Fax Credit$0.99
- Backup and Restore$2.99
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- 5 Fax Credit$4.99
- Fax No. For One Month$5.99
- 10 Fax Credit$7.99
- 20 Fax Credit$14.99
- Fax No. For Six Months$22.99
- Upgrade to Scanner App +$39.99
Questions
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