Comparison

SmartScan Pro vs SpeedyDocs AI

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

SpeedyDocs AI

Features
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Transform the way you manage documents with SpeedyDocs AI, the 100% private, offline document scanner that requires no accounts and no sign-ups. Powered by smart, on-device local AI, it automatically scans and sorts receipts, invoices, and PDFs into neat categories without ever uploading your personal data to the cloud. Enjoy watermark-free OCR and premium file organization with flexible pricing—the ultimate affordable, secure scanner alternative to expensive corporate subscriptions. Why SpeedyDocs AI? SpeedyDocs AI isn't just another scanner app. It's an anonymous, ultra-secure automated categorization engine designed to save you time and protect your privacy. Our advanced, device-only local AI automatically categorizes your scanned pages—receipts, invoices, notes, and business files—so you can find what you need instantly. No online account registration required. No manual sorting. No data leaks. Key Features (Subscription Required): • 100% Private & Offline Scanning: Capture crystal-clear scans with automatic edge detection. Because your data stays strictly on your device, it is the perfect secure document scanner for lawyers, accountants, and privacy-conscious professionals. • No Accounts or Logins: Experience true zero-friction utility. Open the app and scan documents instantly without entering an email address, creating passwords, or facing onboarding fatigue. • Local AI-Powered Categorization: Let our intelligent, on-device AI do the heavy lifting. SpeedyDocs AI automatically suggests folders and smart categorizations for your documents, making automatic sorting effortless. • Watermark-Free Local OCR: Extract text from your offline scans with accurate optical character recognition processed completely on your iPhone. No annoying watermarks. No cloud processing. Just clean, searchable text. • Secure Local Storage & Easy Export: Your confidential documents never leave your phone. Export files instantly as high-quality PDFs and share them via email, messaging, or your preferred local storage. • Affordable Premium Alternative: Get full desktop-class document organization and tracker features without high recurring fees. Access all pro features with a simple, budget-friendly monthly or annual subscription plans. Perfect For: • Privacy-first individuals looking for an offline camera document scanner with smart categorizations • Solopreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners tracking sensitive invoices and receipts • Busy professionals organizing contracts and private notes without cloud risks • Anyone experiencing subscription fatigue looking for an economical, high-value scanner app All features requires an active SpeedyDocs subscription through Apple App Store.

Screenshots

SmartScan Pro4 screens
SpeedyDocs AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartScan Pro at 12.0 against SpeedyDocs AI's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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 SpeedyDocs AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, SpeedyDocs AI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SmartScan Pro versus SpeedyDocs AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartScan ProSpeedyDocs AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMAXIM APPS, INCW Trio Limited

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

SpeedyDocs AI

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
2 purchases

SpeedyDocs AI

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartScan Pro free?
SmartScan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpeedyDocs AI free?
SpeedyDocs AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartScan Pro or SpeedyDocs AI have ads?
Neither SmartScan Pro nor SpeedyDocs AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartScan Pro or SpeedyDocs AI?
SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, and SpeedyDocs AI every 3 months. Most recently, SmartScan Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and SpeedyDocs AI on October 11, 2026.

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