Comparison

FineReader vs Scanner App

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

Head to head
About

FineReader

Transform your mobile device into a powerful scanner for documents and books. Extract text from images with advanced OCR technology, create editable digital copies, and share them easily. Organize and annotate your scanned files with intelligent features.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and books
  • Offline and online OCR
  • Extract text to TXT
  • Save as PDF and JPEG
  • Share to cloud storage
  • Annotate PDFs
  • Automatic document classification
Features
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ABBYY FineReader PDF - the first smart AI-powered scanner that turns your mobile device into an all-purpose tool to quickly capture docs and books, create electronic copies in PDF and JPEG, and extract texts from scans for further editing and sharing. FineReader PDF - the top mobile scanner for iPhone or iPad from ABBYY, a Digital Intelligence company. *** Ranked #1 Business application in 98 countries *** *** Winner of SUPERSTAR Award in the "Document Capture" category in the Mobile Star Awards *** Use FineReader PDF to scan paper documents, books, agreements, receipts, magazine articles, notes, recipes, charts, tables, slides, whiteboards, or even billboards on the street and get perfect digital copies. KEY FEATURES • PDF & JPEG. Scan any text and save scans to JPEG images or cross-platform PDF documents. • OFFLINE OCR. Quickly extract text from scans into TXT format on your device without an internet connection. • ONLINE OCR. Recognize text (OCR) on scans in 183 languages (including Latin, Cyrillic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean alphabets) and choose from among 4 output formats. • SHARE & EXPORT. Send results by email, to FineReader PDF for Windows, save in cloud storages - iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Yandex.Disk, Evernote, OneDrive for Business, and more. • LIVE TEXT. Make phone calls, send emails, follow the links, and more from scanned docs. • ABBYY NEURAL NETWORK. The smart gallery will automatically classify documents into 7 types: A4, books, business cards, handwritten, IDs, other docs, and receipts. • SEARCH TEXT ON PHOTOS. Type the text from a photo into a Search field in the gallery. FineReader PDF will find photos that have this text. • AR RULER. Define doc size in AR. It will be useful for non-standard documents and further printing them out in proper proportions. • SIRI SHORTCUTS. Open scans with Siri and set the flow of actions with scans using Shortcuts app. • ANNOTATE SCANS. Discover a set of easy-to-use tools to modify your PDFs: add your signature or a text box, use a highlighter, write with a pen, or conceal content with the redaction tool. • 3D TOUCH & SPOTLIGHT SEARCH SUPPORT. • PASSWORD ON PDF. Add a password for the image-only PDF files while exporting and sending via email. • MULTIPAGE DOCS. Create, edit, and enhance separate images or large multi-page documents without any additional selection on the viewfinder. • AUTO-CAPTURE AND FILTERS. Excellent visual quality with auto-capture of page boundaries and advanced image filters, which process scans in color, greyscale, or black-and-white versions. • BUILT-IN FILE STORAGE. Save scans inside the app with tags and search capabilities. • Transfer docs to your Mac or PC using Home Sharing. • AIRPRINT. Print out scans directly from your iPhone or iPad. Read us: abbyy.com/blog/mobile Facebook.com/ABBYYsoft Twitter @ABBYY_Software YouTube.com/ABBYYvideos Do you like FineReader PDF? Please leave a review!

About

Scanner App

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Easily capture high-quality documents, convert them to flexible formats like PDF or JPG, and utilize OCR technology for text recognition. Securely store and transfer your scanned files wirelessly to your computer or cloud services.

Highlights
  • High-quality scans
  • OCR technology
  • Wireless document transfer
  • Flexible formats (PDF/JPG)
  • Password-protected PDFs
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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PDF Scanner is a powerful all-purpose portable scanner with built-in OCR and Wi-fi access elements. Key features include: - High-quality Scans and Storage - OCR technology - Wireless documents transfer - Flexible formats - All kind of papers support - Auto-save and upload option - Anytime anywhere access Enjoy Information Security! In our busy and highly digitized World, it is crucial to keep all critical-to-business information accessible and ready to be presented any minute. Our PDF Scanner replaces all your cabinets and boxes to one compatible mobile app. Forget the risks of losing a document, since our platform stores your files directly to your computer or preferred cloud service. Experience an advanced Scanning! In addition to designed high-quality technology and flexible file formatting (PDF or JPG) the App enables you with: - All kinds of paper recognition (receipts, contracts, images, or even colored pictures); - Password-protected PDFs; - Filename and e-mail templates & tags; - Adjustable print and custom paper sizes; - Multiple platforms to scan and operate at (E-mail, iCloud, Notes) Upgrade to a PRO: PDF Scanner is also empowered with advanced PRO features designed to make your life even easier and enable you with even vaster Scan editing benefits. Only imagine the possibility to add multiple signatures to the scanned files, work with multi-step workflows and automated text recognition! PRO Subscription The app contains the following subscription options: - 1 year 39.99$ with 7 free trial days - 1 week 1.99$ Please note the subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period By using PDF Scanner, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Private Policy http://getscannerapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use http://getscannerapp.com/terms.html Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • 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 a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Why our App? - Zero operational cost with a possibility to upgrade to a PRO version - One-touch functionality (easy, fast, save scans and sharing) - Improved information security and storage - Digital filing system and all types of paper recognition - Continuous improvements and performance enhancements - 12 support languages Stay in Contact: Don't hesitate to contact shall you have any questions or ideas, our support team is entirely at your service: www.getscannerapp.com/support Website: www.getscannerapp.com

Screenshots

FineReader4 screens
Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FineReader at 19K against Scanner App's 1.4K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. FineReader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scanner App sells 5 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FineReader against 4.7 for Scanner App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FineReader has 19K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 70% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FineReader versus Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFineReaderScanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better70.5% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better1.4K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABBYY USA Software House Inc7270356 Canada Inc

Customer experience

FineReader

All ratings19,332 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews444 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative23.4%

Scanner App

All ratings1,428 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative28.2%

User reviews

FineReader

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick scanning
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 📁 Efficient file management
  • 🔑 Reliable OCR performance
  • 💾 Convenient cloud integration

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud processing
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
  • 📄 Limited multi-page document handling

Scanner App

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Straightforward interface
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning
  • 🚀 High-quality scans
  • 🚀 Convenient on-the-go scanning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Concerns about unauthorized charges
  • 💰 Complaints about paid subscription
  • 🐛 Issues with printing and sharing scans

Bugs and requests

FineReader

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes when switching between apps
  • Unreliable auto-capture feature
  • Issues with sending scans via email

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit scanned documents
  • Support for multi-page PDF scanning
  • Improved edge detection for curved documents
  • Offline OCR processing option

Scanner App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to use OCR or other advanced features
  • Inability to print or share scanned documents
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved folder organization
  • Ability to add signatures
  • Support for more cloud storage services

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FineReader

Subscriptions9
  • [ARCHIVE]Entry Premium monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Scan PDF and documents7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • [ARCHIVE]Basic Premium monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • ARCHIVE-Advanced Premium month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner + OCR7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • FineScanner Premium monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner$9.991 Year
  • Photo Scanning app14 Days trial$20.991 Year
  • FineScanner Premium yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • [ARCHIVE] No Ads$5.99
5 purchases

Scanner App

Subscriptions4
  • PDF Scanner Unlimited - Weekly$1.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Unlimited Monthly$6.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Unlimited - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • PDF Scanner Unlimited - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • PDF Scanner PRO$5.99

Questions

Is FineReader free?
FineReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner App free?
Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FineReader or Scanner App?
FineReader and Scanner App are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19K and 1.4K ratings respectively.
Do FineReader or Scanner App have ads?
Neither FineReader nor Scanner App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FineReader or Scanner App?
FineReader ships an update monthly, and Scanner App monthly. Most recently, FineReader was updated on October 3, 2026 and Scanner App on October 4, 2026.

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