Comparison

Faster Scan vs Doc OCR

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

Head to head
About

Faster Scan

Transform your phone into a high-speed scanner for documents, receipts, and more. Features include smart edge detection, advanced image enhancement, OCR for text extraction, and editing capabilities. Organize, share, and even fax documents worldwide.

Highlights
  • High-speed multi-page scanning
  • Smart edge detection and image enhancement
  • OCR for text extraction (TXT/DOCX)
  • In-app PDF editing and annotation
  • Worldwide faxing and receiving
  • Cloud integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Password protection for documents
Features
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Scan, OCR, Edit, and Share Documents Instantly Turn your iPhone into a powerful, high-speed scanner. FasterScan lets you scan multi-page documents on the go—no bulky scanner needed. From receipts and business cards to books and posters, capture anything with precision, even if the document is curled. Crystal-Clear Scans, Every Time • Smart Edge Detection – Automatically detects document edges and corrects perspective. • Advanced Image Enhancement – Removes shadows, sharpens text, and brightens scans, even in low-light conditions. • Multi-Lens Camera Optimization – Captures details at different focal lengths for the best results. OCR & Document Editing • Extract text from scanned images with OCR, and export as TXT or DOCX files. • 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. • Edit, annotate, draw, or sign directly on scanned pages. • Organize pages easily—reorder, delete, or move between documents. Seamless Document Management • Create folders, rename files, and protect sensitive documents with passwords. • Search by name or perform a full-text search within OCR-processed documents. Export & Share with Ease • Support exporting searchable PDFs. • Fax Worldwide – Send faxes to over 100 countries, even without a fax machine. • Wi-Fi & iTunes File Sharing – Access PDFs instantly from your computer. • Multiple Export Options – Save as PDF/JPEG, print via AirPrint, or open in other apps like iBooks and Kindle. Cloud Integration & Advanced Import/Export (Bronze/Silver/Gold Plans) • Upload/download from Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, iCloud Drive, SMB (Windows/Mac/NAS), and WebDAV. • Import JPEGs and PDFs from other apps or cloud storage. Extra Features • Receive Faxes – Purchase a number to receive faxes or block unwanted ones. • Photo Collage – Merge multiple scans into a single sheet, perfect for ID cards. Effortlessly scan, store, and share documents—wherever you are. Try FasterScan today! 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 cancels it Terms of Service: https://ifunplay.com/legal.html

About

Doc OCR

Transform your device into a powerful scanner and text recognition tool. Easily capture, organize, and share documents, books, and receipts. Features include smart image processing, PDF annotation, and secure offline OCR.

Highlights
  • Scan and recognize text from various sources
  • Save scans as searchable PDFs
  • Photo collage mode for multi-page documents
  • Automatic document edge detection and image correction
  • Organize scans with folders and drag-and-drop
  • Export OCR text as TXT or DOCX
  • Send faxes directly from the app
Features
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DocOCR – Smart PDF Scanner & OCR Tool for Education Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful document scanner and text recognizer with DocOCR. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or school administrator, DocOCR helps you scan, recognize, organize, and share documents easily and securely — all on your device. No internet required for OCR or image processing, ensuring complete privacy and data protection. - OCR & Document Scanning Made Simple Scan and recognize text from: • Printed documents • Books & whiteboards • Receipts & business cards • Posters, coupons, and more Save scans as searchable PDFs and annotate or sign them directly within the app. Photo Collage Mode Combine multiple pages (e.g., front and back of ID cards) onto a single A4/Letter page — perfect for printing or sharing. - Smart Image Processing DocOCR automatically: • Detects document edges • Corrects perspective and curved surfaces • Removes shadows and enhances clarity Ideal for low-light conditions or quick classroom captures. - Powerful Document Management Organize your scans with ease: • Create, rename, merge, split, or move files and folders • Drag and drop to group documents • Full-text search on OCR results (Bronze Plan) • iCloud Drive sync for access across devices (Bronze Plan) Import, Export & Share • Support PDF encryption and decryption • Email as PDF or JPEG • Export OCR text as TXT or DOCX • Fax to 100+ countries (via in-app purchase) • Print via AirPrint • Upload/download with: iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, SMB, WebDAV (Bronze Plan) • “Open In” support for apps like iBooks and Adobe Reader File Import • Import PDFs or images via “Open In” from other apps • Import files from your favorite cloud services Fax Anywhere • Send/receive faxes directly from the app • Get notified when fax is sent or received • Subscribe to a personal fax number for inbound faxes • Block incoming faxes when not needed - Bronze Plan Subscription Unlock advanced features like cloud sync, full-text search, and cloud storage support. • Billed monthly or annually • Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage subscriptions in your App Store account • Unused trial periods are forfeited upon subscription Terms of Service: https://ifunplay.com/legal.html

Screenshots

Faster Scan4 screens
Doc OCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Faster Scan at 2K against Doc OCR's 629. 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. Faster Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Doc OCR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 — 4.8 for Faster Scan against 4.8 for Doc OCR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 629 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Faster Scan's written reviews are positive against 85% of Doc OCR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faster Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, Doc OCR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Faster Scan versus Doc OCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaster ScanDoc OCR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2K ratings) — better4.8 (629 ratings)
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews — better85.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better629
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIFUNPLAY CO., LTD.IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Faster Scan

All ratings1,986 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews418 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.3%

Doc OCR

All ratings629 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative8.6%

User reviews

Faster Scan

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure document storage
  • 💡 Versatile scanning and editing options
  • 📤 Easy sharing and exporting of scanned documents

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss issues
  • 🔒 Difficulty recovering forgotten passwords for encrypted folders
  • 💰 Paid features could be better communicated

Doc OCR

From 629 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Solid product
  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 👍 Reliable and useful
  • 👍 Helpful features
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Issues with email/sharing functionality
  • 🐛 Problems with curved page scanning
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance after updates
  • 💡 Need for more customization options

Bugs and requests

Faster Scan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Deleted documents not recoverable after app reinstall
  • Inconsistent behavior when scanning multiple pages

Requested features

4 requests
  • Search function for scanned documents
  • Automatic page cropping and straightening
  • Cloud backup and sync options
  • OCR and text editing capabilities

Doc OCR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain files
  • Email functionality not working as expected
  • Issues with curved page scanning and dewarping
  • Problems with syncing and cloud integration

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add reader/audio playback feature
  • Improve email/sharing options
  • Enhance curved page scanning capabilities
  • Provide more customization and automation options
  • Improve folder/document organization and management

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Faster Scan

Subscriptions3
  • Faster Scan+ BRONZE (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Faster Scan+ SILVER (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Faster Scan+ GOLD (Monthly)$7.991 Month
One-time7
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • 5 Fax Credit$4.99
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  • Fax No. For One Month$5.99
  • 10 Fax Credit$7.99
  • 20 Fax Credit$14.99
  • Upgrade to FasterScan+$39.99
11 purchases

Doc OCR

Subscriptions2
  • Doc OCR Pro BRONZE (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Doc OCR Pro BRONZE (Annually)7 Days trial$28.991 Year
One-time9
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • 5 Fax Credit$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Fax No. For One Month$5.99
  • 10 Fax Credit$7.99
  • Fax No. For Three Months$12.99
  • 20 Fax Credit$14.99
  • Fax No. For Six Months$22.99
  • Upgrade To Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Faster Scan free?
Faster Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doc OCR free?
Doc OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Faster Scan or Doc OCR?
Faster Scan is rated higher. Faster Scan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Doc OCR averages 4.8 from 629 ratings.
Do Faster Scan or Doc OCR have ads?
Both Faster Scan and Doc OCR show ads.
Which is updated more often, Faster Scan or Doc OCR?
Faster Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Doc OCR fortnightly. Most recently, Faster Scan was updated on September 26, 2026 and Doc OCR on September 24, 2026.

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