# iOptIMS vs Epson DocumentScan

The clearest difference is price: Epson DocumentScan at Free against iOptIMS's $99.99. Epson DocumentScan also leads on rating (1.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (122 vs 1). iOptIMS's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Epson DocumentScan is free to download; iOptIMS costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Epson DocumentScan holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson DocumentScan has 122 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iOptIMS's written reviews are positive against 11% of Epson DocumentScan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iOptIMS | Epson DocumentScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $99.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioptims/id567381572/reviews) | **[1.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epson-documentscan/id796829552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **10.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacsoft Australia Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/395453596) | [Seiko Epson Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/326876195) |

## What reviewers say

### iOptIMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioptims/id567381572)

Streamline inventory management with this app, enabling efficient stocktaking, order processing, and pricing updates. Access your data from anywhere and improve accuracy for large inventory control.

**Highlights:** Stock location management, Worksheet for multiple products/suppliers, Support for multiple databases, Detailed pricing information and control, Integrated PO worksheet, Goods receiving with error minimization

**In-app purchases:** none


### Epson DocumentScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epson-documentscan/id796829552)

Scan documents directly from your Epson scanner to your Apple device. Preview, edit, and organize scanned pages before sending them via email, to other apps, or to popular cloud storage services.  Transfer files to your PC using iTunes.

**Highlights:** Direct scanning to iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Edit scanned pages (rotation, re-ordering), Send files via email, Integrate with cloud services (Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, OneDrive), Send data to PC via iTunes, Autosize and auto image type recognition

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Basic scanning functionality works
- 📱 WiFi connectivity available for mobile scanning
- 📄 Saves documents as PDF format
- ⚡ Quick setup process for compatible scanners
- 🎨 Works well with art canvas scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent WiFi connectivity issues
- ❌ Poor iOS/iPhone compatibility
- 🔌 Requires cellular data to be disabled on iOS devices
- 📤 Difficult file export and sharing functionality
- ⚙️ Missing advanced features compared to desktop app

**Reported bugs**

- App cannot find scanner even when connected to same network
- WiFi direct mode fails to establish connection
- App freezes on scanner search screen
- Crashes when attempting to save photos to camera roll
- Crashes when pressing 'scan more' during batch operations

**Requested features**

- Direct save to Files app and cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
- OCR support for searchable PDFs
- Bulk export of multiple files at once
- Higher DPI scanning options (600 DPI or higher)
- Automatic double-sided page detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iOptIMS free?

iOptIMS costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Epson DocumentScan free?

Epson DocumentScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iOptIMS or Epson DocumentScan?

Epson DocumentScan is rated higher. iOptIMS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Epson DocumentScan averages 1.8 from 122 ratings.

### Do iOptIMS or Epson DocumentScan have ads?

Neither iOptIMS nor Epson DocumentScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iOptIMS or Epson DocumentScan?

iOptIMS ships an update every 3 months, and Epson DocumentScan every 3 months. Most recently, iOptIMS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Epson DocumentScan on November 5, 2026.

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