# CaptureOnTouch Mobile vs Epson DocumentScan

The clearest difference is rating: CaptureOnTouch Mobile at 4.0 against Epson DocumentScan's 1.8. CaptureOnTouch Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Epson DocumentScan's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CaptureOnTouch Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson DocumentScan has 121 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of CaptureOnTouch Mobile's written reviews are positive against 12% of Epson DocumentScan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CaptureOnTouch Mobile ships an update every 5 months, Epson DocumentScan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CaptureOnTouch Mobile | Epson DocumentScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captureontouch-mobile/id571850538/reviews)** | [1.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epson-documentscan/id796829552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **121** |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | **11.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canon Electronics Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/571850541) | [Seiko Epson Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/326876195) |

## What reviewers say

### CaptureOnTouch Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captureontouch-mobile/id571850538)

This application allows users to operate Canon imageFORMULA document scanners directly from their iOS devices. It provides an intuitive interface for scanning paper documents and sending them to other applications or cloud services. Users can convert scanned documents to PDF or JPEG formats.

**Highlights:** Operate Canon scanners from iOS, Scan paper documents easily, Convert to PDF or JPEG, Scan to cloud services, Scan to other applications, Adjust scanner settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 CaptureOnTouch Mobile free?

CaptureOnTouch Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Epson DocumentScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CaptureOnTouch Mobile or Epson DocumentScan?

CaptureOnTouch Mobile is rated higher. CaptureOnTouch Mobile averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Epson DocumentScan averages 1.8 from 121 ratings.

### Do CaptureOnTouch Mobile or Epson DocumentScan have ads?

Neither CaptureOnTouch Mobile nor Epson DocumentScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CaptureOnTouch Mobile or Epson DocumentScan?

CaptureOnTouch Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and Epson DocumentScan every 3 months. Most recently, CaptureOnTouch Mobile was updated on July 16, 2026 and Epson DocumentScan on August 13, 2026.

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