# Pocket Scanner vs Nova Scanner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nova Scanner at 817 against Pocket Scanner's 97. Pocket Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nova Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pocket Scanner against 4.6 for Nova Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova Scanner has 817 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Pocket Scanner's written reviews are positive against 74% of Nova Scanner's.

Pocket Scanner ships an update every 3 months, Nova Scanner every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Scanner | Nova Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-scanner-doc-scanner/id576260947/reviews)** | [4.6 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-scanner-scan-pdf-document/id1193953564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **817** |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 74.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kdan Mobile Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/318936474) | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-scanner-doc-scanner/id576260947)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily create high-quality PDF or JPEG scans of documents, notes, and receipts. Organize, edit, and share your scanned files efficiently with advanced processing tools.

**Highlights:** Real-time edge detection, Create multi-page PDFs, Advanced image processing, Batch processing, Cloud storage integration, QR code reader, Faxing capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kdan Cloud | $2.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Business Pack - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Creativity 365 | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Pack－1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Pack－3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Creativity 365 | $59.99 | per year |
| All Access Pack－1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Kdan Credit Pack - 10 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kdan Credit Pack - 20 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kdan Credit Pack - 100 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🚀 Quick scanning and document processing
- 📄 Excellent PDF creation and conversion
- 🎨 Good image editing and cropping tools
- ☁️ Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywall additions
- 🔐 Requires account creation and registration
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📸 Camera launches automatically on startup
- 🖼️ Poor UI visibility (white text on white background)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during cropping operations
- App hangs during PDF export
- Pages disappear or appear blank unexpectedly
- Entire folders delete spontaneously
- Scanned images export in reverse order

**Requested features**

- Image stabilization for steady scans
- Batch editing for multiple pages at once
- Automatic image straightening after capture
- Larger, more accessible shutter button
- Guides for proper image alignment during cropping


### Nova Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-scanner-scan-pdf-document/id1193953564)

Transform your phone into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily capture, edit, and share documents as PDFs or JPEGs. Features include OCR for text extraction, faxing, and secure document management.

**Highlights:** Multipage scanning, OCR text extraction, Cheap fax service, Document signing, Cloud file integration, Export as PDF/JPEG/PNG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner, Fax and OCR | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner, Fax and OCR | $10.99 | per year |
| Scanner App Premium - 1 Year | $11.99 | per year |
| Scanner App - 50 Fax Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 Fax Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 600 Fax Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Fax Credits | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 💡 Great for on-the-go scanning
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Excellent scanning quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues (unable to use after paying)
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Security concerns (unable to bulk share documents)

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not working as expected
- Repeated prompts to subscribe even with active subscription
- Distorted or partial image capture

**Requested features**

- Bulk document sharing
- Improved subscription management
- Compatibility with more platforms (e.g., Canvas, Discord)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Scanner free?

Pocket Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nova Scanner free?

Nova Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Scanner or Nova Scanner?

Pocket Scanner is rated higher. Pocket Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Nova Scanner averages 4.6 from 817 ratings.

### Do Pocket Scanner or Nova Scanner have ads?

Neither Pocket Scanner nor Nova Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Scanner or Nova Scanner?

Pocket Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and Nova Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Scanner was updated on September 21, 2026 and Nova Scanner on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*