Comparison

Pocket Scanner vs EMV

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Scanner

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
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Pocket Scanner turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable document scanner for efficient document management. It allows you to create JPEG scans, write captions and add texts to photos, and convert your documents, notes, whiteboards, and receipts to multi-page PDFs. Pocket Scanner is the practical and professional choice for scanning, viewing, editing, and managing documents. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION *Featured in Orange Telecom Partner Showcase People use Pocket Scanner to: - Quickly sign and scan contracts - Capture meeting and class notes - Lighten your back and eliminate the stress of lost documents. Key Features: ・Real-time edge detection ・Efficient file management with scan projects for all kinds of materials and themes Additional Features: ・Fast, continuous scan speed ・Create JPEG scans or multi-page PDFs in seconds ・Build-in document reader, Browser, and QR code reader ・Share documents via email (what to highlight/how to describe) ・Advanced image processing: Crop, Instant brightness, Rotation, and Color adjustment ・Write captions and add texts to your photos ・Various image importing sources: QR Code, Wi-Fi and in-app Browser ・Support iOS Photo Extensions Image Processor ・View scanned images in thumbnails ・Batch processing - convert or rotate multiple scans at once ・Export scans to multiple Cloud accounts KDAN CLOUD SERVICES – SIGN UP FOR FREE ・Upload, view, and manage files directly from your browser. ・Supports file transfers in the background. ・Send download links from the web with password protection. ・Send file links via emails or personal social networks. ・Resume unfinished uploading (Files larger than 5MB will be supported). IN-APP PURCHASE (FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE) Unlock advanced tools and easily work across all devices and platforms by subscribing to Kdan Mobile’s Creativity 365 services. WHAT IS CREATIVITY 365? Creativity 365 is a comprehensive, cross-device contention creation tool set aimed at improving productivity and collaboration. The set includes five apps Animation Desk, NoteLedge, PDF Markup, Pocket Scanner, and Write-on Video along with 1TB Kdan Cloud storage and access to all of Kdan Mobile’s online communities. With Creativity 365 subscribers gain access to all the premium features normally unavailable to Cloud app users. PREMIUM POCKET SCANNER FEATURES ・PDF Annotation Tools: Add shapes, watermarks, and signatures to PDFs ・Make custom stamps by adding texts and images as you desire ・Supports freehand writing ・Send faxes to 40 countries around the world. ・Task manager - view summary of outbound faxes ・Seamlessly store files without limitations and get storage space on the Kdan Cloud. FREE TRIAL Try out the subscription content before you buy it. We offer 7-day and 14-day free trial periods to new subscribers of Creativity 365. SUBSCRIPTION & FREE TRIAL DETAILS Subscriptions will be charged through your iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. Your subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of current subscription period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription price. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. You may manage your subscriptions in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase Terms of service: https://auth.kdanmobile.com/articles/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: https://auth.kdanmobile.com/articles/privacy_policy WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Follow us on Twitter: @KdanMobile Follow us on Facebook:KdanMobile Follow us on Instagram: @kdan_mobile CAN WE GIVE A HAND? Got a question? Contact us at appservice@kdanmobile.com or check out https//support.kdanmobile.com

About

EMV

This official exhibition guide helps visitors navigate trade shows. Find exhibitors, connect with business partners, explore floor plans, and stay updated on event schedules and news. Personalize your experience by saving favorites and adding notes.

Highlights
  • Exhibitor search and filtering
  • Networking with attendees
  • Interactive floor plans
  • Event schedules and watchlist
  • News and press releases
  • QR code scanner
  • Personalized favorites
Features
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The Navigator-App is the official guide for visitors of Messe Frankfurt’s EMV exhibition. It contains all the official information of the organizer.

 The app offers the following features: 

Exhibitors: search for companies and products, filter and sort functions available, also find contact persons ad exhibitor events. Add Photos and Notes to an exhibitor and share them. Connect!: Get in contact with further fair attendees. Filter for relevant new business partners and contact them directly. Fairground: floor plan with booth details. Find your favorites within the hall plan with the quick finder. Events: everything that’s happening during the show like special exhibits, conventions etc. Add them to your personal calendar or add them to your personal watchlist. Add Photos and Notes to an event and share them. News: with press releases and social-media-channels Favorites: your favorite companies and events at a glance, synchronize your favorite exhibitors from our online customer center (requires Messe-Login) Scanner: scan functionality for QR-codes, scan QR-Codes on the visitor badges and import this data in your contacts Nearby: over the air downloads and videos from exhibitors you passed by (BT required) My Downloads: all downloads from the exhibitor search and from “Nearby” in one place The app menu allows you to customise your settings regarding the app tracking, find opening times and further information on travelling to Messe Frankfurt, as well as privacy policy and terms of use. Please note that some features might be deactivated temporarily. The Navigator App is available for Apple-Products (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) at the App Store as a free App.

 Please send your feedback to apps@messefrankfurt.com

Screenshots

Pocket Scanner4 screens
EMV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Scanner at 4.7 against EMV's 3.0. Pocket Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (97 vs 1). EMV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price and device support 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. Pocket Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EMV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Scanner has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Pocket Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of EMV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Scanner ships an update every 3 months, EMV every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pocket Scanner versus EMV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket ScannerEMV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (97 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKdan Mobile Software LTDMesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH

Customer experience

Pocket Scanner

All ratings97 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.9%

EMV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Scanner

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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
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  • Registration loop - logs out after registration
  • Unable to export scans from app
  • Email sending functionality fails
  • Slow scan parameter detection
  • Blurry scans despite image stabilization attempts
  • Import fails with large image batches
  • File sync doesn't reflect computer-side changes

Requested features

13 requests
  • 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
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  • Fingerprint/biometric authentication option
  • Increased page limits for document conversion
  • Automatic file sync with computer changes
  • Better help documentation and tutorials
  • Reduced faxing costs
  • Ability to disable automatic camera launch
  • Improved UI contrast and visibility
  • Batch export with maintained page order

EMV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pocket Scanner

Subscriptions7
  • Kdan Cloud$2.991 Month
  • Deluxe Business Pack - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Creativity 3657 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • All Access Pack-1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • All Access Pack-3 Months3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Creativity 3651 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • All Access Pack-1 Year7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Kdan Credit Pack - 10 Credits$0.99
  • Kdan Credit Pack - 20 Credits$1.99
  • Kdan Credit Pack - 100 Credits$7.99
None

EMV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Scanner free?
Pocket Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMV free?
EMV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Scanner or EMV?
Pocket Scanner is rated higher. Pocket Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while EMV averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pocket Scanner or EMV have ads?
EMV shows ads; Pocket Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Scanner or EMV?
Pocket Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and EMV every 8 months. Most recently, Pocket Scanner was updated on September 21, 2026 and EMV on September 3, 2026.

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