Comparison

Scanner Mini vs AI Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Scanner Mini

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Easily capture documents, receipts, and photos, converting them into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Organize, annotate, and share your scans with advanced editing and OCR capabilities.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF/JPEG
  • Advanced image processing
  • Organize scans into categories
  • Annotate and edit scans
  • AI-powered object removal
  • OCR for text extraction
  • Secure password protection
Features
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Scanner Mini is the best place for your important documents. It transforms your iPhone and iPad into portable scanners. Scan agreements, receipts, IDs, books, and more using your device and turn them into high-quality PDFs, so you can safely store and share them anywhere. "Scanner Mini turns your iPhone into a scanning boss" – The Next Web "Scanner Mini is very, very nice. It’s simple and fast." – Mark Gurman, 9to5Mac *** WITH SCANNER MINI YOU GET FREE ACCESS TO *** EASY SCANNING Sсan any kind of paper documents into multi-page PDFs or JPEGs. ADVANCED IMAGE PROCESSING Create great-looking documents with original pictures, color stamps and signatures. Scanner Mini will automatically detect borders in real time, correcting distortion and geometry. You can also adjust the crop area manually, by tapping on the screen. MAKE ORGANIZING EASY All your scans are automatically organized into useful categories: bills, receipts, books or magazines, IDs, forms, etc. ANNOTATE YOUR SCANS You can draw, write, and highlight text in your scans right in Scanner Mini without jumping to another app. MAGIC ERASER Get rid of staples, holes, or fingers that got into the scan while scanning. Scanner Mini’s AI-powered eraser makes unwanted objects disappear as if they were never there. iCLOUD SYNC ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES Access to all your scanned documents on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Scan a document on your iPhone or iPad and it will be uploaded to iCloud Drive automatically. *** SCANNER MINI PLUS UNLOCKS THE ADVANCED FEATURES *** WORK WITH TEXT (OCR) Turn scans into text, so you can read, copy, and export it to other apps. Scanner Mini supports 25+ languages: Catalan, Croatian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Turkish and Ukrainian. SHARE YOUR SCANS Send scanned documents via email, export to Photos or open in any 3rd party apps. Also, you can print your documents or even fax them to most countries and territories. FULL-TEXT SEARCH Search through the text of your scans or by category, not just by titles. Quickly find any scan no matter how it’s named. REMOVE WATERMARK Create clean and professional scans without watermarks. AUTO UPLOAD & WORKFLOWS Automate your flow and perform multiple actions in just one tap. First, choose your actions – rename documents, send an email, auto upload to Dropbox, save to the required folder and much more. Then, with just one tap Scanner Mini will complete all of these actions, while you solve more important problems. PROTECT YOUR PDFs Protect your document library with a secure password, Face ID, or Touch ID. Share password-protected scans to shield them from prying eyes. We give you 7-DAY FREE TRIAL to Scanner Mini Plus, so you can download it now and check it in action. Have any feedback or comments? We’d love to hear from you at http://readdle.com/contact Privacy Policy: https://readdle.com/scannermini/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://readdle.com/scannermini/legal/terms

About

AI Document Scanner

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. This app uses AI to enhance scans, convert images to editable text, and organize your files effortlessly. Create PDFs from your camera with advanced editing and sharing options.

Highlights
  • AI-powered scanning and enhancement
  • OCR for editable text conversion
  • Multi-page document scanning
  • Annotation and editing tools
  • Automatic document detection and cropping
  • Intelligent document organization
  • Share and export in various formats
Features
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Features available for subscribers: Introducing AI Document Scanner, the cutting-edge app designed to revolutionize how you handle documents on your iPhone. Whether you're a professional needing efficient document management or someone looking to streamline your daily tasks, AI Document Scanner offers a suite of powerful features to enhance your productivity and convenience. Here’s how you can benefit: Advanced AI-Powered Scanning: Experience the next level of document scanning with AI technology. AI Document Scanner automatically detects and enhances text, graphics, and images, ensuring crystal-clear and high-quality scans every time. The AI algorithms adjust lighting, remove shadows, and correct distortions for professional-grade results. Optical Character Recognition (OCR): Convert scanned images into editable and searchable text with built-in OCR technology. AI Document Scanner accurately extracts text from documents, allowing you to edit, copy, and search content with ease. Perfect for transforming printed materials into digital text for editing or referencing. Multi-Page Scanning: Easily scan multi-page documents into a single file. Organize and handle large documents, reports, or manuals without the hassle of managing separate files. AI Document Scanner ensures smooth navigation through multiple pages for seamless document management. Annotation and Editing Tools: Annotate your scanned documents with ease. Add notes, highlights, and signatures directly within the app. AI Document Scanner provides a suite of editing tools to mark up your documents, making it easy to add important details, comments, or personal signatures on the go. Automatic Document Detection: Simplify the scanning process with automatic edge detection and cropping. AI Document Scanner identifies the edges of your document and crops it precisely, ensuring you capture only what you need. This feature saves you time and delivers clean, perfectly framed scans every time. Intelligent Document Organization: Organize your documents effortlessly with smart folders and tagging features. AI Document Scanner categorizes and tags your documents automatically based on content, making it easier to search and find what you need. This intelligent organization streamlines your workflow and enhances efficiency. Share and Export: Easily share your scanned documents via email, messaging apps, or by generating a shareable link. Export your scans in various formats, including PDF and JPEG, to ensure compatibility with different platforms and software. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy an intuitive and user-friendly interface designed for all skill levels. AI Document Scanner offers a seamless experience with simple navigation, making it easy to scan, edit, and manage documents without any technical hassle. Transform the way you handle documents with AI Document Scanner. Download the app today and unlock a world of possibilities for scanning, editing, and managing your documents directly from your iPhone. Say goodbye to traditional scanners and enjoy the convenience of a powerful document solution in your pocket. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scanner Mini4 screens
AI Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner Mini at 4.9 against AI Document Scanner's 4.3. Scanner Mini also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 46%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Scanner Mini sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AI Document Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanner Mini holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Mini has 21K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Scanner Mini's written reviews are positive against 46% of AI Document Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Mini ships an update every 2 weeks, AI Document Scanner weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scanner Mini versus AI Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner MiniAI Document Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (21K ratings) — better4.3 (116 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better116
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedSpicy Apps

Customer experience

Scanner Mini

All ratings21,258 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,683 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.0%

AI Document Scanner

All ratings116 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral19.2%
Negative34.6%

Bugs and requests

Scanner Mini

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Scans disappearing or not saving properly
  • Inability to send scans via email
  • Crashing issues after iOS 14 update
  • Rotation issues with multi-page documents
  • Excessive file sizes for scanned documents

Requested features

6 requests
  • Nested folders for better organization
  • Improved OCR capabilities
  • Ability to share scans without paid version
  • Compatibility with Apple AirDrop
  • Customizable scanning settings
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  • Improved auto-capture and edge detection

AI Document Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Scanner Mini

Subscriptions3
  • Expense Report7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Scanner 8 subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Scanner Mini Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • Unlimited Email Upgrade$1.99
  • Secure$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Upload$1.99
  • Fax Pack 2$1.99
  • Full Pack$3.99
  • Fax Pack 3$4.99
  • Print & Fax$7.99
3 purchases

AI Document Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • monthly$4.991 Month
  • yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner Mini free?
Scanner Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Document Scanner free?
AI Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner Mini or AI Document Scanner?
Scanner Mini is rated higher. Scanner Mini averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while AI Document Scanner averages 4.3 from 116 ratings.
Do Scanner Mini or AI Document Scanner have ads?
AI Document Scanner shows ads; Scanner Mini does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Mini or AI Document Scanner?
Scanner Mini ships an update every 2 weeks, and AI Document Scanner weekly. Most recently, Scanner Mini was updated on September 26, 2026 and AI Document Scanner on September 26, 2026.

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