# Scanner App Pro vs PaperScan

The clearest difference is price: PaperScan at Free against Scanner App Pro's $39.99. PaperScan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). Scanner App Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 71%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PaperScan is free to download; Scanner App Pro costs $39.99 up front. Scanner App Pro sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PaperScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scanner App Pro against 4.8 for PaperScan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 263 and 747 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Scanner App Pro's written reviews are positive against 71% of PaperScan's.

Scanner App Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, PaperScan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner App Pro | PaperScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-pro-scan-edit-pdf/id585529704/reviews) | [4.8 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperscan/id670210933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 263 | **747** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 70.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 278 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) | [DocuWare GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/411884967) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner App Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-pro-scan-edit-pdf/id585529704)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Digitize and manage documents with powerful scanning, OCR, and editing tools. Easily convert paper to digital formats, fill forms, add signatures, and share via various methods including fax. Organize, print, and secure your files effortlessly.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), PDF and JPEG export, Form filling and digital signatures, Wireless faxing, Cloud storage integration, Photo collage and multi-page printing

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App SILVER (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Scanner App GOLD (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Scanner App SILVER (Annually) | $35.99 | per year |
| Scanner App GOLD (Annually) | $57.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fax Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Backup and Restore | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Fax Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For One Month | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Fax Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For Three Months | $12.99 | one-time |
| 20 Fax Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For Six Months | $22.99 | one-time |


### PaperScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperscan/id670210933)

Easily digitize various paper documents like invoices, receipts, and recipes. Automatically crop, straighten, and enhance scans for outstanding quality. Upload to cloud storage or share via email and print.

**Highlights:** Automatic document recognition and capture, Automatic cropping and straightening, Scans various document types, High scan quality in any lighting, Creates PDF files, Batch upload to cloud storage, Share via email, print, and AirDrop

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 📄 Automatic edge detection and document alignment
- 🚀 Fast scanning and processing
- 💾 Multiple export options (PDF, email, Dropbox, DocuWare)
- ✨ High-quality document capture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent edge detection accuracy
- ⚠️ Forced flash usage in good lighting
- 🖼️ Automatic brightness adjustment issues
- 🎨 Unattractive UI/skin design
- ⏱️ Slow autoscan feature

**Reported bugs**

- Image disappears after scanning instead of displaying
- App freezes and requires multiple restarts to show scans
- Edge detection fails 50% of the time
- DocuWare integration not transferring documents properly
- Autoscan unreliable and inconsistent

**Requested features**

- Direct save to Photos app instead of Files only
- Improved edge detection algorithm
- Better autoscan reliability and speed
- Manual brightness control options
- UI/design improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner App Pro free?

Scanner App Pro costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is PaperScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner App Pro or PaperScan?

Scanner App Pro and PaperScan are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 263 and 747 ratings respectively.

### Do Scanner App Pro or PaperScan have ads?

Neither Scanner App Pro nor PaperScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner App Pro or PaperScan?

Scanner App Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and PaperScan every 4 months. Most recently, Scanner App Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and PaperScan on September 20, 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.*