Comparison

Fast Scanner vs Tiny Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Fast Scanner

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and notes. Quickly capture multipage documents and export them as PDF or JPEG files. Easily print or email your scans, and save them directly to your device or other compatible apps.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and receipts
  • Export to PDF and JPEG
  • Email and print scans
  • Multi-page document scanning
  • Image editing options
  • Save to device or other apps
Features
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Fast Scanner turns your iPhone into a multipage scanner for documents, receipts, notes, invoices, whiteboards and other paper text. With Fast Scanner, you can quickly scan your documents, then print or email them as multipage PDF or JPEG files. Moreover you can save the PDF files in your iPhone or open them in other apps such as iBook, PDF Reader, etc. FEATURES: + Scan documents Fast Scanner scan any type of documents, ranging from a receipt to multipage book. + Export to PDF file All scanned documents are exported as industry-standard PDF file. You can add new pages or delete existed pages within the PDF file. + Email or print scanned documents Just scan any documents and tap "Send" button. If the document needs to be printed, send it to any printer nearby. + Extremely Fast Fast Scanner is optimized to run very fast. + Multi editing support scanned document Fast Scanner support a lot of image editing options so you can make the scanned images as easy to read as possible. We are committed to provide frequently updated versions to all of our users. You only buy once and get all FREE updated version later.

About

Tiny Scanner

Transform paper documents into professional PDFs in seconds. This app offers AI-powered scanning, comprehensive PDF editing tools, and OCR text recognition. Securely manage, convert, and share your files across devices.

Highlights
  • AI-powered automatic border detection
  • Batch scanning for multi-page documents
  • Professional filters and file compression
  • OCR text recognition and conversion
  • PDF editing: sign, add text, merge/split
  • Cloud sync and encrypted file storage
Features
Currently charting
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Trusted by millions worldwide for more than 10 years. Simple, fast and professional. From seniors to students, from IDs to notes, anyone can get a perfect scan in seconds. Scan documents, convert to PDF, and use a full set of editing tools to meet all your needs right at your fingertips. With Tiny Scanner, you will get: SMOOTH SCANNING WORKFLOW - AI powered border detection for automatic scanning; - Batch scan for efficient multi page document scanning; - Professional filters to suit all your document scanning needs; - Supports compressing file size and sharing scanned documents in multiple ways. MULTIPLE SCANNING MODES - Securely scan passports, IDs, and driver’s licenses; - Automatically recognize QR code content & open links; - Measure object length and automatically calculate area; - Automatically recognize identical objects and count the total; - Recognize math problems and get results instantly. COMPLETE PDF EDITING TOOLS - Sign documents with support for scanned signatures or direct signing; - Add text, images, or shapes to scanned documents; - Add dates, footers, and page numbers to PDF files; - Protect documents by adding watermarks and markup to secure important content; - Merge multiple files into a single PDF or split a PDF into separate files. AI POWERED FILE TOOLS - OCR text recognition to extract, copy, and share text content; - Convert PDFs into Word, JPG, and Excel with just a few taps; - Tiny Scanner AI now supports uploading files for summaries, content polishing, key entity extraction, and more; - Cloud sync with free storage and seamless access across all your devices. ENSURE FILE SECURITY AT ALL TIMES - Encrypt shared PDF files to protect document security; - Supports app encryption to protect private information; - Encrypt folders to securely store important files only on your device. Tiny Scanner helps you transform paper documents into professional PDF files within seconds. Edit PDF text, sign with ease, and manage your files with rich PDF tools that cover everything from conversion to secure sharing. WHY Tiny Scanner? - Speed: Decades of refining ensure the smoothest and fastest scanning experience; - Convenience: Quickly access the functions you need through the "Actions" page; - Accessibility: Cloud storage allows you to access your scanned documents anytime, anywhere; - Reliability: With a decade of trust from millions of small businesses and individuals, Tiny Scanner stands as a reliable scanning solution; - Free your space: Scan important documents into your phone to free up space in your backpack, eliminating the need for piles of paper documents. Subscription Details • Weekly and annual subscriptions are available; • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase; • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period; • Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.tinyscanner.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tinyscanner.app/privacy Tiny Scanner is constantly updated with new features. Please write to us before leaving negative reviews, as we can often help with your problem or help you better use the app. If you have any problem or suggestion, please send mail to support@tinyscanner.app, you will get the response and solution in a short time. The content of the screenshots, preview videos, and audio are provided by the following platforms: - Shutterstock: Used with permission from Shutterstock.com (where applicable) - Epidemic Sound: Tik Tok Tok by PØW / provided by Epidemic Sound - Freepik: Designed by Freepik - iStock: Standard license obtained from iStock

Screenshots

Fast Scanner4 screens
Tiny Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tiny Scanner at Free against Fast Scanner's $4.99. Tiny Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (182K vs 741). Fast Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment 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

Tiny Scanner is free to download; Fast Scanner costs $4.99 up front. Tiny Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Fast Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fast Scanner against 4.8 for Tiny Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 182K ratings behind it against 741, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Fast Scanner's written reviews are positive against 91% of Tiny Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Scanner ships an update every 5 months, Tiny Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Fast Scanner versus Tiny Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast ScannerTiny Scanner
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (741 ratings)4.8 (182K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews90.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings741182K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#146#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHang NguyenTinyWork Apps

Customer experience

Fast Scanner

All ratings741 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.2%

Tiny Scanner

All ratings181,864 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews4,396 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.6%

User reviews

Fast Scanner

From 741 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient scanning
  • 🚀 Great quality scans
  • 🚀 Efficient workflow
  • 🚀 Reliable app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with emailing scans
  • 🐛 Difficulty changing document orientation after scanning

Tiny Scanner

From 182K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for scanning on the go
  • 🔍 Excellent image quality and clarity
  • 💾 Seamless integration with cloud storage
  • 🔧 Useful editing and enhancement features

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model limits free features
  • 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
  • 🔄 Inconsistent performance with recent updates
  • 💰 Paid version may be too expensive for some users

Bugs and requests

Fast Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Email functionality not working for some users
  • App crashing or freezing for a few users

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to annotate/mark up scanned documents
  • Improve email integration and reliability
  • Add option to save scans directly to cloud storage

Tiny Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Dropbox and cloud storage integration not working for some users
  • Occasional crashes or freezes when scanning multiple pages

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize scan settings and preferences
  • Improved integration with productivity apps and workflows
  • Option to export scans in higher resolution formats

In-app purchases

None

Fast Scanner

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Tiny Scanner

Subscriptions11
  • Premium Reward Plan - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Plan - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Plan - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Reward Plan - Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Plan - Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Plan - Yearly1 Year trial3 variants$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus$4.99
  • Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus$7.99

Questions

Is Fast Scanner free?
Fast Scanner costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Scanner free?
Tiny Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast Scanner or Tiny Scanner?
Tiny Scanner is rated higher. Fast Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 741 ratings, while Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 from 182K ratings.
Do Fast Scanner or Tiny Scanner have ads?
Tiny Scanner shows ads; Fast Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Fast Scanner or Tiny Scanner?
Fast Scanner ships an update every 5 months, and Tiny Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fast Scanner was updated on September 28, 2026 and Tiny Scanner on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Fast Scanner or Tiny Scanner?
Fast Scanner currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Tiny Scanner at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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