# Tiny Scanner vs Doc OCR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tiny Scanner at 182K against Doc OCR's 629. Tiny Scanner also leads on chart position (#18 vs unranked). Doc OCR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Doc OCR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.8 for Tiny Scanner against 4.8 for Doc OCR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 182K ratings behind it against 629, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Tiny Scanner's written reviews are positive against 85% of Doc OCR's.

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Doc OCR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Scanner | Doc OCR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753/reviews) | [4.8 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-ocr-book-pdf-scanner/id1112445201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 629 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 85.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Reward Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Reward Plan - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Doc OCR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-ocr-book-pdf-scanner/id1112445201)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner and text recognition tool. Easily capture, organize, and share documents, books, and receipts. Features include smart image processing, PDF annotation, and secure offline OCR.

**Highlights:** Scan and recognize text from various sources, Save scans as searchable PDFs, Photo collage mode for multi-page documents, Automatic document edge detection and image correction, Organize scans with folders and drag-and-drop, Export OCR text as TXT or DOCX, Send faxes directly from the app

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Doc OCR Pro BRONZE (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Doc OCR Pro BRONZE (Annually) | $28.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | 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 |
| Upgrade To Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid product
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 👍 Reliable and useful
- 👍 Helpful features
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Issues with email/sharing functionality
- 🐛 Problems with curved page scanning
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 💡 Need for more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain files
- Email functionality not working as expected
- Issues with curved page scanning and dewarping
- Problems with syncing and cloud integration

**Requested features**

- Add reader/audio playback feature
- Improve email/sharing options
- Enhance curved page scanning capabilities
- Provide more customization and automation options
- Improve folder/document organization and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Scanner free?

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

### Is Doc OCR free?

Doc OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Scanner or Doc OCR?

Tiny Scanner and Doc OCR are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 182K and 629 ratings respectively.

### Do Tiny Scanner or Doc OCR have ads?

Both Tiny Scanner and Doc OCR show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Scanner or Doc OCR?

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Doc OCR fortnightly. Most recently, Tiny Scanner was updated on September 26, 2026 and Doc OCR on September 27, 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.*