# Tiny Scanner vs Scan App +

Tiny Scanner and Scan App + both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Tiny Scanner's written reviews are positive against 44% of Scan App +'s. Tiny Scanner also leads on ratings volume (182K vs 7.1K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Scan App +'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scan App + sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Scan App +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 182K ratings behind it against 7.1K, 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 44% of Scan App +'s.

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Scan App + monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Scanner | Scan App + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753/reviews) | [4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-app-plus/id1264425656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 7.1K |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 43.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) | [Sarrada Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/814563625) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #19 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


### Scan App +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-app-plus/id1264425656)

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Quickly capture documents, receipts, and images, then convert them into high-quality PDFs. Easily share your scans via email or cloud storage services.

**Highlights:** Portable document scanner, Convert to PDF, High-quality scans, Multiple scanning options (B&W, Color, Grayscale), Adjustable PDF file size, Cloud storage integration, Multiple export options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 7 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited 30 | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 90 | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited 365 | $23.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Lifetime Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lifetime | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear pricing/subscription model
- 🐛 Poor color scanning
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't scan colors properly
- Doesn't work as expected
- Saves files in larger size than needed

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing save folder
- Add WebDAV support
- Improve quality of scanned documents
- Provide more free features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Scanner free?

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

### Is Scan App + free?

Scan App + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Scanner or Scan App +?

Tiny Scanner and Scan App + are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 182K and 7.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Tiny Scanner or Scan App + have ads?

Tiny Scanner shows ads; Scan App + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Scanner or Scan App +?

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scan App + monthly. Most recently, Tiny Scanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scan App + on September 24, 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.*