Comparison

Tiny Scanner vs Scanner

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

Head to head
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
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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

About

Scanner

Transform paper documents into high-quality PDFs directly from your smartphone. This mobile scanner offers advanced image processing and OCR technology to enhance document clarity and enable easy sharing. Save time and storage space with efficient document management.

Highlights
  • High resolution scans
  • OCR technology
  • Multiple page PDF support
  • Modify and delete pages
  • Image processing for quality enhancement
  • Easy data sharing
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Stacks of receipts piling up? Contracts you need signed today, not next week? Handwritten notes you can never find again? Scanner turns your phone into a professional-grade scanner, converting any paper document into a searchable, shareable, secure digital file in seconds. Trusted by 30M+ users, Scanner combines high-precision image processing with a top-tier OCR engine to handle contracts, invoices, IDs, receipts, passports, whiteboards, and multi-page reports, all from your camera. Scanner app will maximize your document management efficiency: a mobile scanner for your smartphone, to change paper into PDF, while saving both time and storage. Scanner supports image processing and can transform, rotate, sharpen your images, for best document quality, combined with a top edge OCR engine, recognizing text in English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, and more. WHY SCANNER Most built-in phone scanning tools stop at a basic PDF. Scanner goes further: sign documents on the spot instead of printing and re-scanning them, lock sensitive files with password protection, export to the format you need, and scan IDs and passports with a mode built specifically for that shape and size. FEATURES — High resolution scans that preserve most of the original paper document details — Built with OCR technology — Multiple page PDF support: combine, reorder, merge, or split pages into one organized file — Modify, delete pages, have them recoverable for 30 days — Image processing engine that allows you to change contrast, enhance, sharpen for the perfect document quality — E-signature: sign documents directly in the app with custom ink color & stroke width, no printing or workarounds — Password protection for sensitive PDFs like contracts, IDs, and financial records — Dedicated ID and passport scan mode — Export to PDF, JPG, PNG, or Word — Share data with friends or colleagues, with just a few taps BUILT FOR REAL SITUATIONS Freelancers and small business owners use Scanner to digitize invoices, receipts, and contracts for accounting and tax season. Students and researchers convert handwritten notes and textbook pages into searchable files. Remote workers sign and send documents the same day, without leaving their desk. Anyone with a drawer full of insurance policies, warranties, or legal paperwork uses it to build a secure, searchable digital archive instead. WHEN TO USE SCANNER Use Scanner anytime you need a document digitized, signed, converted, or organized faster than your phone's built-in tools allow, especially when you need OCR in a language your device doesn't reliably support, a password-protected file, a dedicated ID scan mode, or a signature on the spot. GETTING YOUR FIRST SCAN 1. Open the app, place your document on a flat, well-lit surface, and tap the camera button. Scanner automatically detects the edges and frames the page for you. 2. Review, crop, and enhance the scan, then choose PDF or JPG, sign if needed, and save or share. For best results, scan in bright, even lighting on a flat, uncluttered surface. SUBSCRIPTION This app contains subscription: — You can subscribe for premium account with unlimited scans, premium features and no ads — Subscription is from $9.99 USD monthly* — Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one week"/"one month"/"one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period — Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase — Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase — Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/44220384

Screenshots

Tiny Scanner4 screens
Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tiny Scanner and Scanner both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Tiny Scanner's written reviews are positive against 36% of Scanner's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Tiny Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny Scanner against 4.7 for Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 182K and 223K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Tiny Scanner's written reviews are positive against 36% of Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanner weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Tiny Scanner versus Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny ScannerScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (182K ratings) — better4.7 (223K ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better35.9% of reviews
Number of ratings182K223K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#20 — better#43
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinyWork AppsLuni

Customer experience

Tiny Scanner

All ratings181,864 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews4,390 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.7%

Scanner

All ratings222,523 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,537 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative59.9%

User reviews

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

Scanner

From 223K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go scanning
  • 👍 Great quality scans
  • 👍 Useful for organizing records

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 💰 Deceptive free trial
  • 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Glitchy scanning and exporting
  • 📢 Too many ads

Bugs and requests

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

Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanning process often fails or freezes
  • Exported files not received as expected
  • Subscription not recognized even after payment

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save scans locally without subscription
  • Easier subscription cancellation process
  • Batch exporting of scanned documents

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
9 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions9
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Scanner Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium$6.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Premium$19.993 Months
  • Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tiny Scanner free?
Tiny Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Scanner or Scanner?
Tiny Scanner is rated higher. Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while Scanner averages 4.7 from 223K ratings.
Do Tiny Scanner or Scanner have ads?
Both Tiny Scanner and Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Scanner or Scanner?
Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanner weekly. Most recently, Tiny Scanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scanner on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tiny Scanner or Scanner?
Tiny Scanner currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Scanner at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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