# Tiny Scanner vs Document Scanner App

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Scanner at 4.8 against Document Scanner App's 4.2. Tiny Scanner also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 57%) and ratings volume (182K vs 1.8K). Document Scanner App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Document Scanner App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 182K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Tiny Scanner's written reviews are positive against 57% of Document Scanner App's.

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Document Scanner App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Scanner | Document Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-app-pdf-scan/id1420369608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) | [Hareshbhai Issamaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488315997) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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


### Document Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-app-pdf-scan/id1420369608)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful scanner. Capture documents, receipts, and notes, then optimize their quality for clear digital copies. Easily sign, share, print, or save your scans as PDFs or JPEGs to cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF/JPEG, Optimize scan quality, E-signature functionality, Share via email/social media, Print via AirPrint, Cloud storage integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Useful for students and academics
- 😊 Great free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficult to edit/manage scanned documents

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when trying to scan/edit
- Ads getting stuck and preventing app usage
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename/rearrange scanned documents
- Batch scanning with better quality
- Integration with cloud storage (OneDrive, iCloud)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Scanner free?

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

### Is Document Scanner App free?

Document Scanner App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Scanner or Document Scanner App?

Tiny Scanner is rated higher. Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while Document Scanner App averages 4.2 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Tiny Scanner or Document Scanner App have ads?

Tiny Scanner shows ads; Document Scanner App does not.

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

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Document Scanner App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Scanner was updated on October 14, 2026 and Document Scanner App on October 13, 2026.

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