# Tiny Scanner vs Genius PDF & Document Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiny Scanner at 91% against Genius PDF & Document Scanner's 0%. Tiny Scanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (182K vs 1). Genius PDF & Document Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Genius PDF & Document Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 182K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Genius PDF & Document Scanner's.

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Genius PDF & Document Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Scanner | Genius PDF & Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-pdf-and-document-scanner/id1478550841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) | [Abdulla Yasin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407887788) |

## 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


### Genius PDF & Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-pdf-and-document-scanner/id1478550841)

Easily scan, edit, and secure documents and photos with this free, ad-free application. It offers a user-friendly interface for quick document management, PDF creation, and editing tools, all accessible from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Multiple document scanning, Secure documents with Face ID/password, Multipage editing and OCR, Convert multiple documents to PDF, Built-in document and photo editor, Business card scanning

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner for PDF & Documents | $2.99 | per month |
| Three Month | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Scanner Pro: Scan Documents | $17.99 | per year |
| Scanner Lifetime, one time Buy | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Scanner free?

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

### Is Genius PDF & Document Scanner free?

Genius PDF & Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Scanner or Genius PDF & Document Scanner?

Tiny Scanner is rated higher. Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while Genius PDF & Document Scanner averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tiny Scanner or Genius PDF & Document Scanner have ads?

Tiny Scanner shows ads; Genius PDF & Document Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Scanner or Genius PDF & Document Scanner?

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Genius PDF & Document Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Scanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Genius PDF & Document Scanner on September 9, 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.*