# Tiny Scanner vs Scanner for Docs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiny Scanner at 91% against Scanner for Docs's 50%. Tiny Scanner also leads on ratings volume (182K vs 25) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Scanner for Docs's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scanner for Docs sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 182K ratings behind it against 25, 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 50% of Scanner for Docs's.

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanner for Docs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Scanner | Scanner for Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753/reviews)** | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-for-docs-scan-and-sign/id1539132962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) | [LEVERX POLAND SP Z O O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653130223) |

## 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


### Scanner for Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-for-docs-scan-and-sign/id1539132962)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, edit, sign, and organize PDFs and JPEGs. Protect your files with passwords and share them instantly via email or messenger.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, Electronic signature insertion, Secure password protection for files, Intuitive tag-based search, PDF and JPEG export, Document editing and optimization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription Limited | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription (discount) | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Scanner free?

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

### Is Scanner for Docs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Scanner or Scanner for Docs?

Tiny Scanner is rated higher. Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while Scanner for Docs averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Tiny Scanner or Scanner for Docs have ads?

Both Tiny Scanner and Scanner for Docs show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Scanner or Scanner for Docs?

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanner for Docs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Scanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scanner for Docs on September 10, 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.*