# Tiny Scanner vs Scanner App

Tiny Scanner and Scanner App both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Tiny Scanner's written reviews are positive against 50% of Scanner App's. Tiny Scanner also leads on ratings volume (182K vs 35K). Scanner App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#4 vs #20). On price, rating, update cadence 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 App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 35K, 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 App's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Scanner | Scanner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753/reviews)** | [4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-pdf-and-docs/id1568660349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 35K |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 49.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #20 | **#4** |
| Size | 165 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) | [TAPSUITE YAZILIM HIZMETLERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564948890) |

## 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 App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-app-scan-pdf-and-docs/id1568660349)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Business, #22 Top Free · Business, #132 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Easily digitize documents, receipts, and IDs, converting them to PDF or other formats. Features smart cropping, auto-enhancement, and real-time scanning for professional-quality results.

**Highlights:** Portable scanner app, OCR text recognition, Convert photo to PDF, Optimize scan quality, ID card and passport scanner, Sign and stamp documents, Batch scanning

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App Weekly Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo to PDF Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Picture to Text Converter Weekly | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Convert Photo to PDF Scanner Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Weekly Pro Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner App Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient scanning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for students and businesses
- 🚀 Efficient document processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 🔒 Deceptive free trial claims

**Reported bugs**

- Scanned documents disappearing
- Issues with file order and formatting
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to reorder scanned pages
- Ability to save and share scanned documents for free
- Improved customer support and subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Scanner free?

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

### Is Scanner App free?

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

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

Tiny Scanner is rated higher. Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while Scanner App averages 4.6 from 35K ratings.

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

Tiny Scanner shows ads; Scanner App does not.

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

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

### Which is more popular, Tiny Scanner or Scanner App?

Tiny Scanner currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Scanner App at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*