Comparison

Tiny Scanner vs eScan

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
Currently charting
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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

eScan

Transform your phone into a portable scanner. Easily capture, edit, sign, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPEG, and DOC. Convert images to editable text using OCR technology.

Highlights
  • Scan and edit any document
  • Convert image to text (OCR)
  • Sign documents digitally
  • Share documents easily
  • Save scans in PDF, JPEG, or DOC
Features
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eScan will turn your iPhone into a portable scanner. Scan, edit, sign and share any documents in PDF, JPEG or DOC. A few simple steps and your scan is ready. You can scan anything you need: IDs, business documents, agreements, letters, invoices, order sheets, receipts, paper notes, sketches etc. All scanned documents save on your device and are inaccessible to us or any third-party. The main features of eScan: SCAN & EDIT ANY DOCUMENT. You can edit your scanned docs and save in PDF, JPEG or DOC. CONVERT IMAGE INTO TEXT. We use technology of text recognition (OCR). Extract text from any scanned image or page, edit it, and save. SIGN DOCUMENTS. Easily scan and sign all documents you need. SHARE. Share documents with others via social media, messengers or email attachment. Increase your productivity, use eScan. Information about auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The amount charged will depend on the selected plan. For app support please contact us at: escan@ebash.pw Terms of Services: https://escanpdf.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://escanpdf.com/privacy.html Terms of Subscription: https://escanpdf.com/terms-of-subscription.html

Screenshots

Tiny Scanner4 screens
eScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tiny Scanner at 182K against eScan's 3.8K. Tiny Scanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 eScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 3.8K, 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 80% of eScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, eScan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tiny Scanner versus eScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny ScannereScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (182K ratings) — better4.6 (3.8K ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better79.9% of reviews
Number of ratings182K — better3.8K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#19 — better#102
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinyWork AppseBash Groupe

Customer experience

Tiny Scanner

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

eScan

All ratings3,776 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative18.2%

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

eScan

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for scanning and converting documents
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔒 Issues with canceling subscription
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface

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

eScan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to download or share scanned documents
  • Inconsistent scanning quality
  • Cropping issues with scanned documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to scan and save multiple pages
  • Improved document editing and formatting tools
  • Offline scanning capabilities

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
6 purchases

eScan

Subscriptions5
  • PDF Document Scanner$6.997 Days
  • PDF Document Scanner. PRO$8.997 Days
  • PDF Document Scanner3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Full Access$9.991 Year
  • Full Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access - lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Tiny Scanner free?
Tiny Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eScan free?
eScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Scanner or eScan?
Tiny Scanner is rated higher. Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while eScan averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.
Do Tiny Scanner or eScan have ads?
Both Tiny Scanner and eScan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Scanner or eScan?
Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and eScan monthly. Most recently, Tiny Scanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and eScan on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tiny Scanner or eScan?
Tiny Scanner currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and eScan at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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