# Tiny Scanner vs eScan

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Scanner | eScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escan-pdf-scanner-app/id1625307994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 79.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #102 |
| Size | 165 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) | [eBash Groupe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579881273) |

## 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


### eScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escan-pdf-scanner-app/id1625307994)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Document Scanner | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Document Scanner. PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Document Scanner | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access - lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to scan and save multiple pages
- Improved document editing and formatting tools
- Offline scanning capabilities


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026.

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

Tiny Scanner currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and eScan at #102. 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.*