Comparison

Tiny Scanner vs DocScan

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

DocScan

Transform your device into a powerful PDF scanner and QR code reader. Digitize documents, extract text, sign, edit, and organize files with AI-enhanced precision. Ideal for professionals, students, and personal organization.

Highlights
  • Digitize documents into PDF/JPG
  • Multi-page document scanning
  • Digital signature creation and application
  • Document editing and markup tools
  • OCR text extraction
  • QR code scanning
  • AI-enhanced scanning and border detection
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Simplify scanning with DocScan: The effortless way to turn your iPhone into a feature-rich PDF scanner and QR code reader! DocScan is your pocket-sized powerhouse for scanning and editing documents, extracting texts, converting scans to PDFs, and deciphering QR codes with ease and precision. With DocScan, managing paperwork is a breeze, whether you're a professional on the move, a student juggling assignments, or simply organizing personal documents. FEATURE-PACKED PDF SCANNER - Quickly digitize documents: Scan receipts, notes, invoices, business cards, and more. Effortlessly export them as high-quality PDF or JPG files. - Multi-Page PDFs: Assemble multi-page documents with ease. Perfect for reports, presentations, and lengthy contracts. - Signing: Sign any scanned document with your signature. Create and save custom signatures for easy use later. - Edit documents easily: markup, highlight, blur, add formatted text, rotate, crop, grayscale, and remove pages. - OCR (optical character recognition): Extract a part of a scanned text and paste it where you need it. - Import smartly: Automatically detect and import document photos, handwritten notes, and receipts from your photo library into dedicated folders. Simply select a category, and DocScan will sort and sync everything for you. - Organize files in folders: Streamline your workflow by grouping your business, study, personal, and other documents in dedicated folders. YOUR GO-TO QR CODE READER: Need to scan a QR code? DocScan handles that seamlessly, making it your all-in-one scanning solution. SIGN AND SEND DocScan allows you to scan any paper document and add your signature for easy sending as a PDF. SAFE AND SECURE With DocScan, your documents remain confidential. Keep your sensitive PDFs protected from prying eyes. AI-ENHANCED SCANNING Advanced AI technology automatically detects borders, enhances sharpness, and corrects perspective—ensuring your scans are clear and readable. PDF SCANNER FOR EVERY NEED Whether it's a single receipt or a stack of pages, DocScan caters to all scanning scenarios. It's the document scanner that adapts to you. USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE Enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface that makes scanning documents as simple as snapping a photo. WHY CHOOSE DOCSCAN? - Fast and reliable PDF scanning - Signing and signature management - Powerful editing tools - Automatic AI importing - Optical character recognition - Advanced AI for perfect scans - QR code reader integrated - Secure document management Experience the next level of scanning with PRO features: - Scan and share unlimited PDFs - Sign any document in seconds - Scan and save multiple page documents - Extract text with OCR - Go ad-free for a cleaner interface Languages supported by OCR: English (United States), French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Cantonese (Simplified), Cantonese (Traditional), Korean, Japanese, Russian, Ukrainian, Thai, Vietnamese. When you confirm your purchase, your App Store account will be charged for the subscription cost. Remember, your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew or cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Jumping into a premium subscription from a free trial? Any unused portion of your trial will be forfeited. Renewal costs will be based on your chosen Subscription Plan. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal by heading to your Account Settings after purchase. Need assistance? Our Customer Support is here to help. Download DocScan today and step into a world where document scanning is as fast, easy, and reliable as you need it to be. Your on-the-go office awaits in the palm of your hand! Disclaimer: Contains AI-generated content & synthetic performers by Tightrope Interactive, Inc. Privacy Policy: https://docscan.live/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://docscan.live/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Tiny Scanner4 screens
DocScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tiny Scanner and DocScan both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Tiny Scanner's written reviews are positive against 42% of DocScan's. Tiny Scanner also leads on ratings volume (184K vs 1.7K) and chart position (#19 vs #199). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 DocScan sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 184K ratings behind it against 1.7K, 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 42% of DocScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, DocScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Tiny Scanner versus DocScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny ScannerDocScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (184K ratings) — better4.7 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings184K — better1.7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#19 — better#199
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTinyWork AppsTightrope Interactive, Inc.

Customer experience

Tiny Scanner

All ratings181,864 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews4,582 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative7.4%

DocScan

All ratings1,653 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.9%

User reviews

Tiny Scanner

From 184K 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

DocScan

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Excellence
  • 🙌 Helpful
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 💜 Appreciated

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive
  • 🔒 Forced subscription
  • 🚫 Didn't want
  • ⚠️ Billing issues

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

DocScan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription cancellation issues
  • Redirected to wrong app

Requested features

1 request
  • Make it free

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
Show 8 more
  • 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
9 purchases

DocScan

Subscriptions9
  • Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro$29.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro2 variants$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Tiny Scanner free?
Tiny Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocScan free?
DocScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Scanner or DocScan?
Tiny Scanner is rated higher. Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while DocScan averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Tiny Scanner or DocScan have ads?
Both Tiny Scanner and DocScan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Scanner or DocScan?
Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and DocScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and DocScan on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tiny Scanner or DocScan?
Tiny Scanner currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and DocScan at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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