Comparison

Tiny Scanner vs Scannerkit

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

Scannerkit

Effortlessly digitize physical documents into organized digital files. This app uses AI for automatic capture, enhancement, and organization, transforming papers into professional PDFs ready for signing and sharing.

Highlights
  • Intelligent auto-capture
  • Automatic document enhancement
  • Unlimited multi-page scanning
  • Instant signing and sharing
  • Import photos from camera roll
  • Preset crop options
Features
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Introducing the smartest, most effortless way to scan and digitize documents on iPhone. ScannerKit is the document and PDF scanner that transforms physical papers into perfectly organized digital files - so you can focus on your work while our AI handles the perfect capture, enhancement, and organization of every document. Whether you're capturing multi-page contracts or quickly digitizing receipts, ScannerKit's intelligent scanning technology handles the hard work. Just point your camera and watch as it automatically detects edges, corrects perspective, and enhances readability. Every scan becomes a crisp, professional PDF ready to store, sign, or share. SCANNERKIT'S DOCUMENT & PDF SCANNER FEATURES INTELLIGENT AUTO-CAPTURE Point and scan. Our AI detects document edges and captures the perfect shot automatically - no tapping or adjusting needed. MAGICALLY SCAN-HANCE™ EVERY DOCUMENT One tap transforms your scans with advanced enhancement filters, perfecting brightness, contrast, and text clarity instantly. UNLIMITED MULTI-PAGE SCANNING Capture documents of any length. Combine pages, reorder them, and create organized PDF files with perfect consistency. SIGN AND SHARE INSTANTLY Add signatures to any document right on your phone. Share professional PDFs without ever needing a printer. ADD ANYTHING FROM YOUR CAMERA ROLL Turn photos into high-quality scans by importing directly from your camera roll. Whether it’s a receipt or whiteboard, enhance, edit, and share with precision—keeping your content organized in one place. NO CROPPING NECESSARY Easily frame your scans with preset crop options. Perfectly align anything–forms, notes, business cards, and images–in seconds for a professional finish every time. Every feature in ScannerKit is designed to save you time and deliver perfect results. Stop dealing with poor quality scans, complicated apps, and disorganized files. Join the professionals who trust ScannerKit to handle their document scanning needs with unmatched speed and precision. SCAN SMARTER, NOT HARDER  • Scan anything, anywhere. From receipts to contracts, whiteboards to books—capture it all in perfect clarity. • Professional-quality results. Every scan is automatically enhanced for crisp, clear, ready-to-use documents. • Smart organization. Intelligent filing and auto-detection make your scans instantly useful. • Seamless integration. Share your scans directly with Google Drive, Dropbox, and other platforms you use daily. • Multi-page mastery. Handle multi-page documents with ease—perfect for contracts, reports, and lengthy paperwork. • Import existing photos. Transform any photo from your camera roll into a high-quality scan with powerful enhancement tools. ScannerKit is free to download. A subscription is required to use the service, but you can try it out completely free. Once the trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew and you'll be billed. You can cancel your subscription at any time by contacting Apple Support. Terms of Service: https://scannerkit.com/terms Privacy Policy:    https://scannerkit.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tiny Scanner4 screens
Scannerkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tiny Scanner at 182K against Scannerkit's 155. Tiny Scanner also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Scannerkit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 182K ratings behind it against 155, 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 67% of Scannerkit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tiny Scanner versus Scannerkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny ScannerScannerkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (182K ratings) — better4.5 (155 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings182K — better155
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinyWork AppsSmarter Apps

Customer experience

Tiny Scanner

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

Scannerkit

All ratings155 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

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

Scannerkit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
10 purchases

Scannerkit

Subscriptions10
  • ScannerKit Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • ScannerKit Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ScannerKit Premium - Weekly$6.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • ScannerKit Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium - Yearly LTO1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription - Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly LTO1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Tiny Scanner free?
Tiny Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scannerkit free?
Scannerkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Scanner or Scannerkit?
Tiny Scanner is rated higher. Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while Scannerkit averages 4.5 from 155 ratings.
Do Tiny Scanner or Scannerkit have ads?
Both Tiny Scanner and Scannerkit show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Scanner or Scannerkit?
Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scannerkit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Scanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scannerkit on September 23, 2026.

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