# Tiny Scanner vs Scannerkit

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Scanner | Scannerkit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753/reviews)** | [4.5 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scannerkit-pdf-and-scanner-app/id6738362220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) | [Smarter Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780382263) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-scanner-pdf-scanner-app/id595563753)

**Currently charting:** #18 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


### Scannerkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scannerkit-pdf-and-scanner-app/id6738362220)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScannerKit Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ScannerKit Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ScannerKit Premium - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ScannerKit Premium - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly LTO | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly LTO | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Scannerkit on September 23, 2026.

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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.*