Tiny Scanner vs Doc Scanner & PDF Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Doc Scanner & PDF Maker
Transform your device into a powerful PDF scanner and document manager. Easily scan, organize, edit, and export professional-quality documents. Optimize layouts, add signatures, and share files seamlessly.
- Scan documents and import images
- Automatic edge detection and correction
- Organize, rename, and group scans
- Create multi-page PDFs
- Advanced PDF layout control
- Add signatures and export files
- Share via email and cloud services
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Scandinavio – Smart PDF Scanner & Document Organizer Turn your iPhone into a powerful PDF scanner and document manager. Scan, organize, edit, and export professional-quality PDFs in seconds. Perfect for receipts, contracts, IDs, notes, invoices, and business documents. Scan to PDF – Fast & Accurate • Scan documents, receipts, IDs, passports, photos • Import images from your gallery • Automatic edge detection & perspective correction • Enhance and clean up scans instantly Organize & Manage • Keep all your documents neatly organized • Rename, reorder, and group scans • Create multi-page PDF files in seconds • Archive and back up your scans Advanced PDF Layout Control (Unique Feature) Unlike typical scanner apps, Scandinavio gives you full layout flexibility: • Place multiple scans on a single page • Choose custom page layouts • Control spacing and positioning • Optimize for printing or digital sharing Perfect for combining receipts, IDs, or small documents into one clean PDF page. Sign & Export Anywhere • Add your signature to documents • Choose export quality and file size • Share via email, messaging apps, or cloud services • Create ZIP backups of your files Whether you're a student, freelancer, or business owner, Scandinavio helps you stay paperless and organized — anytime, anywhere. Download Scandinavio and experience smart mobile document scanning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tiny Scanner at 183K against Doc Scanner & PDF Maker's 2. Tiny Scanner also leads on chart position (#20 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Tiny Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Doc Scanner & PDF Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Doc Scanner & PDF Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 183K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Doc Scanner & PDF Maker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tiny Scanner | Doc Scanner & PDF Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (183K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 183K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #20 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TinyWork Apps | Serhii Steshkin |
Customer experience
Tiny Scanner
Doc Scanner & PDF Maker
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
Doc Scanner & PDF Maker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tiny Scanner
- 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
- Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus$4.99
- Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus$7.99
Doc Scanner & PDF Maker
- Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Lifetime$49.99
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