Comparison

Tiny Scanner vs Scanner

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
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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

Scanner

Transform your phone into a powerful document scanner. Easily capture, enhance, and organize documents, receipts, and IDs into high-quality PDFs. Extract text with OCR and add signatures for seamless digital workflows.

Highlights
  • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction
  • Batch scanning for multi-page documents
  • OCR text extraction and copying
  • Digital signature and annotation tools
  • ID card and passport scanning mode
  • Export as PDF or JPG
  • Private, on-device processing
Features
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Scanner turns your iPhone into a powerful pocket document scanner. Scan contracts, receipts, letters, notes, books and ID cards with your camera and turn them into crisp, high-quality PDFs. No account, no cloud, no setup — everything stays on your phone. SCAN TO PDF IN SECONDS - Automatic edge detection and perspective correction: point your camera and the page is found, cropped and straightened for you - Batch mode: scan multi-page documents in one continuous pass - Automatic enhancement makes text sharp and easy to read MAKE EVERY PAGE PERFECT - 4 filters: Original, Color, Grayscale and Black & White document mode - Rotate, reorder and delete pages any time - Rename documents and keep them organized in folders EXTRACT TEXT WITH OCR - Recognize the text in any scan in seconds - Copy the result or share it as plain text - Works with documents in many languages SIGN & ANNOTATE - Draw your signature once and insert it into any document - Add annotations and markup to your pages - Perfect for contracts, forms and approvals ID CARD & PASSPORT MODE - Scan the front and back of a card - Both sides are placed neatly on a single page, ready to print PRINT, SHARE & EXPORT - Print to any AirPrint printer - Export as PDF or JPG and share through Mail, Messages or any other app - Merge several documents into a single PDF PRIVATE BY DESIGN - All scans are processed and stored on your device only - Nothing is uploaded and no account is required - Protect the app with Face ID or Touch ID FREE TO TRY Your first scan is free. Scanner Premium unlocks unlimited scanning, OCR text extraction, signatures & annotations, ID card mode and app lock with weekly and yearly plans. The weekly plan (USD 7.99/week) offers a 3-day free trial for eligible users; the yearly plan (USD 29.99/year) has no free trial. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase and vary by region. Viewing, printing and sharing documents you have already scanned remains free. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Subscription terms: Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://spacenodehq.com/scanner/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://spacenodehq.com/scanner/privacy.html

Screenshots

Tiny Scanner4 screens
Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scanner at none against Tiny Scanner's shown. Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Tiny Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (184K vs 4) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny Scanner against 4.8 for Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Scanner has 184K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tiny Scanner versus Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny ScannerScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (184K ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings184K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinyWork AppsSpace Node Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Tiny Scanner

All ratings181,864 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews4,652 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative7.3%

Scanner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tiny Scanner

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Reward Plan - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Monthly3 Days trial$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 trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Reward Plan - Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Plan - Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Tiny Scanner Plus$4.99
2 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Tiny Scanner free?
Tiny Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Scanner or Scanner?
Tiny Scanner is rated higher. Tiny Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while Scanner averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Tiny Scanner or Scanner have ads?
Tiny Scanner shows ads; Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Scanner or Scanner?
Tiny Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanner every 3 days. Most recently, Tiny Scanner was updated on November 14, 2026 and Scanner on November 13, 2026.

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