# Zoho Scanner vs Anybox

The clearest difference is rating: Anybox at 4.7 against Zoho Scanner's 4.4. Anybox also leads on ratings volume (525 vs 89). Zoho Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 65%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zoho Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Anybox sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Anybox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anybox has 525 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Zoho Scanner's written reviews are positive against 65% of Anybox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Zoho Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Anybox every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zoho Scanner | Anybox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoho-scanner-scan-pdf-docs/id640904561/reviews) | **[4.7 (525 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anybox-bookmark-and-read-later/id1593408455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 89 | **525** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) | [Anybox LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518223648) |

## What reviewers say

### Zoho Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoho-scanner-scan-pdf-docs/id640904561)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Capture paper documents, receipts, and business cards with high precision. Convert scanned text to editable formats, translate content, and securely share your files.

**Highlights:** Document scanning, OCR text extraction, E-signature integration, Cloud storage sync, Document annotation, Multi-language translation

**Features:** Safari Extension, Siri integration, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Doc Scanner Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Zoho Scanner Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Doc Scanner Basic Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Doc Scanner Standard Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Doc Scanner Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Doc Scanner Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Zoho Scanner Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Doc Scanner Basic Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Doc Scanner Standard Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Doc Scanner Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning and processing
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- ✨ High-quality scans
- 🎯 Accurate edge detection
- 💡 Good OCR capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function not working
- ⚠️ Account creation/login required for import
- ❓ App not working optimally
- 🎛️ Poor editing options
- 🗂️ File management could be more user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Search function not working since July 2026 update
- Account deletion process does not work
- App crashes immediately on launch
- Scanning settings default to zoomed-in camera with no adjustment
- Cloud backup not visible in account

**Requested features**

- Improve search functionality with OCR
- Allow file import without mandatory account creation
- Enhance editing options, add erase tool
- Improve file management to be more user-friendly
- Adjust zoom/scan settings for different document sizes


### Anybox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anybox-bookmark-and-read-later/id1593408455)

Save, organize, and quickly access your links, files, and notes across all your Apple devices. Features include smart lists, nested tags, and system-wide share extensions for seamless saving. Syncs via iCloud with a strong focus on user privacy.

**Highlights:** Cross-device bookmark syncing (iPhone, iPad, Mac), Spotlight search for bookmarks, Categorize with nested tags and folders, Smart Lists for automatic organization, Support for images, files, and notes, System-wide share extensions, iCloud sync with privacy focus

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $14.99 | per year |
| Chips-Sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pizza-Sized Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and useful
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed
- 🔒 Respects user data privacy
- 💡 Powerful features for power users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔍 Tagging system could be improved
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior with reader mode
- Issues with bookmark syncing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually add links
- Improve duplicate detection
- Allow sorting of tags/folders
- Implement private bookmark folders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zoho Scanner free?

Zoho Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Anybox free?

Anybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zoho Scanner or Anybox?

Anybox is rated higher. Zoho Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Anybox averages 4.7 from 525 ratings.

### Do Zoho Scanner or Anybox have ads?

Neither Zoho Scanner nor Anybox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zoho Scanner or Anybox?

Zoho Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Anybox every 5 weeks. Most recently, Zoho Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Anybox on November 3, 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.*