# ScanWritr vs Documents Reader+files browser

The clearest difference is rating: ScanWritr at 4.3 against Documents Reader+files browser's 3.1. ScanWritr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 46%). Documents Reader+files browser's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanWritr sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Documents Reader+files browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanWritr holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of ScanWritr's written reviews are positive against 46% of Documents Reader+files browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanWritr | Documents Reader+files browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanwritr/id641480804/reviews)** | [3.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vanaia LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/641480807) | [Attribute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413734661) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanWritr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanwritr/id641480804)

This app transforms your device into a powerful scanner, editor, and converter. Easily scan, organize, edit, and share documents, with options to fax, email, and sync across devices. It supports a wide range of formats for both import and export.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Convert various document formats, Organize and store documents, Edit, fill, and sign documents, Improve document quality, Print, fax, and email documents, Sync across devices and cloud storage

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Fax Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| Connectivity Pack S | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to full version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fax Package S | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fax Package M | $8.99 | one-time |
| Fax Package L | $17.99 | one-time |
| Fax Package XL | $44.99 | one-time |
| Fax Package XXL | $89.99 | one-time |


### Documents Reader+files browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-reader-plus-files-browser/id1074662118)

This app allows you to download, manage, and edit various document and image file types directly on your iPhone or iPad. It includes a web browser for downloading, a file manager for organization, and advanced editors for PDFs, images, and office documents. Files can be easily shared across multiple cloud services and devices.

**Highlights:** Download DOC, PDF, XLS, TXT, IMG files, Manage files: rename, move, Zip/UnZip, Advanced PDF editor, Advanced Image editor, Edit office files (DOC, XLS, TXT), Share via WiFi, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documents Reader Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanWritr free?

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

### Is Documents Reader+files browser free?

Documents Reader+files browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScanWritr or Documents Reader+files browser?

ScanWritr is rated higher. ScanWritr averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Documents Reader+files browser averages 3.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do ScanWritr or Documents Reader+files browser have ads?

Documents Reader+files browser shows ads; ScanWritr does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScanWritr or Documents Reader+files browser?

ScanWritr ships an update every 4 months, and Documents Reader+files browser every 4 months. Most recently, ScanWritr was updated on October 6, 2026 and Documents Reader+files browser on October 7, 2026.

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