Comparison

Lens Scanner vs PrintScreen.ly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lens Scanner

This app functions as a portable scanner, fax machine, and PDF converter. It allows users to extract text from images, manage documents, and share them securely. Features include wireless printing, global faxing, and cloud storage integration.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and convert to JPG or PDF
  • OCR text recognition and editing
  • Portable document storage and management
  • Wireless printing and global faxing
  • Secure document sharing with encryption
  • Convert tables to Excel
Features
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Lens Scanner is a portable scanner app, fax machine, PDF converter, text extraction tool and document sharing platform, easily scan office documents quickly, easily and with great results. Document, PDF, Picture, Paper Scanner, File Manager, Word & Excel File Editor == MAIN FUNCTIONS == [Scanning] Photo docs, remove background, generate JPG or PDF. Various image processing modes, adjust manual parameters and convert hard copy to soft copy. [Convert Image To Text] OCR recognition, photo docs, word finding via word search! PRO account can read texts and export them into files that can be edited, copied, saved or shared, is a powerful tool for learning and translating foreign languages. [Portable Docs Storage] Access and manage docs via mobile, tablet, computer, etc. Label categorization, manual annotation, add watermark and E-signature, docs encryption. [Wireless Print, Global Fax] Support wireless print and fax to different countries and regions. [Sharing Docs] Super Office assistant, invite friends to view and comment on docs, and share them via email, link, or WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, Messenger etc. == PERFET FOR == - Read and export text and notes on image whole docs into txt file - Image merge feature: Merge certificates, invoices, practice questions into one - Share docs in the form of encrypted links and set link validity time - Upload docs to other cloud like Box, Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneDrive - Support E-signature - ID Scan Mode: Set scanned docs to paper, easy to copy data; - Private folder: Save local docs and add password; - Create PDF password: Open PDF sharing and add password, share secret files more secure! - Remove ads & watermark: Remove ads across platforms and watermark docs - Anti plagiarism: Add watermark to prevent abuse, illegal plagiarism, etc. - Convert table to Excel: The captured table can be converted into a file. ----Suggestion for Use---- So that the scan results are clear, please: - Make sure there is enough light, don't vibrate - Try to take full picture of one camera screen If you like Lens Scanner or have any suggestions, please leave a comment or send an e-mail to camerascanner.official@gmail.com, so we can improve the product! Our standard Subscription Plans is: * 1-Week Subscription Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a pro subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose.Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase or by contacting Customer Support. Privacy Policy: https://d1e0dtlz2jooy2.cloudfront.net/inter-web/scanner/privacy.html Terms of Services: https://inter.youdao.com/cloudfront/inter-web/scanner/terms.html

About

PrintScreen.ly

Features
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Your captures, on every device you own. PrintScreen.ly keeps your screenshots and recordings in one place across your Mac, your PC, and your phone. Capture on the desktop, then open this app to browse, organize, mark up, and share everything from your iPhone or iPad — already synced and ready. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse your full capture library, synced from your computers • Open any screenshot or recording and view it full-screen • Mark up screenshots with arrows, boxes, highlights, and text • Pull text out of a screenshot and copy it with one tap • Record your iPhone or iPad screen and keep the recording in your library • Create a shareable link and send a capture to anyone • Keep a shared clipboard moving between your phone and desktop • Organize, rename, and clean up captures on the go GOOD MOMENTS • Grab a screenshot off your desk while you're away and send it from your phone • Annotate a bug report on the couch and share the link in a message • Copy a phone number or address straight out of a screenshot • Show a client a recent capture without opening a laptop • Tidy up your library while you wait in line EVERYTHING STAYS IN SYNC Sign in once and your library follows you. A capture taken on your Mac or PC shows up here, and anything you mark up or share stays consistent everywhere. The web dashboard shows the same library in any browser. MARKUP THAT TRAVELS Add arrows, boxes, highlights, and text on top of any screenshot, right on your phone. Your edits save back to the library so the marked-up version is what you share. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your library is tied to your account and only you can see it. Shareable links are created on purpose, one capture at a time — nothing is public unless you choose to share it. PRINTSCREEN.LY PRO Pro unlocks the full app — your synced library, markup, text capture, sharing, and cross-device clipboard. Signing in is free; using the app requires Pro. Start with a 7-day free trial, then subscribe monthly, go annual to save, or pick up Lifetime as a one-time purchase. One sign-in unlocks PrintScreen.ly on your Mac, your PC, and your phone, plus the web dashboard. SIGN IN Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. The same sign-in works on the PrintScreen.ly app you install on your computers. SUPPORT Questions, bug reports, and feature requests: support@bravely.dev Privacy: https://bravely.dev/privacy/printscreenly Terms: https://bravely.dev/terms

Screenshots

Lens Scanner4 screens
PrintScreen.ly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PrintScreen.ly at none against Lens Scanner's shown. PrintScreen.ly also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Lens Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Lens Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PrintScreen.ly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lens Scanner ships an update every 2 months, PrintScreen.ly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lens Scanner versus PrintScreen.ly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLens ScannerPrintScreen.ly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (34 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoudao (Hong Kong) LimitedBravely Studios

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Lens Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • iScanner Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • iScanner Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • iScanner Pro$5.997 Days
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  • iScanner Pro3 Days trial2 variants$5.997 Days
  • iScanner Pro$19.991 Year
  • iScanner Pro$24.991 Year
  • iScanner Pro2 variants$49.991 Year
  • iScanner Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
7 purchases

PrintScreen.ly

Subscriptions6
  • PrintScreen.ly Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • PrintScreen.ly Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PrintScreen.ly Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Bravely Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • Bravely Premium (Annual)1 Month trial$95.991 Year
  • Bravely Premium (Annual)$95.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bravely Premium (Lifetime)$399.99

Questions

Is Lens Scanner free?
Lens Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrintScreen.ly free?
PrintScreen.ly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lens Scanner or PrintScreen.ly have ads?
Lens Scanner shows ads; PrintScreen.ly does not.
Which is updated more often, Lens Scanner or PrintScreen.ly?
Lens Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and PrintScreen.ly fortnightly. Most recently, Lens Scanner was updated on October 24, 2026 and PrintScreen.ly on October 31, 2026.

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