Word vs Open Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word
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The Word-A-Live (WAL) app allows users to take photos of words and convert them into audio recordings, extract the text in photographs, and receives all premium updates. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Open Scan
Easily digitize documents, receipts, and notes into high-quality PDF files. Share your scanned documents instantly via email, messaging apps, or cloud storage. This app offers a simple yet flexible solution for all your document scanning needs.
- Quick document scanning
- Convert scans to PDF
- Instant sharing of PDFs
- Seamless document management
- Digitize receipts and notes
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Digitize Your Documents with Open Scan! Open Scan is your ultimate tool for scanning documents, converting them to PDF, and sharing them effortlessly. Whether you’re at work, school, or on the go, Open Scan makes it easy to digitize your world. Features: Quick Scanning: Easily snap and scan documents, receipts, notes, or anything else. Convert to PDF: Automatically convert your scans into high-quality PDF files. Share Instantly: Send your PDFs via email, messaging apps, or save them to the cloud. Comprehensive Tools: Everything you need in one app for seamless document management. Why Choose Open Scan? Open Scan combines speed, simplicity, and flexibility in one easy-to-use app. Whether you need to scan a single page or an entire document, Open Scan has you covered. Download Open Scan Today! Simplify your life with fast, effective, and reliable scanning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Scan at none against Word's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Word sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Open Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Word ships an update every 2 weeks, Open Scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word | Open Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (72 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 72 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trevon Williams | Musa Tenekeci |
In-app purchases
Word
- Pro Subscription$3.991 Month
- Premier$9.99
Open Scan
No in-app purchases
