Word vs DocScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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/
DocScan
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Asya Scanner - The most powerful scanner app for your iPhone! KEY FEATURES: - High-resolution document and photo scanning - Advanced OCR technology for text recognition in multiple languages - Add images directly from your photo gallery - Easy page reordering and organization - Professional editing: crop, rotate, advanced filters - Digital signature support for documents - Instant high-quality PDF conversion ADVANCED SHARING OPTIONS: - Share as professional PDF documents - Export as high-quality JPG images - Compress images into ZIP files for easy sharing - Share extracted text via OCR technology - Convert OCR to searchable PDF - Export text as TXT files PRIVACY & SECURITY: - Your data is completely safe - we never store any of your documents on our servers - All files and images are saved locally on your device only - We cannot see or access any of your documents - When you delete the app, all your data is permanently removed from your device - Your privacy is our top priority WHY CHOOSE ASYA SCANNER? - Modern and intuitive user interface - Fast document processing - Excellent image quality - All features unlocked - No watermarks - Continuous free updates PERFECT FOR: - Students: scan notes, books, and assignments - Professionals: contracts, invoices, and reports - Personal use: receipts and important documents - Businesses: digital archiving and document management - Travelers: scan passports and tickets SUPPORTED FORMATS: PDF, JPG, PNG, TXT, ZIP Download now and discover professional scanning with complete privacy protection!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DocScan at none against Word's 2. DocScan also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Word's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Word sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DocScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Word ships an update every 2 weeks, DocScan every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Word | DocScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Trevon Williams | Halilibrahim Karabag |
In-app purchases
Word
- Pro Subscription$3.991 Month
- Premier$9.99
DocScan
No in-app purchases









