# Scan Things vs File Doctor

Scan Things and File Doctor both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of File Doctor's written reviews are positive against 38% of Scan Things's. File Doctor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. File Doctor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Scan Things against 4.0 for File Doctor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Scan Things's written reviews are positive against 75% of File Doctor's.

Scan Things ships an update every 6 weeks, File Doctor fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Things | File Doctor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-things/id6742055495/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-doctor/id6753642192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 222 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Operates Spaceships LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587485668) | [BRINDER SINGH](https://appshunter.io/developer/998362921) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-things/id6742055495)

Extract objects, people, pets, and artwork from images, URLs, or PDFs. Capture books and documents with searchable, selectable text embedded in PDFs. All processing is done on-device for maximum privacy.

**Highlights:** Extract objects from images, Extract text from images and PDFs, Save as searchable PDF, On-device processing, No account required, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans | $6.99 | one-time |


### File Doctor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-doctor/id6753642192)

This app acts as a comprehensive file manager, document scanner, and converter for your mobile device. It allows you to view, clean, and convert various file types locally and privately, without needing cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Open multiple document types, Scan to PDF with edge detection, Convert files between formats, Merge, split, and compress PDFs, Create and extract ZIP archives, Built-in media player, Compress media and remove duplicates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Things free?

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

### Is File Doctor free?

File Doctor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scan Things or File Doctor?

File Doctor is rated higher. Scan Things averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while File Doctor averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Scan Things or File Doctor have ads?

Neither Scan Things nor File Doctor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Things or File Doctor?

Scan Things ships an update every 6 weeks, and File Doctor fortnightly. Most recently, Scan Things was updated on October 24, 2026 and File Doctor on October 24, 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.*