Comparison

Scan vs Document Reader

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

Head to head
About

Scan

Features
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With this app you can photograph documents to automatically convert them into PDF and add information such as name, surname, e-mail address, identification code (useful for automatically categorizing the PDF file) and shooting coordinates. Example of use: photograph documents to save or share, photograph receipts for expense reimbursements (with location identification for better categorization and faster chargeback)

About

Document Reader

Scan, convert, and edit documents into high-quality PDFs. This app offers features like ID scanning, math problem solving, and AR measurement. Securely share or store your digitized files, with offline functionality and premium ad-free options.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Scan to PDF
  • ID / Passport Scan
  • Math Camera solver
  • AR Measure tool
  • Image to PDF conversion
  • Offline and private scanning
  • Document editing and annotation
Features
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With Office Documents Reader, you can scan paper documents, receipts, ID cards, homework and pages, convert them into high-quality PDFs, annotate, merge, sign and securely share or store them. Everything works offline, ad-free for premium users. Key Features: Unlimited Scan to PDF — capture multiple pages, batch scan, export high-resolution PDFs. ID / Passport Scan — front and back capture, auto-crop and align. Math Camera — snap a photo of a formula or problem and get a step-by-step solution. AR Measure — measure length, area and objects in real world using your camera. Image → PDF — convert images or photos into editable multi-page PDFs, no watermark. Offline & Private — scans stay on your device; remove ads and unlock full tools with Premium. Document editing: crop, rotate, reorder pages, annotate, add text, draw, highlight. Cloud and local file management: import from Files, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, scan and index documents. Fine-tune your scan: auto-edge detection, perspective correction, color filters (grayscale, color, black & white). Export & share: save to PDF, image (PNG, JPG), print, email or share to other apps. Security & privacy: password-protect PDFs, Face ID/Touch ID folder lock, offline mode. Whether you’re a student scanning homework, a professional digitizing receipts, or simply organizing your documents at home, Office Documents Reader lets you do it all with simplicity and power. Try the free version now (with standard features). Unlock Premium for unlimited scans, no ads, full access to advanced features and tools. Premium Benefits: Unlimited OCR, batch export, ID card scan, AR Measure, math solver, no watermark, fully offline, priority support. Upgrade today and embrace a paper-free lifestyle. Scan. Convert. Edit. Share. Efficiently. Subscription Information: - Weekly Subscription - $8.99 - Monthly Subscription - $19.99 - Yearly Subscription - $49.99 Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://berngeinsltd.com/privacy.html Terms of use: https://berngeinsltd.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Scan3 screens
Document Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan at none against Document Reader's 3. Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Document Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Scan versus Document Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanDocument Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarco ManentiBerngeins Limited

In-app purchases

None

Scan

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Document Reader

Subscriptions3
  • PDF Scanner Weekly$8.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner Monthly$19.991 Month
  • PDF Scanner Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Document Reader free?
Document Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan or Document Reader have ads?
Document Reader shows ads; Scan does not.

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