Comparison

Scanner App vs TinyPOS

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

Head to head
About

Scanner App

Easily scan documents, ID cards, and receipts into clear PDFs using your phone's camera. Add signatures, extract text with OCR, and organize your files. Share and export in various formats, all while keeping your data private on your device.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and ID cards to PDF
  • Add digital signatures
  • Extract text with OCR
  • Edit and enhance scans
  • Export in multiple formats (PDF, JPG, TXT)
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Offline scanning
Features
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Your pocket scanner that actually works. Scan any document, sign it, and share a crystal-clear PDF — all in seconds, right from your iPhone camera. No more bulky scanners, no more blurry photos of paperwork. Scanner App gives you professional-quality scans with smart edge detection and automatic enhancement. — WHAT YOU CAN DO — SCAN ANYTHING TO PDF Point your camera at any paper — contracts, receipts, notes, books, whiteboards — and get a perfectly cropped, enhanced PDF instantly. Scan multiple pages into a single document or batch scan an entire folder of paperwork in minutes. SIGN DOCUMENTS INSTANTLY Add your signature to any document with a single tap. Save multiple signatures for different purposes. No need to print, sign, and scan again — just sign directly on your screen and share. POWERFUL OCR TEXT RECOGNITION Extract text from any scanned document or image. Copy, edit, search, and reuse text from paper documents. Supports 50+ languages with high accuracy — even on handwritten notes. SCAN ID CARDS & PASSPORTS A dedicated mode for identity documents. Scan your ID card, passport, driver's license, or business cards with precision cropping and enhanced readability. EDIT & ENHANCE YOUR SCANS Adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness. Apply filters for the perfect document look. Crop, rotate, reorder pages, merge multiple scans, or remove unwanted pages. CONVERT TO ANY FORMAT Export your scans as PDF, JPG, PNG, or TXT. Convert images to PDF, photos to documents, and share in whatever format you need. SHARE & EXPORT EVERYWHERE Send your scans via email, iMessage, WhatsApp, or any app. Upload directly to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Print wirelessly with AirPrint. ORGANIZE YOUR DOCUMENTS Create folders, add tags, and keep your scans neatly organized. Search across all your documents with full-text search powered by OCR. Never lose an important document again. — WHY SCANNER APP? — ◆ Lightning-fast scanning with auto edge detection ◆ Smart image processing for crystal-clear results ◆ Works offline — no internet required to scan ◆ All documents stored locally on YOUR device ◆ No ads in premium — distraction-free scanning ◆ Regular updates with new features — PRIVACY & SECURITY — Your documents stay on your device. We do not access, collect, or share your scanned documents. Your privacy is not negotiable. — SUBSCRIPTION INFO — Scanner App is free to download with basic scanning features. Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited scans, OCR, signatures, and all advanced features. Choose a weekly or yearly plan that works for you. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.getscanner.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.getscanner.app/privacy Questions or feedback? Reach us at scanner@xeplin.ai

About

TinyPOS

This app provides a simple, scan-first point-of-sale system for small businesses. It allows users to quickly add products, process sales with various payment methods, and generate receipts. Designed for offline use, it keeps all data local and requires no account or server setup.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Add products with details
  • Fast checkout with multiple payment options
  • Share and print receipts
  • Offline functionality
  • Sales history and reports
  • Local data storage
Features
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TinyPOS is a simple scan-first POS app for small shops, kiosks, pop-up stores, and solo sellers. Open the app, scan a product, add it to cart, checkout, and share a clean receipt. TinyPOS is designed for small shop owners who want a fast POS without a complicated setup, account, or server. TinyPOS works offline and keeps your shop data on your device. It is built for quick daily selling, simple product management, local sales history, and easy receipts. Key features: • Scan QR codes and barcodes • Add products with name, price, photo, and product code • Quick add products to cart • Fast checkout with Cash, Card, Transfer, and QR Pay • Fixed amount and percent discounts • Share receipts as clean images • Print receipts with Bluetooth ESC/POS thermal printers • Print or share PDF receipts when no printer is connected • View sales history and sale details • Cancel sales and restore stock safely • Track low stock products • See simple reports for sales, best sellers, and payment methods • Save and restore local backups • Choose currency, language, and app appearance • No account required • No server required • Works offline TinyPOS is not a heavy enterprise POS. It is made for small shops that need a clean and practical way to sell faster. Perfect for: • Small shops • Mini stores • Pop-up sellers • Kiosks • Market stalls • Coffee carts • Snack shops • Mobile sellers • Solo sellers Your data stays local unless you choose to share or back it up. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://buddyapp.net/tinypos-privacy

Screenshots

Scanner App4 screens
TinyPOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TinyPOS at none against Scanner App's 3. TinyPOS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Scanner App's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Scanner App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. TinyPOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scanner App against 5.0 for TinyPOS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, TinyPOS weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scanner App versus TinyPOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner AppTinyPOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXeplin Yazilim Hizmetleri Anonim SirketiHoa Bui Duy

Customer experience

Scanner App

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TinyPOS

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scanner App

Subscriptions2
  • Scanner Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium - Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scanner Premium - Lifetime$49.99
None

TinyPOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanner App free?
Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyPOS free?
TinyPOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scanner App or TinyPOS?
TinyPOS is rated higher. Scanner App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TinyPOS averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Scanner App or TinyPOS have ads?
Scanner App shows ads; TinyPOS does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanner App or TinyPOS?
Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, and TinyPOS weekly. Most recently, Scanner App was updated on September 21, 2026 and TinyPOS on September 22, 2026.