Comparison

Lens vs Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Lens

Effortlessly scan, edit, and organize your documents into high-quality PDFs. Convert physical papers into searchable digital files, add annotations, and manage your documents with ease. Perfect for receipts, forms, and important contracts.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Automatic edge detection
  • OCR text recognition
  • Edit PDFs directly
  • Organize files into folders
  • Merge multiple pages
  • Export as PDF or image
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Our app is a simple yet powerful solution for scanning, editing, and managing your documents in one place. Easily scan receipts, forms, notes, contracts, or ID cards and convert them into clean, high-quality PDF files in seconds. The app automatically detects edges, enhances clarity, and applies OCR (text recognition) to make scanned documents searchable and easy to share. After scanning, you can edit your PDFs directly — add annotations, highlight text, draw, or make quick adjustments without leaving the app. Organize files into folders, merge multiple pages, and export documents as PDFs or images with ease. Subscription Information: Access to all features requires an active subscription. You can manage or cancel it anytime through your device’s subscription settings. Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15I0EwscCl2xMbMuTesRe8ujVTSHfzLm1Y1vzjZRGrTg/edit?usp=sharing

About

Document Scanner

This app allows you to scan documents, business cards, and receipts into PDF or JPG formats. It offers OCR text recognition in multiple languages and advanced PDF tools, with a focus on privacy and a one-time purchase model.

Highlights
  • Scan documents, business cards, receipts, and QR codes
  • OCR text recognition in 15 languages
  • Export to PDF, JPG, and TXT
  • PDF compression and merging
  • Batch processing
  • Offline mode
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions
Features
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THE LAST SCANNER APP YOU'LL EVER BUY Stop paying monthly for basic features. One simple purchase unlocks everything forever. No monthly fees, no hidden costs, no expiration. NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. Pay once. Own forever. While competitors charge monthly subscriptions, Scaniva is a one-time purchase. 100% PRIVATE & SECURE Your documents never leave your device. No cloud uploads required. No account sign-up. No tracking. What you scan stays on YOUR iPhone and iPad. 14 LANGUAGES INCLUDED OCR text recognition in 14 languages: English • Spanish • French • German • Italian • Portuguese • Russian • Ukrainian • Japanese • Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) • Korean • Arabic • Turkish PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • 5 scan modes: Documents, Business Cards, ID Cards, Receipts, QR Codes • PDF tools: Compress (80%) and merge multiple documents • Export formats: PDF, JPG, TXT • Batch operations: Process multiple documents at once • Open in Scaniva from any app · Siri Shortcuts • Offline mode: Works without internet - 100% functional SIGN, PROTECT, WATERMARK • Sign documents: draw your signature once, place it on any page, reuse saved signatures • Password-protect your PDF exports • Watermark exports: CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT or your own text NO WATERMARKS. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. TRY FREE, UPGRADE WHEN READY Free to start: • 10 free scans • 10 OCR pages • 3 merges • All 5 scan modes included • Store up to 10 documents One-Time Purchase: • Unlimited scans, OCR & merges • Unlimited storage • Professional exports (no footer) • PDF compression • Lifetime updates • All future features • No recurring charges WHY CHOOSE SCANIVA? Most scanner apps charge monthly subscriptions. • CamScanner: Subscription model • Adobe Scan: Subscription, requires account, cloud storage • iScanner: Monthly fees • Genius Scan: Paid OCR features Scaniva: One simple payment. Forever. TRUSTED & SECURE • Developed by Essex Software (Charlotte, NC) • 22 years in business • A+ BBB Rating • GDPR Compliant DOWNLOAD FREE TODAY Start with 10 free scans, 10 OCR pages and 3 merges. One purchase unlocks unlimited scans, OCR and merges - forever, no subscription. Your documents. Your device. Your privacy.

Screenshots

Lens4 screens
Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Document Scanner at 100% against Lens's 16%. Document Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Lens's advantage is ratings volume (799 vs 9). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Lens sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.59 per 7 days and Document Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens has 799 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Lens's written reviews are positive against 100% of Document Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lens ships an update every 9 days, Document Scanner weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lens versus Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLensDocument Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (799 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings799 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheresa JacksonEssex Software

Customer experience

Lens

All ratings796 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive15.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative83.0%

Document Scanner

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Lens

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly$3.597 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-NoTrial$6.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial3 variants$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly2 variants$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
2 purchases

Document Scanner

One-time2
  • Scaniva — Full Version (Offer)$7.99
  • Scaniva — Full Version$12.99

Questions

Is Lens free?
Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lens or Document Scanner?
Document Scanner is rated higher. Lens averages 4.4 out of 5 from 799 ratings, while Document Scanner averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Lens or Document Scanner have ads?
Lens shows ads; Document Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Lens or Document Scanner?
Lens ships an update every 9 days, and Document Scanner weekly. Most recently, Lens was updated on October 30, 2026 and Document Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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