# Lens vs Document Scanner

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens | Document Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (799 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-pdf-scanner-and-editor/id6748651078/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scaniva/id6753073805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **799** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 226 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Theresa Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826821671) | [Essex Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842346367) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-pdf-scanner-and-editor/id6748651078)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.59 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-NoTrial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Document Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-scanner-scaniva/id6753073805)

This app allows you to scan documents, receipts, and IDs into PDF or JPG formats. It offers OCR in 14 languages, batch processing, and secure offline functionality. A one-time purchase unlocks all features permanently, with no subscriptions or ads.

**Highlights:** One-time purchase, no subscriptions, OCR in 14 languages, 5 scan modes (Documents, Business Cards, ID, Receipts, QR), PDF compression and merging, Export to PDF, JPG, TXT, Batch operations, Sign, protect, and watermark documents

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scaniva — Full Version (Offer) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Scaniva — Full Version | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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