# Lens vs DocScanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DocScanner at 67% against Lens's 17%. DocScanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Lens's advantage is ratings volume (803 vs 47). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. DocScanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

DocScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens has 803 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Lens's written reviews are positive against 67% of DocScanner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens | DocScanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (803 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-pdf-scanner-and-editor/id6748651078/reviews) | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docscanner-pdf-scan/id6760237829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **803** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 226 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Theresa Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826821671) | [Youssef Dhibi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855868676) |

## 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |


### DocScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docscanner-pdf-scan/id6760237829)

Quickly transform documents like receipts, contracts, and notes into professional PDF files. This app prioritizes your privacy by storing all scans locally on your device, offering a streamlined workflow for organizing and sharing your documents.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF, Local storage for privacy, Organize and preview scans, Instant PDF sharing, No account required, Simple user interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens free?

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

### Is DocScanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lens or DocScanner?

DocScanner is rated higher. Lens averages 4.4 out of 5 from 803 ratings, while DocScanner averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do Lens or DocScanner have ads?

Lens shows ads; DocScanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lens or DocScanner?

Lens ships an update every 9 days, and DocScanner every 9 days. Most recently, Lens was updated on November 5, 2026 and DocScanner on November 5, 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.*