Document Scanner vs Scanova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Document Scanner
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.
- 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
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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.
Scanova
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Scanova is a powerful and easy-to-use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) app that turns images into editable text with high accuracy. Designed for productivity, Scanovasupports 200+ languages, making it ideal for students, professionals, and multilingual users. Smart Text Scanning • Extract text from images with advanced OCR technology • Supports 200+ global languages • Accurate results even for complex layouts Multi-Image Scanning • Scan multiple images in one session • Text is extracted image by image, maintaining the correct order • Perfect for documents, books, notes, and receipts PDF & Word Export • Automatically generate PDF and Word files • Output format: • Image 1 → Scanned text • Image 2 → Scanned text • And so on… • Ideal for archiving, sharing, and editing Fast & User-Friendly • Clean and simple interface • Quick scanning and processing • Works fully on your device Awesome Features • Text translation into multiple languages • Enhanced formatting options • More export and sharing features Whether you need to digitize documents, scan notes, or create professional PDFs from images, Scanovais your reliable OCR companion. Download now and turn your images into searchable, editable documents in seconds. Terms of use: https://ae.pakdata.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://ae.pakdata.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Document Scanner at none against Scanova's shown. Scanova's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Document Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Scanova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Document Scanner | Scanova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Essex Software | Pakdata L.L.C-FZ |
In-app purchases
Document Scanner
- Scaniva — Full Version (Offer)$7.99
- Scaniva — Full Version$12.99
Scanova
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month









