Comparison

Document Scanner vs PaperFlow

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

PaperFlow

Features
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Scan documents, create PDFs, edit pages, extract text, sign documents, and manage your files — all without a monthly subscription. PaperFlow turns your iPhone into a fast, private document scanner and complete PDF toolkit. Everything runs on your device — no account, no cloud upload, no ads. SCAN • Scan any document, receipt, or whiteboard with your camera • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Multi-page scanning in one session • Filters for crisp, print-ready results PDF TOOLS • Turn scans or photos into PDF instantly • Merge multiple PDFs into one • Split a PDF into separate files • Extract or reorder pages • Compress large PDFs without losing readability • Convert PDF pages back to images TEXT RECOGNITION (OCR) • Make any scan searchable and selectable • Copy text straight out of a scanned page • Works entirely on-device, in multiple languages SIGN & ANNOTATE • Add your signature to any PDF • Highlight, draw, add text notes and stamps • Add watermarks to protect your documents PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents never leave your iPhone. PaperFlow has no servers, no accounts, and doesn't read or transmit the content of your files. PRO — ONE PURCHASE, YOURS FOR LIFE Unlock OCR, merge, split, compression, signatures, watermarks, and unlimited documents with a single one-time purchase. No subscription, ever. Free includes: scanning, basic editing, image-to-PDF, and sharing — genuinely usable from day one. Questions or feedback? Reach us any time — see Support in this listing.

Screenshots

Document Scanner4 screens
PaperFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

Document Scanner and PaperFlow are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Document Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PaperFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Document Scanner versus PaperFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument ScannerPaperFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEssex SoftwareOmer Faruk Durgut

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Document Scanner

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

PaperFlow

One-time1
  • PaperFlow Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaperFlow free?
PaperFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Document Scanner or PaperFlow have ads?
Neither Document Scanner nor PaperFlow shows ads.

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