# ScanLens vs Scan Spark

ScanLens and Scan Spark are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. ScanLens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scan Spark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScanLens against 5.0 for Scan Spark. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanLens | Scan Spark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanlens-pdf-document-scanner/id6756875763/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-spark-pdf-reader-sign/id6759093494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitForge Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815121251) | [Andrii Dzhuryn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859198325) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanlens-pdf-document-scanner/id6756875763)

This app functions as a mobile document scanner and PDF editor. It allows users to scan physical documents, convert images into PDFs, add digital signatures and stamps, and perform various PDF editing tasks. Features include OCR for text extraction, file compression, and secure password protection.

**Highlights:** Document scanning with edge detection, Convert photos to PDF, Digital signatures and custom stamps, PDF annotation and editing tools, Text recognition (OCR), PDF compression and password protection, QR code scanning

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Scan Spark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-spark-pdf-reader-sign/id6759093494)

Transform your device into a comprehensive PDF tool. Easily scan, read, sign, and edit documents for school, work, or personal use. Streamline your paperwork with fast processing and intuitive features.

**Highlights:** Scan to PDF with auto-detect, OCR text recognition, E-signature functionality, PDF editing and markup, Page management (merge, split, reorder), PDF compression and conversion, File organization with folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium_weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| premium_monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| premium_yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanLens free?

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

### Is Scan Spark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScanLens or Scan Spark?

ScanLens and Scan Spark are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ScanLens or Scan Spark have ads?

Neither ScanLens nor Scan Spark shows ads.

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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.*