ScanLens vs TapScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScanLens
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.
- 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
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ScanLens is a document scanner and PDF editor for iPhone and iPad. Scan documents, convert photos to PDF, add signatures and compress files before sharing. • Document scanner. Scan contracts, receipts, invoices, passports, driver's licenses and business cards. ScanLens automatically detects page edges and corrects perspective. • Photos to PDF. Import photos and combine them into one PDF, or add pages to an existing document. • Sign PDFs. Draw your signature on the screen with your finger, save it and reuse it in other documents. Import an existing signature from a photo or scan it from paper. • Custom stamps. Import a personal or company stamp from a photo, or scan it from paper. Save it and reuse it in other documents. • Annotate PDFs. Highlight text, draw freehand and add arrows, lines, circles or rectangles. Choose colors and line widths. • PDF tools. Merge and split PDFs, reorder pages and add text. • Compress PDFs. Reduce file size by adjusting export quality before sharing. • Text recognition (OCR). Extract text from scans, then copy or edit it. Create searchable PDFs. • Clean up scans. Use Magic Eraser to remove small stains and shadows, or a finger or paper clip at the edge of a page. • QR scanner. Scan QR codes in a dedicated camera mode. Export documents as PDF, JPG, PNG or TXT. Password-protect PDFs and back up documents to iCloud. Scanning and importing documents are free and unlimited. The free version gives you access to the first three pages of each document and adds ScanLens branding to exported files. Premium includes signatures and stamps, PDF merging and splitting, advanced editing, Magic Eraser, searchable PDFs and exports without ScanLens branding. It also includes backups to Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive, smart folders and scan workflows. Privacy Policy: https://scanlens.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://scanlens.io/terms EULA: https://scanlens.io/eula
TapScanner
Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Quickly digitize receipts, contracts, and notes into high-quality PDFs. Organize, manage, and securely share your scanned files with ease.
- Smart document scanning with edge detection
- High-quality PDF creation
- Document organization and management
- Export and share PDFs
- AI-powered smart scanning
- Fast and simple interface
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App Description Turn your iPhone into a powerful and easy-to-use document scanner. Quickly scan documents, convert them into high-quality PDF files, and manage your files in one convenient place. Whether you need to scan receipts, contracts, notes, IDs, or important paperwork, this app helps you digitize documents quickly and efficiently. All scanned documents are stored securely on your device, giving you full control over your files and privacy. Key Features Smart Document Scanning Scan documents using your device camera with automatic edge detection for accurate results. High-Quality PDF Creation Convert scanned documents into clear and professional PDF files. Document Organization Easily manage and organize your scanned documents inside the app. Export and Share Share PDF files through Email, AirDrop, Files, or other supported apps. AI Smart Scanning Automatically detect documents and enhance scan quality for better results. Fast and Simple to Use A clean and intuitive interface designed for quick and efficient document scanning. Premium Features Upgrade to premium to unlock additional features: • Unlimited document scanning • AI-powered smart scanning tools • High-quality PDF export • Remove advertisements Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Users can manage subscriptions through their Apple ID account settings. Privacy policy: https://docpeper.blogspot.com/2026/01/privacy-policy.html Terms and conditions : https://docpeper.blogspot.com/2026/01/terms-conditions.html Eula: https://docpeper.blogspot.com/2026/01/eula.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScanLens at 5.0 against TapScanner's 3.0. ScanLens also leads on ads (none vs shown). TapScanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. ScanLens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TapScanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ScanLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScanLens | TapScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BitForge Pte. Ltd. | Hetal Kotadiya |
In-app purchases
ScanLens
- Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$59.99
TapScanner
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year









