# ScanLens vs TapScanner

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanLens | TapScanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanlens-pdf-document-scanner/id6756875763/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id6759731934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitForge Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815121251) | [Hetal Kotadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854819076) |

## 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 |


### TapScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id6759731934)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanLens free?

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

### Is TapScanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScanLens or TapScanner?

ScanLens is rated higher. ScanLens averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TapScanner averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ScanLens or TapScanner have ads?

TapScanner shows ads; ScanLens does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScanLens or TapScanner?

ScanLens ships an update every 3 weeks, and TapScanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScanLens was updated on October 21, 2026 and TapScanner on October 24, 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.*