Comparison

LookScanned vs Clearcan

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

Head to head
About

LookScanned

Features
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Make any photo look like a real scanned document โ€” instantly. LookScanned transforms your phone into a powerful portable document scanner. Snap a photo or pick one from your gallery, and watch it turn into a clean, professional-looking scanned PDF in seconds. SCAN EFFECT THAT LOOKS REAL Our advanced scan filter applies realistic lighting, contrast, and texture adjustments so your documents look like they came straight out of an office scanner โ€” not a phone camera. FAST IMAGE-TO-PDF CONVERSION โ€ข Convert one or multiple images into a single PDF โ€ข Rearrange pages with drag-and-drop before exporting โ€ข Choose from three compression levels to control file size PASSWORD-PROTECTED PDFs Keep sensitive documents safe. Add password encryption to any PDF you create โ€” perfect for contracts, tax forms, medical records, and more. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY USE Whether you're scanning receipts, homework, work documents, handwritten notes, or ID cards, LookScanned gives you professional results without the bulk of an actual scanner. EASY SHARING & FILE MANAGEMENT โ€ข Save PDFs directly to your device โ€ข Share via AirDrop, email, Messages, or any app โ€ข View, manage, and delete saved files from the built-in file manager FREE TO START Create up to 3 PDFs completely free. Love it? Upgrade to LookScanned Pro for unlimited PDF creation and the premium scan effect โ€” with flexible monthly or yearly plans. LOOKSCANNED PRO INCLUDES: โ€ข Unlimited PDF conversions โ€ข Premium realistic scan effect โ€ข Ad-free experience โ€ข Priority support Download LookScanned now and never need a bulky scanner again. Subscription Pricing: โ€ข Monthly: $4.99/month โ€ข Yearly: $44.99/year Subscription Terms: โ€ข Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase โ€ข Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period โ€ข Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period โ€ข Manage or cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.davidwitty.xyz/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.davidwitty.xyz/privacy.html

About

Clearcan

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Clearcan is a simple, fast document scanner built for everyone who's tired of cluttered apps full of ads and subscription walls. Just open, scan, and share. No account needed. KEY FEATURES - Multi-page document scanning powered by Apple VisionKit - Automatic edge detection and perspective correction - Unlimited OCR โ€” text recognition on every page, no limits, no paywall - Search documents by their content, not just their names - Smart automatic naming for new scans - Copy recognized text from any page - Export recognized text as a .txt file - Convert any document to PDF instantly - Export as image โ€” share scans as JPG, or as a ZIP for multi-page documents - Save scans straight to Photos in one tap - Share only the pages you select, in any format - Combine several documents into one - Extract chosen pages into a new document - Flag important documents and filter to find them fast - Reorder pages before exporting - Add or delete individual pages anytime - Grid view for browsing your documents - Local backup โ€” export everything to a single file and restore it anytime - Light and dark mode, matching your system - Share via Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or save to Files - No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions - Works offline โ€” no internet required EVERYTHING ON DEVICE Text recognition, search and naming all run on your iPhone. Your documents are never uploaded and never seen by anyone. Powerful features without your data ever leaving your device. WHO IT'S FOR Students scanning class notes and handouts. Professionals digitizing receipts and contracts. Anyone who needs a quick, reliable scanner that just works. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap the camera button 2. Point at your document and capture 3. Add more pages, reorder, or save 4. Export as PDF, image or text and share anywhere PRIVACY FIRST We don't collect any data. We can't see your documents. Everything stays on your iPhone โ€” exactly where it belongs. When you delete the app, all your data is gone too. No traces left behind on any server. WHY CLEARCAN Most scanner apps are bloated with features you don't need, hidden behind paywalls, or covered in ads. Clearcan does the essentials well โ€” scan, read, organize and save โ€” without ever charging a subscription or showing a single ad. If you just need a clean, powerful scanner that respects your privacy โ€” this is it. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Email us at hortolomei1989@gmail.com โ€” we read every message. Made with care for everyone who values simplicity.

Screenshots

LookScanned4 screens
Clearcan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clearcan at none against LookScanned's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LookScanned sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Clearcan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
LookScanned versus Clearcan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLookScannedClearcan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size53 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid WittyIon Hortolomei

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LookScanned

Subscriptions2
  • LookScanner$4.991 Month
  • LookScanner$44.991 Year
None

Clearcan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LookScanned free?
LookScanned is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clearcan free?
Clearcan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LookScanned or Clearcan have ads?
Neither LookScanned nor Clearcan shows ads.

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