Comparison

DocScanner vs Insta forms

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

Head to head
About

DocScanner

Features
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DocScanner is the all-in-one document scanner that works completely offline. No account needed. No subscription. Just scan, sign, and share. SCAN DOCUMENTS Turn your camera into a portable scanner. Auto edge detection captures documents perfectly every time. Save as PDF instantly. SIGN DOCUMENTS Draw or type your signature, then place it anywhere on your PDF. Sign contracts, forms, and agreements right from your phone. No printer needed. OCR TEXT EXTRACTION Extract text from any scanned document using on-device recognition. Copy text, share it, or save it — all processed locally on your device. COMBINE & SPLIT PDFs Merge multiple documents into one PDF. Split a long document into smaller files. Reorder pages with drag and drop. CONVERT & SHARE Export PDF pages as images (JPG/PNG). Bundle multiple documents into a ZIP file. Email documents directly from the app. PRIVACY FIRST Everything happens on your device. No cloud uploads. No account required. No data collection. Your documents stay yours. ONE-TIME PURCHASE No subscription. Pay once, unlock everything forever. Free users get 5 scans per day with basic sharing. PRO FEATURES - Unlimited scanning - OCR text extraction - PDF signing - Combine & split PDFs - ZIP export - Password-protected PDFs - No ads Terms of Use: https://www.cong-le.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.cong-le.com/privacy.html

About

Insta forms

Features
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Insta Forms is the fastest way to build, fill, and share surveys and fillable PDF forms right on your iPhone or iPad. Everything works offline, sharing works through AirDrop or peer-to-peer, and forms exported as PDFs are true interactive AcroForm documents that anyone can fill in Files, Preview, or Adobe Acrobat. Build Any Form • 13 question types: short text, paragraph, number, email, date, time, multiple choice, checkboxes, dropdown, star rating, linear scale, yes/no, and image. • Reorder questions with drag and drop. • Attach images to any question or use image-only reference questions. • Optional "Why did you pick this?" comment box on rating, scale, choice, and yes/no questions. • Mark any question as required with built-in validation before submission. Fill and Collect • Complete surveys directly inside the app using the appropriate control for each question. • Every response is stored locally with SwiftData. • Auto-save drafts so you can continue later. • Edit submitted responses anytime. • View all responses for each form, sorted by newest. Export as PDF Generate two types of PDFs directly on your device: • Flat PDF for printing and sharing. • Fillable AcroForm PDF with interactive text fields, radio buttons, checkboxes, and dropdowns compatible with Files, Preview, and Adobe Acrobat. • Preview and fill PDFs before sharing. • Export completed responses as flat PDFs or editable pre-filled forms. Share Anywhere • Share through AirDrop, Messages, Mail, Files, or any app supported by the iOS Share Sheet. • Send forms directly to nearby devices without an internet connection. • Recipients open encrypted .instaform files and receive the exact same form. • Encrypted files can only be opened with Insta Forms. Start from a Template Includes 17 ready-to-use templates: • Healthcare: Patient Intake, Symptom Check-in, Post-Visit Feedback. • Schools and Colleges: Student Enrollment, Course Evaluation, Field Trip Permission. • Corporate: Employee Onboarding, Performance Review, Manager Feedback. • Real Estate and Home: Home Inspection, Rental Application, Move-In Checklist. • Events: Event Registration, RSVP, Post-Event Feedback. • Business and Services: Customer Feedback, Contact Form, Job Application. • Automotive: Vehicle Inspection, Service Check-In. Choose any template, customize the questions, and start collecting responses. Made for iOS • Built with native SwiftUI and SwiftData. • Supports Light, Dark, and System appearance. • 10 accent color themes. • Animated splash screen and onboarding. • Search and filter forms by keyword, draft status, or response count. • Archive forms and restore them anytime. • Offline indicator with quick access to iOS Settings. Insta Forms is built for professionals who need fast, private, and reliable forms. Perfect for home inspectors, healthcare staff, teachers, HR teams, businesses, and anyone who wants a powerful form builder without subscriptions.

Screenshots

DocScanner4 screens
Insta forms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DocScanner at 18.0 against Insta forms's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
DocScanner versus Insta forms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocScannerInsta forms
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCong LeVijayvir Singh

In-app purchases

None

DocScanner

No in-app purchases

None

Insta forms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DocScanner free?
DocScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Insta forms free?
Insta forms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DocScanner or Insta forms have ads?
Neither DocScanner nor Insta forms shows ads.

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