Comparison

Paperix vs Scanmint

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

Head to head
About

Paperix

This app offers a free, on-device document scanner with OCR and AI capabilities. It allows for secure scanning, editing, and analysis of documents without subscriptions or cloud storage. Keep your sensitive information private and accessible only on your device.

Highlights
  • One-tap multi-page scanning with auto edge-detect
  • On-device OCR for searchable PDFs
  • AI-powered document analysis and Q&A
  • Sign, fill, and mark up documents
  • Import from Photos and Files
  • Organize with folders and sorting
  • Extract text from images
Features
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Paperix is a fully free document scanner that runs everything — scanning, OCR, and AI — on your iPhone. No subscriptions. No watermarks. No ads. No upsells. No accounts. No cloud. Stop paying a yearly fee just to turn paper into a PDF, and keep your documents on your own device. EVERY FEATURE OF THE PAID APPS — FOR FREE You shouldn't have to pay a recurring fee to turn paper into a PDF. Paperix matches the paid scanners feature-for-feature and charges $0 for any of it: - One-tap multi-page scanning with auto edge-detect and perspective correction - Black & white mode for receipts, faint print, signed contracts - Maximum-punch filter for the cleanest possible output - Reprocess any saved scan — switch Color / B&W / Max Punch later without rescanning - Auto-name scans from the largest text on the first page - Import from Photos or Files (PDFs, images, iCloud Drive, Dropbox) - Save to Paperix from any app's share sheet — send one photo or a whole stack and they land as cropped, scanned documents - Folders, sort, bulk select, swipe-to-share, 30-day Recently Deleted SEARCHABLE PDFs OUT OF THE BOX — NO PREMIUM TIER Every scan runs through on-device text recognition. PDFs are searchable in Paperix, in Preview on your Mac, in Adobe Acrobat, anywhere. Pull down the list to search across every doc and tap a result to jump straight to the highlighted phrase. No "OCR credits". No paywalled search. - Extract Text — Paperix: a share-sheet action that pulls the text out of any image with Copy and Share, without even opening the app — layout preserved, columns aligned SIGN, FILL, AND MARK UP — NO WATERMARK - Pen, Eraser, Undo, Redo, Clear in one toolbar - Real ink colors: true black, red, blue, green, yellow - Type text directly on a page — drag the dashed box anywhere, resize, pick size and alignment - One-tap presets drop today's date or your saved name for forms - Pinch-to-zoom canvas for tight signatures - Draw with finger or Apple Pencil - OCR re-runs on save so signed pages stay searchable ON-DEVICE AI — ON YOUR IPHONE, NEVER ON A SERVER Every word of AI inference runs on your iPhone's Neural Engine using Apple's Foundation Models. Nothing is uploaded. Nothing is logged. Nothing is ever seen by anyone but you. - ANALYZE a document — on-device Summary, Key Points, and per-doc Q&A - ASK PAPERIX — pose a question across every doc on your phone and get a sourced answer with tappable citations back to the exact page - Semantic search by meaning, not just keywords - AI surfaces hide cleanly on iPhones without Apple Intelligence; the rest of the app works the same The cloud scanners ship your private contracts, medical records, and bank statements to someone else's GPU. Paperix runs the same AI on your own phone. Your iPhone makes that possible — and free. SMART ACTIONS FROM A SCAN Paperix looks for contact info, appointment dates, addresses, and links in every scan. One tap adds the contact to Contacts, the appointment to Calendar, the address to Maps, or opens the link in Safari. EXPORT ON YOUR TERMS - Standard PDF for everyday sharing - Password-protected PDF for anything sensitive - AirPrint to any printer on your network - Standard iOS share sheet — Mail, Messages, AirDrop, Files, anywhere PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE Paperix literally has no network code. Not "encrypted in transit" — no transit at all. - No accounts, no sign-up - No cloud sync, no telemetry, no analytics, no SDKs - No ads, no upsells, no "premium tier" - Verifiable with Little Snitch / Lulu. Turn airplane mode on permanently and Paperix works exactly the same. REQUIREMENTS - iPhone running iOS 16 or later - Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone for AI features (iPhone 15 Pro and later); the rest of Paperix works on every iPhone with a camera

About

Scanmint

Transform your phone into a powerful, private document scanner. Quickly capture and convert documents, receipts, and IDs into high-quality PDFs. Enjoy on-device processing, free PDF export, and no advertisements.

Highlights
  • On-device scanning and OCR
  • Free PDF export
  • Auto edge detection
  • Multiple scan modes
  • OCR with searchable PDF
  • Password-protected PDFs
  • App lock with biometrics
Features
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Scanmint turns your phone into a fast, private document scanner. Scan documents, receipts, ID cards, books, and notes, then save a clean, high-quality PDF in seconds. No account, no ads, and your scans never leave your device. FREE PDF EXPORT - NO PAYWALL Most scanner apps make you pay just to export your own scan. Scanmint does not. Saving and sharing PDFs is always free. No export paywall, no surprise wall after you have done the work. PRIVATE AND ON-DEVICE Your documents stay on your phone. OCR and scanning run on-device, so sensitive paperwork, contracts, and IDs never get uploaded to a server. NO ADS, HONEST PRICING A clean, ad-free scanner with transparent pricing, a clear trial, and easy cancel. No banners covering your scans. POWERFUL SCANNING, BUILT IN - Auto edge detection and multi-page capture - Manual crop and perspective correction - Scan modes: document, whiteboard, business card, QR code - Per-page filters: auto, black and white, grayscale, color - Page management: reorder, rotate, delete, add pages - OCR with searchable PDF, copy text, and TXT export - Export to PDF or JPG and share to Files or any app - App lock with Face ID or fingerprint GREAT FOR EVERYDAY DOCUMENTS Scan to PDF for tax receipts, contracts, homework, handwritten notes, whiteboards, business cards, and books. Use OCR to turn any scan into searchable, copyable text. A simple camera scanner and pdf maker for home, school, and work. PRO FEATURES - ID card scan (front and back on one page) - Signature: draw and place your signature on a page - Batch export multiple documents into one PDF - Advanced OCR with multi-language support (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) - Password-protect and encrypt your exported PDF Scanmint is the document scanner that respects your documents and your wallet: free PDF export, no ads, and on-device privacy. Download Scanmint and scan your first document to PDF today. ---------------------- SCANMINT PRO SUBSCRIPTION Scanmint Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly; the monthly plan includes a 3-day free trial) or as a one-time Lifetime Unlock. For subscriptions, payment is charged to your Apple ID and auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://golinski-ventures.pl/scanmint/terms Privacy Policy: https://golinski-ventures.pl/scanmint/privacy

Screenshots

Paperix4 screens
Scanmint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paperix at none against Scanmint's 3. Paperix also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Scanmint's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanmint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Paperix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Paperix against 5.0 for Scanmint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Paperix versus Scanmint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperixScanmint
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhijit BansalGolinski Ventures Sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Paperix

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scanmint

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Paperix

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Scanmint

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is Paperix free?
Paperix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanmint free?
Scanmint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paperix or Scanmint?
Paperix and Scanmint are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Paperix or Scanmint have ads?
Neither Paperix nor Scanmint shows ads.

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