# Clear Scan vs App ~ Scanner

The clearest difference is update cadence: App ~ Scanner at every 6 days against Clear Scan's every 3 months. App ~ Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Clear Scan's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clear Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and App ~ Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Clear Scan against 4.8 for App ~ Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clear Scan has 18K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Clear Scan's written reviews are positive against 98% of App ~ Scanner's.

Clear Scan ships an update every 3 months, App ~ Scanner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clear Scan | App ~ Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-scan-doc-scanner-app/id684155862/reviews) | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INDY MOBILE APP COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/681191329) | [Livintis W.L.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300276456) |

## What reviewers say

### Clear Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-scan-doc-scanner-app/id684155862)

Transform your phone into a powerful, free document scanner. Easily capture and digitize documents, receipts, photos, and more with advanced image enhancement and OCR capabilities. Save, print, or share your scanned files effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, receipts, photos, Convert images to text (OCR), Enhance image readability, Save as PDF, Share via cloud services, Organize with folders, No watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearScanner Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ClearScanner Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| ClearScanner Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient scanning
- 🚀 High-quality scans
- 👍 Helpful features
- 👍 Great value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Trouble with emailing or sharing scans

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Trouble connecting to Google account

**Requested features**

- Integration with cloud storage services
- Ability to reverse crop scans
- Handwriting recognition


### App ~ Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-scanner/id1553431979)

Transform your device into a powerful portable scanner. Capture crisp, clear documents in PDF or JPEG format, with options for B&W or color. Sign documents, extract text, and organize your scans effortlessly.

**Highlights:** No watermarks, no ads, Sign documents, Extract text, Realistic scan filters, Export as PDF or JPEG, Auto border detection, Multi-page scanning

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My PDF Scanner | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner++ Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| My Scanner App | $4.99 | per month |
| App PDF Scanner Neat Scanner | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Document Scanner | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner++ Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 📤 Convenient file export options
- 🔒 Secure scanning
- 💡 Helpful cropping and editing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 💰 Concerns about subscription pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble exporting larger documents
- Inconsistent scanning quality

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for larger documents
- Integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clear Scan free?

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

### Is App ~ Scanner free?

App ~ Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clear Scan or App ~ Scanner?

Clear Scan and App ~ Scanner are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18K and 1.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Clear Scan or App ~ Scanner have ads?

Both Clear Scan and App ~ Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clear Scan or App ~ Scanner?

Clear Scan ships an update every 3 months, and App ~ Scanner every 6 days. Most recently, Clear Scan was updated on September 28, 2026 and App ~ Scanner on September 19, 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.*