# Epson DocumentScan vs Guardian Vision

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guardian Vision at 50% against Epson DocumentScan's 11%. Guardian Vision also leads on rating (2.3 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Epson DocumentScan's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Guardian Vision holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson DocumentScan has 122 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Epson DocumentScan's written reviews are positive against 50% of Guardian Vision's.

Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, Guardian Vision every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epson DocumentScan | Guardian Vision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epson-documentscan/id796829552/reviews) | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardian-vision/id1292271953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seiko Epson Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/326876195) | [Seventh Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/432154084) |

## What reviewers say

### Epson DocumentScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epson-documentscan/id796829552)

Scan documents directly from your Epson scanner to your Apple device. Preview, edit, and organize scanned pages before sending them via email, to other apps, or to popular cloud storage services.  Transfer files to your PC using iTunes.

**Highlights:** Direct scanning to iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Edit scanned pages (rotation, re-ordering), Send files via email, Integrate with cloud services (Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, OneDrive), Send data to PC via iTunes, Autosize and auto image type recognition

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Basic scanning functionality works
- 📱 WiFi connectivity available for mobile scanning
- 📄 Saves documents as PDF format
- ⚡ Quick setup process for compatible scanners
- 🎨 Works well with art canvas scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent WiFi connectivity issues
- ❌ Poor iOS/iPhone compatibility
- 🔌 Requires cellular data to be disabled on iOS devices
- 📤 Difficult file export and sharing functionality
- ⚙️ Missing advanced features compared to desktop app

**Reported bugs**

- App cannot find scanner even when connected to same network
- WiFi direct mode fails to establish connection
- App freezes on scanner search screen
- Crashes when attempting to save photos to camera roll
- Crashes when pressing 'scan more' during batch operations

**Requested features**

- Direct save to Files app and cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
- OCR support for searchable PDFs
- Bulk export of multiple files at once
- Higher DPI scanning options (600 DPI or higher)
- Automatic double-sided page detection


### Guardian Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardian-vision/id1292271953)

Access your security system 24/7 with this mobile monitoring app. View live camera feeds, control PTZ cameras, manage automation devices, and receive event alerts. It offers remote management of your security infrastructure.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera viewing, Multi-camera display, PTZ camera control, Automation device management, Save image snapshots, User access control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epson DocumentScan free?

Epson DocumentScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Guardian Vision free?

Guardian Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Epson DocumentScan or Guardian Vision?

Guardian Vision is rated higher. Epson DocumentScan averages 1.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Guardian Vision averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Epson DocumentScan or Guardian Vision have ads?

Neither Epson DocumentScan nor Guardian Vision shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Epson DocumentScan or Guardian Vision?

Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, and Guardian Vision every 3 weeks. Most recently, Epson DocumentScan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Guardian Vision 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.*