# Epson DocumentScan vs QuickScan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickScan at 98% against Epson DocumentScan's 12%. QuickScan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Epson DocumentScan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Epson DocumentScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Epson DocumentScan's written reviews are positive against 98% of QuickScan's.

Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, QuickScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epson DocumentScan | QuickScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epson-documentscan/id796829552/reviews) | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seiko Epson Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/326876195) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## 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


### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents using your device's camera or import existing files. It features advanced OCR for text recognition, allows digital signatures, and automates export processes. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with automatic detection, Import PDFs and images, OCR for text recognition and searchability, Add digital signatures, Automated file naming and export, Siri Shortcuts and Widgets integration, Export to cloud services and local storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 good lunch | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $29.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Medium Thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: One good sandwich | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Big Thank You | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One toy for my kids | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 day off w/ family | $89.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $99.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
- 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
- Option to save scans directly to a local folder
- Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epson DocumentScan free?

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

### Is QuickScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Epson DocumentScan or QuickScan?

QuickScan is rated higher. Epson DocumentScan averages 1.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while QuickScan averages 4.9 from 4K ratings.

### Do Epson DocumentScan or QuickScan have ads?

Neither Epson DocumentScan nor QuickScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Epson DocumentScan or QuickScan?

Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, and QuickScan fortnightly. Most recently, Epson DocumentScan was updated on August 13, 2026 and QuickScan on September 23, 2026.

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