# Epson DocumentScan vs Evernote Scannable

The clearest difference is rating: Evernote Scannable at 4.9 against Epson DocumentScan's 1.8. Evernote Scannable also leads on ratings volume (418K vs 121) and review sentiment (33% vs 12%). Epson DocumentScan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evernote Scannable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Epson DocumentScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Evernote Scannable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evernote Scannable has 418K 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 33% of Evernote Scannable's.

Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, Evernote Scannable every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epson DocumentScan | Evernote Scannable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epson-documentscan/id796829552/reviews) | **[4.9 (418K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-scannable/id883338188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **418K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **33.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#133** |
| Size | 21 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seiko Epson Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/326876195) | [Evernote Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/281796111) |

## 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


### Evernote Scannable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-scannable/id883338188)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Effortlessly digitize any paper document, from receipts to business cards, with your phone's camera. Automatically enhance scans for clarity and share them instantly via email, text, or save them to cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Automatic document capture, Image enhancement (rotate, crop, adjust), Business card to contact conversion, Share via email/text, Export as PDF/JPG, Seamless integration with ScanSnap scanners

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan with Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly with Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Automatic cropping and enhancement
- 🚀 Quick scanning of multi-page documents
- 👍 Seamless integration with Evernote
- 🚀 Crisp and clear scans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and resets settings
- 🔒 Requires Evernote account to save scans
- 👎 Limited save/share options beyond Evernote
- 👎 Aggressive Evernote promotion
- 👎 Scans disappear after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Cropping and edge detection issues
- Scans sometimes fail to save or upload
- App resets settings and tutorial on every launch

**Requested features**

- Allow saving scans to local storage or other cloud services
- Provide more customization options for scans
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Add ability to manually tag or name scans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epson DocumentScan free?

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

### Is Evernote Scannable free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Epson DocumentScan or Evernote Scannable?

Evernote Scannable is rated higher. Epson DocumentScan averages 1.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Evernote Scannable averages 4.9 from 418K ratings.

### Do Epson DocumentScan or Evernote Scannable have ads?

Neither Epson DocumentScan nor Evernote Scannable shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Epson DocumentScan or Evernote Scannable?

Epson DocumentScan ships an update every 3 months, and Evernote Scannable every 2 months. Most recently, Epson DocumentScan was updated on August 13, 2026 and Evernote Scannable on September 26, 2026.

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