Comparison

SwiftScan AI Document Scanner vs Fast Scan

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

Head to head
About

SwiftScan AI Document Scanner

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. It captures high-quality scans, utilizes AI for summarization and translation, and allows for easy sharing via email or fax. Securely store and manage your documents with cloud integration and advanced editing features.

Highlights
  • High-quality PDF/JPG scans
  • AI-powered summarization and translation
  • OCR text extraction
  • In-app faxing
  • Cloud storage integration
  • QR code scanning
  • Document editing and annotation
Features
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SwiftScan AI is the best mobile scanner app for documents and QR codes. Create free, high-quality PDF or JPG scans with just one tap. Use smart AI Tools to translate scans into other languages, or to summarize into brief overviews or generate longer reports. Send files via email or as a fax. Save files to iCloud Drive, Box, Dropbox, Evernote and other cloud services. SwiftScan AI packs all the power of a desktop scanner into one tiny scanner app! SwiftScan AI Features – Scan, sign, edit, save & send, summarize, translate, fax, and more! - Scan premium quality PDFs or JPGs with 200 dpi and higher - Advanced AI Tools to summarize your documents for quick comprehension, or even translate documents to another language - OCR: AI-powered OCR can extract the text of your scans to search, copy, and lookup to find things fast - Fax: send your documents as a fax right from SwiftScan - Cloud integration: save files to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive and other cloud services - Scan QR codes: URLs, Contacts, Phone Numbers - Home Screen Widget: Shortcut widget provides instant access to scan, search, or view recent documents - Lightning fast: automatic edge detection and scanning - Scan single & multi-page documents - Enhance your scans: apply color, grayscale or black & white filters with automatic optimization - Add text, comments, annotations, or draw on documents - Insert e-signature, redact text, add pages - WebDAV and FTP, sFTP and FTPs - Edit documents: Move, rotate, add or delete pages - Encryption: PDF password protection - Passcode protection with Touch/Face ID support - Beautiful themes: select your preferred look and feel - Smart file naming based on tags you select, like dates, keywords, and more - One-tap email and print workflows Scan PRIVACY SAFE SwiftScan AI values your privacy. We will never store or save your documents, or use them for any purpose. All document-related activity happens on your device, or with the cloud backup provider you choose. Scan HIGH-QUALITY SwiftScan AI uses the most advanced scanning technology. Scans start at 200 dpi, premium quality comparable to desktop scanners. Various color modes, auto-optimization and blur-reduction help you to get the most out of your scans. Scan QUICKLY SwiftScan AI is lightning fast and incredibly easy. Hold your iPhone over any document, receipt, whiteboard, notebook, or QR code to scan and save it as a PDF or JPG quickly. The edges of the document are automatically identified so that only the document itself is scanned. It captures the best possible image in the perfect moment. Scan ANYTHING SwiftScan AI works with any type of document, from paper documents to business cards, QR codes, barcodes, notes- even whiteboards or post-its. It saves the documents that are important for you and gets rid of paper clutter. --- CONTACT & SUPPORT --- Learn more: https://maplemedia.io/ Get in touch: support@swiftscanapp.com --- LEGAL --- Terms of Service: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/ Subscription Terms: Payment for subscriptions will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

About

Fast Scan

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner and AI assistant. Quickly digitize documents, identify objects, plants, and animals, and translate text in real-time. Manage your work and life more efficiently with this fun and intuitive app.

Highlights
  • AI object, plant, and animal identification
  • Real-time recognition results
  • Multi-language translation and voice reading
  • Document and ID scanning
  • Automatic edge correction and trimming
  • Text translation for browsing and travel
Features
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The Fast Scan is the most satisfying scanner app you've ever seen. Who says the scanner app must be boring? Scanner can help you better manage your work and life in a more fun way. Not only can you quickly process files, set up work reminders, but you can also discover new worlds by scanning around things and identifying objects, and you can use the Fast Scan for entertainment when you are free. ▷ Powerful AI Recognition Function When you see an unknown object/animal/plant at work or in life, is it annoying that no one can tell you what it is? What is its name? how to use? Now you can use AI Scanner to see what it is anytime, anywhere! Features: • Supports the identification of common objects, plants, animals, fruits and vegetables. • Real-time output recognition results • Support multi-language translation and voice reading Come and discover the interesting things around you! ▷Powerful document scan & ID scan function Printing important documents is cumbersome and easy to lose. Especially for those working in the office, the types of documents are complex and many, and keeping them is a headache. Now, you can use the scanner to easily convert it into an electronic document. Just align the document with a single tap, and it will automatically correct and trim the edges for you, and it will be retained in electronic format. At this point, Fast Scan -- the portable scanner is your best choice! It can automatically edit and output clear images or documents by simply clicking on the capture button, which helps you save 90% of the time compared to a large scanner. ▷Text translation When traveling abroad, I always want to bring some local specialties to my relatives and friends, but when I arrive at the supermarket, I feel embarrassed because I don't know the local language.It will be more convenient if accompanied by a local translator. But now,i don't need to worry, The Fast Scan's translation feature allows me to translate everything in real time.Language barriers no longer exist. Text translation allows me to know the world events better while browsing the news. ▷ Fast Scan has the following subscriptions: Weekly subscription: 3 days free trial, then $1.99/week, auto-renewing Monthly Subscription: 3 days free trial, then $4.99/month,auto-renewing Yearly Subscription: 3 days free trial, then $29.99/year,auto-renewing Payment will be deducted from your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged with the subscription renewal fee within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period at the rate confirmed by you. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings. Terms of Use : https://sites.google.com/view/scannerios-users-en Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/scannerios-policy-en We would love to hear your feedback! Please provide us with your feedback and suggestions. We will improve the app based on your comments and provide you with a better experience with using our app. Our Email:sscannerdev@gmail.com

Screenshots

SwiftScan AI Document Scanner4 screens
Fast Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwiftScan AI Document Scanner at 74% against Fast Scan's 11%. SwiftScan AI Document Scanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Fast Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SwiftScan AI Document Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Fast Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwiftScan AI Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwiftScan AI Document Scanner has 19K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of SwiftScan AI Document Scanner's written reviews are positive against 11% of Fast Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SwiftScan AI Document Scanner versus Fast Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftScan AI Document ScannerFast Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19K ratings) — better3.5 (321 ratings)
Positive reviews74.0% of reviews — better10.7% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better321
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size498 MB214 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCShenzhen Zhongcheng World Information Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

SwiftScan AI Document Scanner

All ratings18,940 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews2,072 reviews
Positive74.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative21.3%

Fast Scan

All ratings321 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative34.3%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive10.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative86.6%

User reviews

SwiftScan AI Document Scanner

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient scanning and document processing
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure cloud storage integration
  • 📂 Excellent file management and organization
  • 💡 Valuable OCR and text recognition capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Aggressive subscription model and paywall for features
  • 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and loss of functionality after updates
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees compared to alternatives
  • 🔁 Constant upsell prompts interrupting workflow
  • 🤔 Unclear communication about feature changes

Fast Scan

From 321 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning performance
  • 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • 💪 Powerful functionality despite being free
  • 📄 Accurate text extraction capabilities
  • ⚡ Quick file format conversion

Room to improve

  • 💰 Deceptive pricing model - advertised as free but requires paid subscription
  • 🚫 Paywall blocks all features immediately upon use
  • 😤 Hidden subscription charges without clear disclosure
  • 🔴 Inaccurate object/animal/plant recognition
  • 📵 Aggressive pop-up ads for premium upgrades

Bugs and requests

SwiftScan AI Document Scanner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scans and documents disappearing or becoming inaccessible
  • Subscription restoration issues and double charging
  • Inconsistent behavior with cloud storage integrations
  • Camera and scanning functionality becoming unreliable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to combine multiple documents into a single file
  • Improved OCR accuracy and text extraction
  • Option to disable subscription upsell prompts
  • Grandfathering of existing paid users' features
  • Better support for older devices and iOS versions

Fast Scan

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Inaccurate object identification (e.g., dog identified as sea lion, plant as bamboo)
  • Misidentification of colors and basic items
  • App crashes or fails to load properly
  • Pop-up ads appear every 30 seconds making app unusable
  • Automatic billing without user confirmation
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  • Charges continue after app deletion
  • Incorrect animal/plant species recognition

Requested features

8 requests
  • Make core features available for free or with optional premium features
  • Implement transparent pricing displayed upfront in app store
  • Add extended free trial period before requiring payment
  • Improve object recognition accuracy
  • Reduce frequency of upgrade pop-ups
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  • Add settings menu for managing subscription prompts
  • Provide easy subscription cancellation process
  • Include phone support for customer service

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SwiftScan AI Document Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • SwiftScan VIP Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SwiftScan Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
  • SwiftScan Plus Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • SwiftScan VIP Annual$34.991 Year
  • SwiftScan Plus Annual3 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • Credits to Fax from iPhone$1.99
  • SwiftScan Pro 40$3.99
  • SwiftScan Pro-Full Scanner App$6.99
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  • SwiftScan VIP-Full Scanner App$8.99
10 purchases

Fast Scan

Subscriptions10
  • Scanner Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Scanner Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlock all features for 1 week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Unlock all features for 1 week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlock all features for 1 week$7.997 Days
  • VIP features(Lite) for 1month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Scanner Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Unlock all features for 1month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Unlock all features for 1 year3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Unlock all features for 1 year$89.991 Year

Questions

Is SwiftScan AI Document Scanner free?
SwiftScan AI Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fast Scan free?
Fast Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SwiftScan AI Document Scanner or Fast Scan?
SwiftScan AI Document Scanner is rated higher. SwiftScan AI Document Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Fast Scan averages 3.5 from 321 ratings.
Do SwiftScan AI Document Scanner or Fast Scan have ads?
Both SwiftScan AI Document Scanner and Fast Scan show ads.
Which is updated more often, SwiftScan AI Document Scanner or Fast Scan?
SwiftScan AI Document Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fast Scan every 5 weeks. Most recently, SwiftScan AI Document Scanner was updated on November 11, 2026 and Fast Scan on November 2, 2026.

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