Comparison

Google Docs vs DocuScan

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

Head to head
About

Google Docs

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline editing
  • Template library
  • Multiple file type support
  • AI-powered drafting
  • Commenting and action items
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Create, edit, and collaborate on online documents with the Google Docs app. Work together in real time • Share documents with your team • Edit, comment, and add action items in real time Create anywhere, anytime—even offline • Capture spontaneous ideas on the fly • Get things done, even on the go, with offline mode • Save time and add polish with easy-to-use templates Edit and share multiple file types • Open a variety of files, including Microsoft Word files, right in Google Docs • Frictionless collaboration, no matter which application your teammates use • Convert and export files seamlessly Google Docs is part of Google Workspace: where teams of any size can chat, create, and collaborate. Google Workspace paid subscribers have access to additional Google Docs features, including: Use Gemini in Docs to quickly draft and edit content • Draft outlines, blog posts, briefs, and more on the go • Improve your writing with AI-powered suggestions Learn more about Google Docs: https://workspace.google.com/products/docs/ Follow us for more: • X: https://x.com/googleworkspace • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace

About

DocuScan

Easily scan, edit, and sign any document with advanced editing tools and signature creation. Organize your files with folders and search, then save and export to various cloud services.

Highlights
  • Fast document scanning with auto-detection
  • Editing tools: brightness, contrast, B&W filter
  • Create, save, and apply custom signatures
  • Add stamps, logos, and images
  • Document folders and search functionality
  • Export to cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive)
Features
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▶ Scan, Sign & Save ANY Type of Document Easier Than Ever! We pride ourselves in developing the simplest and most easy to use apps. Here's a brief overview of the many features you'll find in DocuScan. • Fast Scanning with Document Format Auto-Detection • Editing Capabilities including Brightness/Contrast & Black/White Filter • Easily Create & Apply Your Signature, Save and Re-Use Again • Apply Stamps, Logos & Images To Your Document! • Stay Organized With Document Folders & Search Functionality • Save & Export to All iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and many more! ---------------------------- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS DocuScan is free to download and use. Some features are locked for our Premium users. All customers are offered 3-day free trial period for our Premium Version. Should you choose to continue, we offer a single yearly auto-renewing subscription option starting at just $99.99. Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at http://codex.persona.co/privacy-policy http://codex.persona.co/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Google Docs4 screens
DocuScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Docs at 70% against DocuScan's 0%. Google Docs also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). DocuScan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year and DocuScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.3M ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 0% of DocuScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Docs ships an update weekly, DocuScan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Google Docs versus DocuScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle DocsDocuScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3M ratings) — better4.3 (174 ratings)
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3M — better174
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size350 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleAtlas Apps Ltd.

Customer experience

Google Docs

All ratings3,253,517 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews3,510 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative24.4%

DocuScan

All ratings174 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Google Docs

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unexpected crashes and document loss
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Issues with image insertion and manipulation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved document organization with folders
  • Expanded font and formatting options
  • Better integration with Microsoft Office
  • Smoother scrolling and navigation

DocuScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Google Docs

Subscriptions1
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)$199.991 Year
3 purchases

DocuScan

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited - Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Google Docs free?
Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocuScan free?
DocuScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Docs or DocuScan?
Google Docs is rated higher. Google Docs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3M ratings, while DocuScan averages 4.3 from 174 ratings.
Do Google Docs or DocuScan have ads?
DocuScan shows ads; Google Docs does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Docs or DocuScan?
Google Docs ships an update weekly, and DocuScan every 4 months. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on September 29, 2026 and DocuScan on August 18, 2026.

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