# Google Docs vs DocuScan

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Docs | DocuScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews)** | [4.3 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docuscan-scan-save-and-share/id1188651384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3M** | 174 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 350 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Atlas Apps Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637632843) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #67 Top Free (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and accessible
- 👍 Seamless collaboration
- 🔒 Automatic saving
- 💡 Offline functionality
- 👍 Versatile for various uses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance and input delays
- 👎 Limited formatting and customization options
- 🔍 Difficult to organize and navigate documents
- 👎 Compatibility issues with other platforms

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### DocuScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docuscan-scan-save-and-share/id1188651384)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*