# Email vs Photo Scanner to Document

The clearest difference is ads: Email at none against Photo Scanner to Document's shown. Email also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 29) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Photo Scanner to Document's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Email sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Photo Scanner to Document sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Scanner to Document holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Email has 79K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Email's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photo Scanner to Document's.

Email ships an update every 2 weeks, Photo Scanner to Document every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Email | Photo Scanner to Document |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622/reviews) | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-scanner-to-document/id1608149077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edison Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481881468) | [Spicy Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/299136020) |

## What reviewers say

### Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622)

This email client offers a fast, secure, and organized inbox experience. It allows management of unlimited accounts, one-tap unsubscribes, and advanced features like package tracking. Prioritizes user privacy with data stored directly on the device.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for unlimited accounts, One-tap unsubscribe from senders, Sender blocking, Touch and Face ID protection, Customizable swipe actions and templates, Focused Inbox option, Package, bill, and travel alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edison Mail+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $49.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $66.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $66.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID support
- 📦 Helpful package tracking and delivery updates
- 🔍 Effective unsubscribe and spam blocking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and email sync issues
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and filtering functionality
- 🔑 Issues with logging in and account connectivity
- 📧 Problems with sending and delivering emails

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing from the Outbox
- Incorrect unread email badge counts
- Emails not loading or displaying properly
- Account settings randomly resetting

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable snooze and scheduling options
- Integration with calendar and reminders
- Ability to move emails between accounts
- More granular control over folder management


### Photo Scanner to Document

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-scanner-to-document/id1608149077)

Transform your device's camera into a powerful document scanner. Easily create PDFs, add signatures, highlight, and annotate your scans. Share documents instantly via various platforms with searchable text.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Create searchable PDFs, Add signatures, Edit and annotate documents, Share via multiple platforms, Selectable text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| 6 month | $7.49 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $13.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Email free?

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

### Is Photo Scanner to Document free?

Photo Scanner to Document is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Email or Photo Scanner to Document?

Photo Scanner to Document is rated higher. Email averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Photo Scanner to Document averages 5.0 from 29 ratings.

### Do Email or Photo Scanner to Document have ads?

Photo Scanner to Document shows ads; Email does not.

### Which is updated more often, Email or Photo Scanner to Document?

Email ships an update every 2 weeks, and Photo Scanner to Document every 5 weeks. Most recently, Email was updated on November 8, 2026 and Photo Scanner to Document on November 3, 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.*