Comparison

InstaScan vs iScanner

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

Head to head
About

InstaScan

Transform your iPhone into a powerful scanner. Easily capture, sign, and export documents as PDFs or JPEGs. Features AI-powered text extraction, summarization, and smart title suggestions for scanned content.

Highlights
  • Scan documents quickly
  • Add signatures
  • Export as PDF/JPEG
  • AI text extraction
  • AI content summarization
  • Automatic edge detection and cropping
  • Multipage document creation
Features
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Turn your iPhone into fast and easy to use scanner. It’s never been so easy to Scan, put Signature and Email multipage documents into PDF or JPEG. You can scan any document in seconds include business cards, receipts, notes, passports, whiteboards and even multiple page documents. InstaScan's built in AI engine extracts text from scanned pages for you to copy. Moreover, it will suggest smart titles and generate summarised content from the whole scanned page. Just take picture, crop, choose preferred scanner effect and you’re done. Here are the features that awaits you: - Put your signature on any document easily - Anti shake technology while taking picture to get more detailed image - Automatic image edge detection - Smart image cropping - Image perspective auto correction - Several image effects - Save documents inside app or export in Camera Roll - Create multipage documents and email into PDF or JPEG - Automatic upload of documents to iCloud - Email optimized image size for instant attachment delivery You can get Pro features through auto-renewing subscription and if you want to continue getting premium features, your subscription should be continued. 3 Monthly subscription costs $7.99 (or equivalent) and renews automatically every three month, unless you cancel it through your iTunes  account 1 year subscription costs $17.99 (or equivalent), free trial - 3 days and renews automatically every year, unless you cancel it through your iTunes  account Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change with notice. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription. You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. Any unused part or time-span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. more information can be found on the following links: Terms & Conditions: https://lmddata.blob.core.windows.net/lmdmore/InstaScanTerms.html?sig=W%2FIv5q3%2F5xqKaf7IdYuPyJPenpCy%2FuWal%2FBtUjKGLmY%3D&se=2024-04-24T07%3A59%3A54Z&sv=2019-02-02&sp=r&sr=b Privacy policy: http://lemondo.com/privacy We want to hear your suggestions, likes, complains.. Please leave your feedback, rate us on the AppStore or use the contact link to stay in touch. Download Scanner for iPhone right now and get all those features for free. We are working constantly to improve app performance and user experience. To get your feedbacks easily & make the process convenient, you can send us your questions & suggestions directly from the app "Settings”. Your suggestions are valuable for us! If you like Scanner for iPhone, don’t forget to rate us on AppStore! ;) Happy scanning!

About

iScanner

This app is a powerful mobile scanner and document manager. It uses AI to create high-quality, distortion-free scans of various documents, which can then be edited, organized, and exported in multiple formats. It also offers OCR and AI chat features for enhanced document interaction.

Highlights
  • AI-powered document scanning
  • OCR text recognition
  • Document editing and markup
  • File organization and management
  • Cross-platform access
  • On-device privacy features
Features
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Meet iScanner—the AI-powered document scanner trusted by 145M+ users to scan, edit, and manage files. Students, professionals, remote workers, teachers. For many, important documents still exist on paper when they should be digital. Built on 10+ years of scanning experience, iScanner solves that. Just point your camera at a contract, a receipt, or a handwritten note and get a clean file back. With iScanner, you can: • Scan documents to PDF, JPG, DOC, or other formats with automatic quality correction. • Sign PDFs, fill out forms, and annotate documents without switching apps. • Extract text from any scan using built-in OCR in 20+ languages. Here's what you get: AI-POWERED DOCUMENT SCANNER Got a crumpled receipt or a contract shot at an angle? iScanner's in-house AI automatically detects borders, straightens skewed pages, corrects colors, and removes shadows, fingerprints, and noise. The result looks like it was produced by a flatbed scanner. Export as PDF, JPG, DOC, XLS, PPT, or TXT. ALL-IN-ONE DOCUMENT EDITOR Unlike most scanner apps that stop at the scan, iScanner handles every step of document management. Sign by hand or from a photo, fill out forms, annotate pages, and redact sensitive text. Merge several scans into one file, split pages, send a fax, and organize them into folders with drag and drop. OCR & AI PDF ASSISTANT Built-in OCR turns printed text into editable content in 20+ languages—copy it, convert the scan to a DOC or TXT file, or search any PDF. Got a dense contract or a document in a foreign language? AI Chat can summarize, translate, rewrite, or answer specific questions about it. PRIVACY & DOCUMENT SECURITY Passports, medical records, financial documents. Some files belong on your device, not a shared cloud. iScanner keeps them there by default, with no third-party access. Lock the app with a PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID. Password-protect PDFs, set expiration dates on shared links, and add a decoy password that opens a fake version of the app. SPECIALIZED SCANNING MODES Beyond everyday documents: create secure digital copies of passports, ID cards, and driver's licenses. Photograph a math equation and solve it instantly. Measure object dimensions, count similar objects, and read QR codes—all in one app. CROSS-DEVICE ACCESS Files sync through secure AWS cloud storage and are available to manage from any browser using the web version. Import from Gmail, Google Drive, and Apple Files. PAPERLESS IMPACT Since 2015, iScanner has helped millions of people replace printouts with digital files. Track your real environmental impact inside the app and earn eco certificates for going paperless. Download iScanner—the AI-powered document scanner that handles everything from the first scan to the final signature. FAQ Q: Can I scan multiple pages into one PDF? A: Yes—scan as many pages as you need and combine them into a single file. Q: Does iScanner work without an internet connection? A: Yes—scanning, editing, and viewing files all work offline; only cloud sync and backups need a connection. Q: How do I transfer my documents to a new phone? A: Sign in on your new device and everything restores automatically from iScanner's cloud storage. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • iScanner Pro unlocks all scanner features • You won’t be charged until your purchase is confirmed • Your subscription will auto-renew 24 hours before its expiration date • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store settings Privacy Policy: http://iscanner.com/mobileapp/privacy Terms of Use: http://iscanner.com/mobileapp/terms We’d love to hear from you! Please leave a review to help us make our document scanner even better. You can also get in touch with us at http://iscannerapp.com/scanner/support.

Screenshots

InstaScan4 screens
iScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iScanner at 1.4M against InstaScan's 1.9K. iScanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 60%). InstaScan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. InstaScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months and iScanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iScanner has 1.4M ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of InstaScan's written reviews are positive against 81% of iScanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InstaScan ships an update every 2 months, iScanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
InstaScan versus iScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstaScaniScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings)4.8 (1.4M ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews81.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K1.4M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB295 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLemondo Apps LLcBPMobile

Customer experience

InstaScan

All ratings1,862 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

iScanner

All ratings1,400,891 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews4,431 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative16.5%

Bugs and requests

InstaScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iScanner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scans not saving properly
  • Unexpected charges and billing issues
  • Inability to cancel subscriptions
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save scans locally without subscription
  • Improved reliability and stability
  • More transparent and fair pricing model
  • Better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

3 purchases

InstaScan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription 3 month$7.993 Months
  • Pack VIP3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version$39.99
9 purchases

iScanner

Subscriptions9
  • Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • 1 week Pro 10Gb storage3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
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  • 1 week Pro 100Gb storage3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Scanner & PDF editor3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is InstaScan free?
InstaScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iScanner free?
iScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, InstaScan or iScanner?
iScanner is rated higher. InstaScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while iScanner averages 4.8 from 1.4M ratings.
Do InstaScan or iScanner have ads?
Both InstaScan and iScanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, InstaScan or iScanner?
InstaScan ships an update every 2 months, and iScanner fortnightly. Most recently, InstaScan was updated on September 25, 2026 and iScanner on September 28, 2026.

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