InstaScan vs Scanner App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan documents quickly
- Add signatures
- Export as PDF/JPEG
- AI text extraction
- AI content summarization
- Automatic edge detection and cropping
- Multipage document creation
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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!
Scanner App
This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Easily capture high-quality documents, convert them to flexible formats like PDF or JPG, and utilize OCR technology for text recognition. Securely store and transfer your scanned files wirelessly to your computer or cloud services.
- High-quality scans
- OCR technology
- Wireless document transfer
- Flexible formats (PDF/JPG)
- Password-protected PDFs
- Cloud storage integration
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PDF Scanner is a powerful all-purpose portable scanner with built-in OCR and Wi-fi access elements. Key features include: - High-quality Scans and Storage - OCR technology - Wireless documents transfer - Flexible formats - All kind of papers support - Auto-save and upload option - Anytime anywhere access Enjoy Information Security! In our busy and highly digitized World, it is crucial to keep all critical-to-business information accessible and ready to be presented any minute. Our PDF Scanner replaces all your cabinets and boxes to one compatible mobile app. Forget the risks of losing a document, since our platform stores your files directly to your computer or preferred cloud service. Experience an advanced Scanning! In addition to designed high-quality technology and flexible file formatting (PDF or JPG) the App enables you with: - All kinds of paper recognition (receipts, contracts, images, or even colored pictures); - Password-protected PDFs; - Filename and e-mail templates & tags; - Adjustable print and custom paper sizes; - Multiple platforms to scan and operate at (E-mail, iCloud, Notes) Upgrade to a PRO: PDF Scanner is also empowered with advanced PRO features designed to make your life even easier and enable you with even vaster Scan editing benefits. Only imagine the possibility to add multiple signatures to the scanned files, work with multi-step workflows and automated text recognition! PRO Subscription The app contains the following subscription options: - 1 year 39.99$ with 7 free trial days - 1 week 1.99$ Please note the subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period By using PDF Scanner, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Private Policy http://getscannerapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use http://getscannerapp.com/terms.html Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • 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, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Why our App? - Zero operational cost with a possibility to upgrade to a PRO version - One-touch functionality (easy, fast, save scans and sharing) - Improved information security and storage - Digital filing system and all types of paper recognition - Continuous improvements and performance enhancements - 12 support languages Stay in Contact: Don't hesitate to contact shall you have any questions or ideas, our support team is entirely at your service: www.getscannerapp.com/support Website: www.getscannerapp.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scanner App at none against InstaScan's shown. Scanner App also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (70% vs 60%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. InstaScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months and Scanner App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for InstaScan against 4.7 for Scanner App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of InstaScan's written reviews are positive against 70% of Scanner App's.
InstaScan ships an update every 2 months, Scanner App monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | InstaScan | Scanner App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.9K ratings) | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 70.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 1.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Lemondo Apps LLc | 7270356 Canada Inc |
Customer experience
InstaScan
Scanner App
Bugs and requests
InstaScan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Scanner App
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to use OCR or other advanced features
- Inability to print or share scanned documents
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved folder organization
- Ability to add signatures
- Support for more cloud storage services
In-app purchases
InstaScan
- Pro Subscription 3 month$7.993 Months
- Pack VIP3 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pro Version$39.99
Scanner App
- PDF Scanner Unlimited - Weekly$1.997 Days
- PDF Scanner Unlimited Monthly$6.991 Month
- PDF Scanner Unlimited - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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- PDF Scanner Unlimited - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- PDF Scanner PRO$5.99








