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Head-to-head

TurboScan™ vs TurboScan™ Pro

TurboScan™ 4.9★ · Free to download 65
Winner TurboScan™ Pro
TurboScan™ Pro 4.9★ · $9.99 80

TurboScan™ Pro is the better choice for reliable document scanning and sharing, despite some recent issues, due to its one-time payment model and long-standing user satisfaction.

Full reviews: TurboScan™ · TurboScan™ Pro

TurboScan™ Pro (B) generally offers a more reliable and feature-rich experience for a one-time payment, with users praising its consistent performance over many years. While both apps share some recent complaints about email functionality and lack of OCR, the free TurboScan™ (A) faces more significant issues related to camera lag, file loss, and a confusing free-to-paid transition.

Head to head

Features edge: TurboScan™ ProR2R3R5R12
TurboScan™ Users appreciate TurboScan™ for its ability to convert photos to PDFs, organize receipts, and smooth out documents, making it useful for work and personal use R2R5R29. However, many users lament the lack of OCR for search capability, the inability to select multiple photos from the gallery at once, and the removal of direct saving to cloud services like OneDrive or Dropbox R3R12. Some also wish for spell check in titles .
TurboScan™ Pro TurboScan™ Pro users praise its ability to scan, store, archive in folders, and forward documents, highlighting features like auto-framing, manual framing with zoom, and different filters . It is noted for turning skewed presentations into rectangles . However, some recent updates have broken the PDF merging feature and removed the option to insert documents as printouts in OneNote . There are also complaints about the lack of folder search and random folder ordering R67.
Ease of Use edge: TurboScan™ ProR1R2R27R29
TurboScan™ Many users find TurboScan™ simple, intuitive, easy to use, and self-explanatory R2R27R29. It's praised for quickly scanning receipts without a clunky scanner . However, some users experience camera lag, making it difficult to capture the intended image R1.
TurboScan™ Pro TurboScan™ Pro is consistently described as easy to use, simple, fast, and intuitive by long-time users . Users appreciate its straightforward interface and the ability to quickly scan and save documents .
Reliability tieR1R4R6R9
TurboScan™ While many users consider TurboScan™ reliable and say it 'never lets me down' , a significant number report critical reliability issues. These include camera lag R1, emails not sending or taking hours to arrive R6R9R10R13, and the complete loss of scanned documents R4R10.
TurboScan™ Pro TurboScan™ Pro is widely praised for its reliability, with users stating it 'never causes me a problem' and is 'always dependable' . However, recent updates have introduced reliability issues for some, including the app stopping working , email functionality failing R64, and scanned documents showing very faint writing .
Price/Value edge: TurboScan™ ProR19R24R26R32
TurboScan™ TurboScan™ is listed as 'Free to download' but many users report it's not truly free, requiring payment after a few uses or freezing until payment R26R32R36. This creates a negative perception of value, especially when the paid features don't work R19R24. Some long-term users mention a one-time fee for unlimited use .
TurboScan™ Pro TurboScan™ Pro is a one-time purchase for $9.99, and users overwhelmingly consider it an excellent value, often calling it the 'best four dollars I’ve ever spent' . Many appreciate that it's a one-time charge rather than a monthly subscription .
Support tieR13R24R64R67
TurboScan™ Users of TurboScan™ report no way to get their PDFs when emailing fails R13 and some mention emailing the support team with no reply R24.
TurboScan™ Pro TurboScan™ Pro users complain about a lack of customer support, stating there's 'no way to contact them' R64R67.
Pick TurboScan™ if

You are looking for a basic scanning app and are willing to navigate potential free-tier limitations and recent reliability issues, or if you are a long-time user who has had a positive experience with the app's paid version in the past R2.

Pick TurboScan™ Pro if

You need a reliable document scanner for professional or personal use and prefer a one-time payment for an app with a strong track record of user satisfaction and advanced features like intelligent framing .

Evidence note: Both apps are from the same developer and share many core functionalities and some recent negative feedback, particularly regarding email issues. The free version (A) has a larger proportion of negative reviews related to its free-to-paid model and basic functionality problems, while the Pro version (B) has a higher volume of positive, long-term user reviews, despite some recent update-related complaints.

Frequently asked

Is TurboScan™ (the free version) truly free?
No, many users report that TurboScan™ is not truly free, often requiring payment after a few uses or freezing functionality until a payment of around $6.99 is made, despite being listed as 'Free to download' R26R32R36R40.
Does TurboScan™ Pro offer OCR or search capabilities?
Based on user reviews, TurboScan™ Pro does allow you to search for documents by title R100, but users of the free version explicitly state there is no OCR and therefore no search capability for text within documents R12.
Are there issues with emailing scanned documents from either app?
Yes, both TurboScan™ and TurboScan™ Pro users report significant issues with emailing scanned documents, including emails not sending, taking hours to arrive, or only sending the last receipt R6R9R10R13.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] TurboScan™ 5/5 · US #1: I've been using this app for over 10 years. Simple and intuitive. Convert to various file types in seconds. Highly recommended
  2. [R3] TurboScan™ 3/5 · US Awesome app but: Works perfect for work and turning photos into PDFs but the main issue when I’m making a pdf I can’t do multiple photos from my gallery at once I have to add one at a time. PLEASE FIX THIS!
  3. [R5] TurboScan™ 5/5 · US Great organizer for receipts!: This app has made my expense reports a breeze highly recommended!
  4. [R12] TurboScan™ 3/5 · GB No OCR: No OCR and therefore no search capability. This is bizarre given the developer also sells an OCR app. The two need to be integrated. Quite disappointing. Aside from that, the capabilities of the app aren't clear on the App Store. Can it correct curved and creased pages? It doesn't say.
  5. [R1] TurboScan™ 2/5 · US Camera Lag: Camera lag’s after it says it takes a picture then when you move the camera it finally takes the picture and it’s not what you were trying to take a picture of. Has been going down hill last two years
  6. [R27] TurboScan™ 5/5 · US Owner: Easy and faster
  7. [R29] TurboScan™ 5/5 · US EXCELLENT REMOTE WORK TOOL: This app allows me to send documents - anything really - as PDF’s from my cell phone, plus it smooths out receipts (no more submitting a photo!). TurboScan has upped my remote work experience. The entire process is fairly self-explanatory too.
  8. [R4] TurboScan™ 1/5 · US DO NOT USE THIS APP !!!: I thought this was the best app until one day my app is gone. I downloaded it again now everything is gone!!!! 2 YEARS OF SCANNED DOCUMNETS GONE!! Why aren’t the files saved automatically to my account !!!!!!!! Everything GONE I WANT TO CRY!!!
  9. [R6] TurboScan™ 3/5 · US Had this app for years: I like the app, it gives clear pictures of documents and is easy to use. My only negative is that it takes sometimes up to 2 hour for it to reach my email. It needs to transfer faster.
  10. [R9] TurboScan™ 3/5 · US Emailing from the turbo scan up: It’s not dependable when emailing from the app. It’s a hit and miss situation. I often email a few times because it doesn’t go through.
  11. [R19] TurboScan™ 1/5 · US Awful: Do not use let alone subscribe like I unfortunately did. Once I finally got the email to work, I can’t download in from the inbox. This is a complete and total rip off. Buyers remorse in full swing right now.
  12. [R24] TurboScan™ 1/5 · US Doesn’t email: I downloaded , paid for the app. Scanned documents and they won’t email . Emailed the support team no reply. Waste of time and money.
  13. [R26] TurboScan™ 1/5 · US No free: It is not Free!! Use it twice and then they want your Apple Password. Is this a scam??
  14. [R32] TurboScan™ 1/5 · GB TurboScan: Freezes until you pay 6.99. No mention of this on App Store. Misleading ad.
  15. [R13] TurboScan™ 1/5 · US Emails: It won’t let me save the pdf or email it to myself I went into settings it’s enabled still nothing and no way to get my pdf
  16. [R64] TurboScan™ Pro 1/5 · US Apps issue: I absolutely loved the app for years until it just stopped allowing me to email my scans. Now it’s a waste of time and there is no customer support.
  17. [R67] TurboScan™ Pro 1/5 · US No support. No search for Folders: I'm hoping I can get the developers of TurboScan's attention by giving them a one star review because they give you no way to contact them. Firstly. I use a lot of folders on TurboScan. There is no way to search for a folder. Folders are not listed in alphabetical order. It's all random. Another problem with folders is there's only one way to find a particula
  18. [R36] TurboScan™ 2/5 · GB Was ok until they want you to upgrade: Can't use it as it asks you to upgrade if not to restore purchase but it won't restore so you have to buy it for £6.99 I don't think so!!
  19. [R40] TurboScan™ 1/5 · GB Not free: Not really free. Makes u download premium
  20. [R100] TurboScan™ Pro 5/5 · US This app is like having a personal file clerk in hand!, : I’ve been using this app for over six years since Feb 2019 to date. It’s perfect for saving/sending documents. It allows you to title the document and if you forget the name, you can use the search bar to locate your document. This app also allows you to send an email or fax right from my phone. It’s so convenient. It’s like having an
  21. [R10] TurboScan™ 1/5 · US No good: There seems to be no backup system of files that you had in the past that you scanned and in addition to that I constantly do not see it coming into my email box and I have to do it like four times and keep checking the settings

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store