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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

TurboScan™ vs CamScanner

TurboScan™ 4.9★ · Free to download 75
Winner TurboScan™
CamScanner 4.8★ · Free + IAP 40

For reliable scanning and document management without aggressive monetization, TurboScan is the better choice, despite some reported issues with email delivery and cloud integration.

Full reviews: TurboScan™ · CamScanner

TurboScan offers a simpler, more reliable scanning experience with a one-time payment model, though some users report issues with email delivery and cloud storage. CamScanner, while popular, is plagued by aggressive subscription practices, excessive ads, and reports of lost documents and data concerns.

Head to head

Scanning Quality and Features edge: TurboScan™R2R3R6R11
TurboScan™ Users praise TurboScan for clear pictures of documents, smoothing out receipts, and its ability to capture notes precisely R6R29. It's noted for being useful for small to medium projects and converting to various file types R11R2. However, some users wish for OCR capability and the ability to add multiple photos from the gallery at once R3.
CamScanner CamScanner is recognized for taking good scans and sharpening pixelation . However, recent updates with AI have led to washed-out versions of documents, and the free version often includes watermarks .
Ease of Use edge: TurboScan™R2R6R23R29
TurboScan™ TurboScan is frequently described as simple, intuitive, easy to use, and self-explanatory R2R6R23R29. Users appreciate its quick scanning of receipts and documents .
CamScanner CamScanner is also noted by some as easy and simple to use for scanning and sending documents . However, other users find it not a quick breeze and annoying due to ads and payment prompts .
Reliability and Performance tieR1R4R7R9
TurboScan™ TurboScan is generally considered reliable and faultless by long-term users R11R31. However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight issues with camera lag, auto-capture not working as well, and critically, documents not emailing or taking hours to be received R1R7R9R10. There are also reports of lost scanned documents if not backed up to iCloud R4R31.
CamScanner CamScanner has reports of documents disappearing after updates and files getting stuck trying to upload R64R85. Similar to TurboScan, some users report issues with emailing PDFs, with files not being received .
Price and Value edge: TurboScan™R26R32R34R36
TurboScan™ TurboScan is a paid app, with users mentioning a one-time fee for unlimited use R46. Some recent reviews, however, express frustration about being prompted to pay after using it a few times or being charged twice R26R32R34R36.
CamScanner CamScanner operates on a free-to-download model with in-app purchases and subscriptions. Many users are highly critical of its aggressive monetization, reporting numerous pop-up ads even for paid subscribers, paywalls for basic features, and being tricked into expensive auto-renewing subscriptions R63.
Support and Data Management edge: TurboScan™R4R10R21R23
TurboScan™ TurboScan users appreciate the ability to store, archive in folders, and easily access documents R23. However, there are complaints about a lack of a backup system for files and the removal of direct support for cloud services like OneDrive and Dropbox, limiting storage to Apple's ecosystem R4R10R21R31. One user reported no reply from the support team after emailing them .
CamScanner CamScanner users appreciate its organizational capabilities for files . However, there are serious concerns about data privacy, with reports of files uploading to the cloud without a way to delete them completely, and even allegations of stealing information and dropping Trojans . There are also reports of no help support R85.
Pick TurboScan™ if

You need a straightforward, generally reliable scanner for daily use with a one-time purchase, and you prioritize ease of use and good scan quality R2R23R46.

Pick CamScanner if

You are looking for a widely used app with a free tier for occasional, basic scanning, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and aggressive upsells .

Evidence note: Recent negative reviews for TurboScan highlight issues with email delivery and cloud integration, which contrast with its high lifetime rating. CamScanner's free-to-download model leads to many negative reviews stemming from aggressive monetization tactics and subscription issues, making it difficult to assess its core functionality for paying users.

Frequently asked

Is TurboScan free to use?
TurboScan is free to download but requires a payment, often a one-time fee, to continue using it beyond a few scans, with some users reporting prompts to pay or being charged after initial use R26R32R46.
Does CamScanner have a lot of ads?
Yes, CamScanner is heavily criticized for having too many advertisements, including full-screen pop-ups, even for users who have paid for a subscription R63R72R76R81.
Can I lose my documents with these apps?
Users of both apps have reported losing scanned documents; TurboScan users mention documents disappearing if not backed up to iCloud, and CamScanner users report files disappearing after updates R4R31R64R85.
Are there issues with emailing documents from these apps?
Yes, both apps have users reporting issues with emailing documents; TurboScan users frequently mention emails not sending or taking hours to be received, while CamScanner users also report PDFs not sending or being received R9R10R13R16.

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. [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.
  4. [R11] TurboScan™ 5/5 · US The greatest scanning tool: For small to medium project you can’t go wrong with TurboScan. It never lets me down.
  5. [R23] TurboScan™ 5/5 · US Best App I ever purchased: TurboScan is the best App I ever purchased. I use it on a daily basis to scan, store, archive in folders, and forward work documents, personal documents and receipts (just to name a few uses) right from my phone. It could not be easier. I highly recommend TurboScan!
  6. [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.
  7. [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
  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. [R7] TurboScan™ 1/5 · US Auto photo doesn’t work as well as it used to: Please address
  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. [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??
  12. [R32] TurboScan™ 1/5 · GB TurboScan: Freezes until you pay 6.99. No mention of this on App Store. Misleading ad.
  13. [R34] TurboScan™ 1/5 · GB Good but been charged twice: Will update my review following refund!
  14. [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!!
  15. [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
  16. [R21] TurboScan™ 3/5 · GB Fab but why have you removed ability to save to Ondrive, Dropbox etc??: No direct support whatsoever..... In bed with Apple? I’m now using a more flexible & equally as good scanning app that allows me to store docs in whatever my business & clients use (Onedrive, Dropbox, google docs etc) as you used to, not just Apple’s storage!!!! Really p’d off about this as used to love this app.
  17. [R46] TurboScan™ 5/5 · US Pay Once Only: Pay a fee once for unlimited use. Easy and I used it since high school to university.
  18. [R63] CamScanner 3/5 · US To many advertisement: To many advertisement
  19. [R72] CamScanner 3/5 · GB Paid app and still too many adverts: Very bad experience as too many adverts & looks like spam messages popping up even though I have subscribed for the premium. It’s happening recently & must be fixed
  20. [R76] CamScanner 1/5 · US Dog water app: 500 popups
  21. [R81] CamScanner 3/5 · GB Ads are frustrating: This app became so ads depo, you will be more frustrated than the purpose you come to this app. I will for worst rating if they don’t stop more ads on this app
  22. [R31] TurboScan™ 5/5 · US Been using TurboScan for years!: I discovered TurboScan many years ago and honestly, it’s been my document-lifeline. I use it many times a week. I see people I know struggling with their documents and I always recommend TurboScan because it is faultless and so easy. Just make sure it’s backed up to iCloud because in the very beginning, I did lose my documents but no more problem with that now. Tha
  23. [R64] CamScanner 1/5 · US Sketchy Upgrade Stealing Information: There’s been a new upgrade and all the files that I’ve had scanned in the past which were important documents suddenly have disappeared. I’m super frustrated and will escalate this case because this is completely unethical.
  24. [R85] CamScanner 2/5 · US now missing last 3 months: no help support - be aware :-(
  25. [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
  26. [R16] TurboScan™ 2/5 · US Email: Sometimes it will not email to myself for hours or more

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