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Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents vs CamScanner

Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 4.9★ · Free to download 65
Winner CamScanner
CamScanner 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

CamScanner is generally preferred for its core scanning functionality and ease of use, despite significant issues with aggressive monetization and ads, while Scanner Pro faces recent criticism for reliability and unwanted AI features.

Full reviews: Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents · CamScanner

CamScanner is widely praised for its scanning capabilities and convenience, though many users are frustrated by its aggressive subscription model and frequent ads. Scanner Pro, while historically reliable, has seen a decline in recent user satisfaction due to new AI features, frequent crashes, and a shift to a subscription-heavy model.

Head to head

Scanning Quality & Features tieR1R5R7R8
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents Scanner Pro users historically found it to be an excellent tool for scanning, with good OCR and auto-capture R5R8. However, recent updates, particularly those involving AI, have negatively impacted scanning quality for some, leading to incorrect page sizing and unclear lines for specific documents like music R1R7.
CamScanner CamScanner is highly regarded for its scanning capabilities, with users frequently calling it a 'great scanner tool' that works 'so well' and is 'easy to use' . It's noted for converting documents to PDF and sharpening pixelation . However, some recent updates with AI have also led to washed-out scans, making details less visible .
Ease of Use edge: CamScannerR22R23R27R33
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents Scanner Pro was historically praised for being 'easy to use' and 'simple' R23R33. However, recent updates have added 'extra steps' and 'convoluted paths' to get things done, frustrating some long-time users R22. The automatic scanning feature also seems to have changed, making it less convenient for some R27.
CamScanner CamScanner is frequently described as 'easy to use' and 'convenient' for scanning and sending documents . Users appreciate its straightforward process for scanning papers quickly . However, some find the application 'NEVER a quick breeze' .
Reliability & Performance tieR3R5R16R19
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents Scanner Pro, once considered 'very reliable' and without 'any issues' for years, has recently experienced significant problems R3R5. Users report frequent crashes, especially after updates, sometimes in the middle of scanning multiple documents R3R16R19. Some users also report issues with auto-sync to cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive, and even loss of entire libraries after updates .
CamScanner CamScanner generally performs well for scanning documents . However, some users report issues with documents getting stuck during upload and problems with emailing converted PDFs . A significant concern is that some users have reported files disappearing after upgrades R85.
Price & Value tieR10R13R25R28
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents Scanner Pro has shifted to a subscription model, which has angered many long-time users who previously purchased the app or lifetime licenses R25R28R50. The free version is now considered 'useless' by some, due to intrusive watermarks that cover the entire document, making basic functionality paywalled R10R37R46. Some users also report being charged for multiple subscriptions or unclear pricing R13.
CamScanner CamScanner is widely criticized for its aggressive monetization, with users complaining about constant payment prompts, numerous full-screen ads even for paying subscribers, and a paywall for basic features R63R66R72. Many users feel tricked into subscriptions or auto-renewals without clear notification, with charges like $6.99/week or $60 annually R61.
Support tieR58R60R61R85
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents Scanner Pro users have reported non-existent support, with one user stating they sent 'hundreds of technical reports' without a response R60. Another mentioned customer support being a 'joke' with a 'useless bot' R58.
CamScanner CamScanner users have also reported a lack of helpful support, especially when dealing with issues like missing files R85 or problems with subscriptions and refunds R61.
Pick Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents if

you prioritize a clean, ad-free experience and are willing to pay for a subscription, especially if you've been a long-time user satisfied with its core scanning capabilities before recent updates R5R8.

Pick CamScanner if

you need a widely used, generally effective scanner for quick document processing and are prepared to navigate aggressive ads and subscription prompts R63, or if you are careful to manage free trials and subscriptions to avoid unexpected charges .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to recent updates and monetization strategies, which heavily influence the perception of their current value and reliability compared to their high lifetime ratings. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is particularly strong for both, as free users of both apps express frustration over watermarks and paywalls, while paid users of CamScanner still report ads.

Frequently asked

Does Scanner Pro have a free version?
Yes, Scanner Pro offers a free version, but recent updates have made it largely 'useless' for many users due to intrusive watermarks covering the entire document, which can only be removed by paying for a premium subscription R10R37R46R48.
Are there ads in CamScanner?
Yes, CamScanner has frequent and aggressive ads, with users reporting 'too many advertisement' and '500 popups' even after paying for a premium subscription R63R66R72R76.
Have recent updates affected Scanner Pro's functionality?
Yes, recent updates to Scanner Pro have introduced unwanted AI features that force auto-selection of page size, causing users to manually adjust every page R1R7, and have led to frequent app crashes R3R16R19.
Do either of these apps have issues with subscriptions or unexpected charges?
Both apps have significant issues with subscriptions and unexpected charges; Scanner Pro users report being charged for multiple subscriptions or having previously purchased features moved behind new paywalls R13R25R28R50, while CamScanner users frequently report being tricked into auto-renewing expensive subscriptions, sometimes without prior notification, with charges like $6.99/week or $60 annually R61.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US “update” took away the ability to preselect doc size: The app worked fine until the developer decided to force auto select page size on all scans. Silly “update” causes me to have to adjust size of every single page manually because their stupid AI thought the page is legal size while it’s actually A5. I’ll delete the app and download something else that uses common sense.
  2. [R5] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 5/5 · US Great tool!: I’ve been using Scanner Pro for years. It’s an excellent tool. Never any issues.
  3. [R7] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US Ruined perfect app with AI: This app used to be perfection. AI has ruined it. My default page size setting for ALL documents was letter. I want 99% of what I scan to be letter. Their new AI now sets the size to what it think it is. If I scan 15 pages and it makes them ledger, I have to change every page, doubling my workload. This happens even if I turn off the AI. They have removed the default pa
  4. [R8] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 5/5 · US Solid App: I've been using this app for over 10 years and it's been amazing for me. I really enjoy the auto capture figure of the document scanner and the ability to send the photos through various emails.
  5. [R22] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 2/5 · US They keep adding extra steps to getting things done.: It now takes twice as many clicks to get things done as it once did. The pathetic designers thinks wasting time with convoluted paths to get work done makes their product better. As I've said before, I will not renew my subscription b/c they just keep adding useless steps to make people think they're improving the app. My iPhone can do the same
  6. [R23] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 5/5 · US So simple: Love the scanner so easy!
  7. [R27] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 3/5 · GB REVISED REVIEW … from originally ‘Really impressed!’ to ‘DOWNHEARTED’: REVISED REVIEW: Something has changed. The automatic facility doesn’t seem to work anymore. The scanner used to select, focus, scan…. allowing me to turn a page in a book, or place a new document. Now, there’s an option to scan two pages of a book simultaneously… requiring an enormous feat for two-handed bipeds.. but a piec
  8. [R33] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 3/5 · GB Excellent and handy scanner: I use this app to send documents all the time. It’s accurate and very easy to use.
  9. [R3] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 3/5 · US Keeps crashing: I’ve been using this app for years. It’s been very reliable so far, but it keeps crashing since the latest upgrade. Very frustrating.
  10. [R16] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US Frequent crashes: This App crashes all the time in the middle of a simple two-document capture. I’ve used it for years with great success, but in the last 6-months it’s been awful.
  11. [R19] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 2/5 · US Latest update crashed: After it asked about some AI slop page detection it started crashing a few seconds after opening.
  12. [R10] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US Watermark. Useless app: I used to use this app all the time. It WAS great for easy scanning. But now it’s behind a paywall if you don’t want to submit all your assignments with an embarrassing watermark. Come on guys. Really? You could have put ads on it and it would have been fine.
  13. [R13] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US Subscription pricing on that are not listed in the App Store: I have found that I was being charged two separate subscriptions however I was led to believe based on information listed the certain tools were included that one of the subscriptions was supposed to be included with Scanner Pro plus that I was being charged for the Scanner Pro plus $7.99 a week in Scanner Pro expense report for and $$4
  14. [R25] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US No matter how much you pay they want more: I’ve purchased every product this company ever put out. Then they went to a subscription model and stopped supporting the lifetime licenses they had previously sold. Even then, I understood and would subscribe to app during times I was using the app to do more than take a picture of a document and name it. So long as I had the original core functionality,
  15. [R28] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US Bought and now have to buy again.: I purchased this app several years ago and have loved it but now I have to buy an annual subscription. I thought paying for the app in the beginning was good enough, but they decided they needed to continue monetizing it so now it’s a subscription model.
  16. [R58] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US Bought Pro, Got Nothing: The moment this app was released, I purchased it because it seemed genuinely useful and promising. I paid for the Pro version in full. After recent updates, the app has effectively stripped me of access to what I already paid for and now aggressively pushes a monthly subscription instead. The “restore purchase” function is completely broken and does absolutely nothing. Cus
  17. [R60] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 2/5 · GB Crashes permanently: It was a great app back in the days. I used it since 2016. Since 2024 it started to crash and glitch again and again every single time I tried to use it. I have send hundreds of technical reports generated by the same app to support team. Nothing has changed and no one contacted me back. In my opinion this is the best way to start showing your customers you don’t need them any
  18. [R61] CamScanner 1/5 · US Scamcanner: These jerks renewed my annual subscription without letting me know in advance that I would not receive all or most of the benefits included in the subscription last year when I signed up for it. Though the service in general is helpful, I cannot at all recommend the subscription because the developers are obviously not trustworthy.
  19. [R85] CamScanner 2/5 · US now missing last 3 months: no help support - be aware :-(
  20. [R37] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US No free export: Being able to export without a watermark is not a premium feature. These are the table stakes. If I can’t do that the app is useless. I am not letting you extort me for basic functionality.
  21. [R46] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US Free version is useless now: This app used to be great. It scans well and the free version had a small watermark at the bottom of each page that didn’t interfere with being able to see the pages. Now there are tons of watermarks covering every single page, so it is completely worthless to download this app unless you want to pay for the premium version.
  22. [R48] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 2/5 · US The free version is no longer useful: I don’t use it often, so I don’t want to pay their high price. Just recently they added an obnoxious watermark ALL OVER THE DOCUMENT which can only be removed by paying. A watermark in the margin is OK; obscuring the text is NOT. Unless they change this soon, I will be finding another app to use.
  23. [R63] CamScanner 3/5 · US To many advertisement: To many advertisement
  24. [R66] CamScanner 3/5 · US Annoying: Every time we access, a Temu propaganda pops in, if we are paying for the app, there should be no problem accessing it
  25. [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
  26. [R76] CamScanner 1/5 · US Dog water app: 500 popups
  27. [R50] Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents 1/5 · US Changes to Monthly Unethical: I bought this app when it first came out, and had access to everything. A couple days ago, I was able to mark up a document. Now it’s behind a paywall. I shouldn’t have to pay for a feature I paid for when I purchased the app.

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