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

CamScanner vs iScanner

CamScanner 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner CamScanner
iScanner 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65

Choose CamScanner for better overall performance and user satisfaction.

CamScanner generally provides a more reliable and user-friendly experience compared to iScanner, despite some negative feedback regarding ads and subscriptions. Users appreciate its functionality and ease of use, while iScanner faces criticism for pricing and usability issues.

Head to head

features edge: CamScannerR5R11R26R63
CamScanner CamScanner offers a wide range of features including document scanning, PDF conversion, and file organization, which users find beneficial for various tasks R5R11R26.
iScanner iScanner is praised for its photo scanning quality but criticized for limited functionality without a subscription R63.
ease of use edge: CamScannerR5R42R50R72
CamScanner Users find CamScanner easy to use for scanning and managing documents, although some mention issues with ads disrupting the experience R5R42R50.
iScanner iScanner is described as user-friendly, but some users report it being slow and not very intuitive R72.
reliability edge: CamScannerR4R19R25R88
CamScanner CamScanner has received mixed reviews regarding reliability, with users experiencing issues like missing documents and subscription problems R4R19R25.
iScanner iScanner users report significant issues with sending emails and overall functionality, leading to frustration R88.
price/value edge: CamScannerR1R19R57R63
CamScanner CamScanner offers a free tier with in-app purchases, but users often express frustration with subscription costs and ads R1R19R57.
iScanner iScanner is criticized for its high subscription cost of $12/week after a free trial, making it hard for users to justify the expense R63R78.
support tieR25R45R61R112
CamScanner CamScanner users have reported poor support experiences, particularly with subscription issues R25R45.
iScanner iScanner users also express dissatisfaction with support, especially regarding subscription cancellations R61R112.
Pick CamScanner if

you want a feature-rich scanning app with a generally positive user experience.

Pick iScanner if

you prioritize photo scanning quality and are okay with a higher subscription cost.

Evidence note: While both apps have received negative feedback, CamScanner's overall ratings and user satisfaction appear stronger despite some issues. The free tier of both apps may lead to more complaints from non-paying users.

Frequently asked

What is the subscription cost for CamScanner and iScanner?
CamScanner offers a free tier with in-app purchases, while iScanner charges $12/week after a one-week free trial R63R78.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] CamScanner 5/5 · US Great scanner tool: Wow saw this on Facebook and it works so well. Just install it and scanned my papers in less than a minute. Works great love it and is simple to use
  2. [R11] CamScanner 5/5 · US Great convenience: I have been working in real estate sales for many many years. This tool has been instrumental and keeping all of my files organized. I highly recommend.
  3. [R26] CamScanner 5/5 · US So many apps to choose from! Don’t stress yourself out use Camscanner!!: It seems like anymore you have to use multiple apps for this attribute or instrument-tool. But there’s no need to stress if you just start using CamScanner-your life will be made easier whether it’s converting or documents to PDF or sharpening up the pixelation. Camscanner is my go to.
  4. [R63] iScanner 3/5 · US Is it really worth the $12/week?: Don’t get me wrong - this app is leagues better for photoscanning than any other app I’ve tried. The colors are vibrant, and the images are nice and aligned. My only gripes are that it doesn’t tell you about the price until you try to share your scan, and that the price is twelve dollars per week (after the one week free trial). It can only reasonably be said to b
  5. [R42] CamScanner 5/5 · US Easy to use: App works great! Easy to take pictures for time tickets. Send it via email, professional!
  6. [R50] CamScanner 5/5 · US App: Great app ,easy to use.
  7. [R72] iScanner 3/5 · GB Slow and not very intuitive: Very average
  8. [R4] 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.
  9. [R19] CamScanner 2/5 · US Tricked me: I’ve had can scanner before. Recently paid for yearly subscription and now to send multiple pdf’s you have to upgrade to a ridiculous price. I already paid for the year, so I guess I can email only one page at a time. I wouldn’t have even bought the year
  10. [R25] CamScanner 2/5 · US now missing last 3 months: no help support - be aware :-(
  11. [R88] iScanner 1/5 · US Not sending my emails: Normally I would rate this a 5, because I have loved it. Until the last few days. I'm frustrated because I've tried to send some scanned docs to my other email & it's not working. I've tried this 6-7 times on different days hoping it was a glitch. It says it was sent, but never arrives. Please Help!
  12. [R1] 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.
  13. [R57] CamScanner 1/5 · US Subscription +ads = no thanks: If you are going to ask $60 subscription fee, spare me of ads every time I open the app. And don’t add watermark in the exported files. This app used to be great, now it sucks!
  14. [R45] CamScanner 1/5 · US Scammed me out of $60: I signed up for a free trial, was told I’d be sent a reminder of when it ended, and was sent no reminder and was instead hit with a $60 charge. Scummy practice and I will be trying to get a refund.
  15. [R61] iScanner 1/5 · US Don’t use this: You need to pay to be able to use it and it’s impossible to cancel your subscription.
  16. [R112] iScanner 1/5 · GB Makes the cancel button for the pro trial absurdly hard to find: Clearly just trying to trick people into paying for another subscription, the lack of integrity from apple is to be expected but still very poor.
  17. [R78] iScanner 1/5 · US Cost: Too expensive overall. Every thing is at an add in cost weekly.

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