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CamScanner vs Scanner App. JPG

CamScanner 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner CamScanner
Scanner App. JPG 4.8★ · Free to download 40

CamScanner is the better choice for users seeking a more established scanning app with a broader range of features, despite its aggressive monetization tactics, while Scanner App. JPG is plagued by high subscription costs and export limitations.

Full reviews: CamScanner · Scanner App. JPG

CamScanner, with its higher lifetime rating and larger user base, offers a more comprehensive scanning experience, though it faces criticism for excessive ads and subscription practices. Scanner App. JPG, while praised for its ease of use, is severely hampered by a very expensive weekly subscription model that prevents basic functionality like exporting documents without payment.

Head to head

Features and Functionality edge: CamScannerR11R13R24R26
CamScanner CamScanner is praised for its ability to organize files, convert documents to PDF, sharpen pixelation, and handle multiple pages, making it a useful tool for real estate and general document management R11R26. However, some users report issues with the 'enhance' feature after updates, finding it less effective than before R24. There are also complaints about the inability to compress images to PDF without a premium subscription and difficulties with emailing converted PDFs R47R13.
Scanner App. JPG Scanner App. JPG is noted for its ability to scan well, organize scans in folders, and auto-capture documents . Users find it easy to use for scanning and exporting to PDF . However, a significant drawback is that users cannot export documents or save multiple pages without paying for a subscription R66.
Ease of Use edge: Scanner App. JPGR5R23R26R42
CamScanner Many users find CamScanner easy to use, quick to scan papers, and convenient for sending documents R5R23R42. It's described as a 'go-to app' for converting and organizing documents R26. However, some users find the application 'never a quick breeze' .
Scanner App. JPG Scanner App. JPG is frequently described as easy to use, quick, and simple for scanning and exporting . Users appreciate its straightforward interface for scanning and organizing .
Reliability and Performance edge: CamScannerR4R8R9R13
CamScanner CamScanner generally performs well for many users, with some calling it 'perfect' and 'excellent' R8. However, recent reviews indicate issues such as files disappearing after upgrades R4, documents getting stuck during upload R9, and problems with emailing PDFs R13. Some users also report the app becoming slow due to excessive ads .
Scanner App. JPG Scanner App. JPG works well for scanning and processing documents on iPhones . However, there are reports of the app freezing, going black, and shutting down, especially on iPads .
Price and Value edge: CamScannerR1R6R7R12
CamScanner CamScanner is criticized for its aggressive monetization, with many users complaining about constant payment prompts, paywalls, and the app not being truly free R7R15. There are numerous reports of users being charged for subscriptions without clear consent, automatic renewals without notification, and high annual fees R1R18R27. Users also complain about ads even after paying for a subscription R6R12.
Scanner App. JPG Scanner App. JPG is widely criticized for its extremely high subscription cost, with many users reporting charges of $9.99 or $15 per week R64R66R69R70. Users feel it's not worth the price for basic scanning functionality and that it's a 'scam' due to the paywall for exporting documents R64. Many also report being charged after canceling free trials or without clear consent R70.
Support and Transparency tieR1R4R25R27
CamScanner CamScanner users report a lack of transparency regarding subscription renewals and benefits R1. There are complaints about no help or support when files go missing R25 and difficulty getting refunds R27. Some users also express concerns about privacy and security, citing claims of information stealing and Trojans R4.
Scanner App. JPG Scanner App. JPG users report issues with canceling subscriptions from within the app and difficulty contacting support for refunds . Many feel tricked by the free trial model that automatically charges high weekly fees if not canceled correctly R70.
Pick CamScanner if

You need a feature-rich scanning app for organizing documents and converting to PDF, and are willing to navigate its aggressive monetization and occasional ad interruptions R11R26. You prioritize a more established app with a larger user base, despite recent negative reviews about subscription practices R1R18R27.

Pick Scanner App. JPG if

You need a very simple, easy-to-use scanner for basic tasks and are prepared to pay a high weekly subscription for exporting documents .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews focusing on aggressive subscription practices and high costs, which skews their recent sentiment compared to their high lifetime ratings. For Scanner App. JPG, almost all negative reviews are about the price and subscription model, indicating a strong free-vs-paid asymmetry where the 'free to download' aspect leads to frustration when core functions are paywalled at a very high weekly rate.

Frequently asked

Is CamScanner truly free?
CamScanner is free to download and use for basic scanning, but many core features like compressing images to PDF, removing watermarks, and sending multiple PDFs are paywalled, and users report frequent ads even with a subscription R15R47R51R57.
What are the main complaints about Scanner App. JPG's pricing?
The main complaint about Scanner App. JPG's pricing is its extremely high weekly subscription cost, often reported as $9.99 or $15 per week, which is required to export scanned documents R64R66R69R70. Many users feel this is excessive for a scanning app and report being charged unexpectedly after free trials R70.
Do either of these apps have issues with unwanted charges?
Yes, both apps have significant complaints about unwanted charges; CamScanner users report automatic annual subscription renewals without notification and charges after free trials R1R18R27R45, while Scanner App. JPG users frequently report being charged $9.99 or $15 weekly after free trials or without clear consent, with difficulty canceling or getting refunds R70.

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. [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.
  2. [R13] CamScanner 1/5 · US PDF to email: Paid for the subscription tried four times to email a picture converted to PDF to my email and haven’t seen it yet. Not a good start.
  3. [R24] CamScanner 3/5 · GB Again, AI makes everything worse: I’m a subscriber because I need this app for work. It used to take perfect scans - the enhance feature still made the detail of the original visible. Now it’s either an au naturel scan (I don’t need to pay for an App to do that, the phone camera does that) or a completely washed-out version barely recognisable from the original. Can I have my old app back please,
  4. [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.
  5. [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
  6. [R23] CamScanner 5/5 · US Love this app: This is my go to app for sending docs. It’s SO easy and convenient.
  7. [R42] CamScanner 5/5 · US Easy to use: App works great! Easy to take pictures for time tickets. Send it via email, professional!
  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. [R8] CamScanner 5/5 · US perfect: perfect
  10. [R9] CamScanner 3/5 · GB It needs improvement: Sometimes it gets stuck trying uploading some documents and it keeps asking for payment option . Over all a good product
  11. [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.
  12. [R6] 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
  13. [R7] CamScanner 1/5 · US Money: Everything costs money and that's not pleasant. · translated
  14. [R12] 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
  15. [R25] CamScanner 2/5 · US now missing last 3 months: no help support - be aware :-(
  16. [R27] CamScanner 1/5 · US CamScammer: I signed up for the free trial. I used it once. After 2 months to my surprise I was charged $6.99/week. I wasn’t aware of signing up for any subscription. I requested for a refund and was declined. Be aware! This is how they will get you
  17. [R15] CamScanner 3/5 · GB It’s not free: It’s not free
  18. [R47] CamScanner 1/5 · US Absolute garbage.: It isn’t possible to compress the images from the app into a pdf file without purchasing the premium subscription. You can barely do anything without buying the stupid subscription. It also prompts you to buy it with almost every click you make. Do not purchase the stupid subscription ever. Do not support the creators of this app. They don’t deserve it. The only positive thing a
  19. [R51] CamScanner 1/5 · US bad: cannot remove the watermark unless you paid. notice this before you download it
  20. [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!
  21. [R64] Scanner App. JPG 1/5 · US Subscription required: if you are looking for a free scanner, don't waste your time with this. It is also priced extremely high for what it does.
  22. [R66] Scanner App. JPG 3/5 · US $9.99 Weekly Subscription: App works great but charges $9.99 per week if you want to export the documents you send.
  23. [R69] Scanner App. JPG 3/5 · US Expensive. Works.: Good little tool, but it’s really really really expensive for $15 a week. That’s just not worth it to have something that turns a picture into a PDF. Use the free trial for three days then cancel subscription. I used it for exactly 10 minutes and I’m canceling it and removing it from my phone however it’s a fantastic tool and it works really well. It was $15 a year. I might cons
  24. [R70] Scanner App. JPG 1/5 · US Scam: Charges $9.99 a WEEK if you forget to cancel after the free trial. It is most definitely not worth even a one time $9.99 charge.
  25. [R18] CamScanner 3/5 · GB App ok, auto-membership needs serious attention though: I signed up to this app to scan 1 document. It required a free trial which usually means I don't use them, but I was on something of a time crunch & did it anyways thinking if I forgot to cancel it was likely to be just a couple of quid. Well, no, despite having what looks like over a dozen tiers of membership levels & pricing, I was automati
  26. [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.

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