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Head-to-head

Tiny Scanner vs Scanner App. JPG

Tiny Scanner 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Tiny Scanner
Scanner App. JPG 4.8★ · Free to download 40

Tiny Scanner is the better choice for a document scanning app, offering a more reliable experience and better value, despite recent shifts to a subscription model and some user frustration.

Full reviews: Tiny Scanner · Scanner App. JPG

Tiny Scanner (App A) generally provides a more reliable and user-friendly scanning experience, with many long-term users praising its efficiency and clarity. Scanner App. JPG (App B) is plagued by aggressive and confusing subscription practices, with many users feeling scammed by its high weekly fees and inability to export documents without payment.

Head to head

Features edge: Tiny ScannerR3R5R11R15
Tiny Scanner Tiny Scanner users appreciate its ability to focus on images, convert to PDF, and organize files, making it useful for business and personal use R3R5. It offers good clarity and contrast in documents R11. However, some users report issues with PDF to Word conversion being garbled R3 and the app struggling to find edges sometimes R15.
Scanner App. JPG Scanner App. JPG is noted for scanning well, organizing scans in folders , and having auto-capture . Users also mention it's good for school and can save multiple scans to one file . However, a major limitation is the inability to export documents without a subscription R66.
Ease of Use edge: Tiny ScannerR2R8R14R17
Tiny Scanner Tiny Scanner is consistently praised for being easy to use, convenient, quick, and simple for scanning and sending documents R2R8R14R17. It allows for scanning multiple pages and sending to different recipients easily .
Scanner App. JPG Scanner App. JPG is described as easy to use, quick, and simple by some users . It also has auto-capture . However, the constant bombardment of subscription requests hinders the user experience .
Reliability edge: Tiny ScannerR8R10R15R20
Tiny Scanner Many long-term users of Tiny Scanner attest to its reliability and consistent performance over years R8. However, some recent reviews mention issues like freezing constantly R10, the blue box bouncing around R15, not detecting borders , inability to discard single pages , and files being deleted after updates R20.
Scanner App. JPG Scanner App. JPG users report issues with the app freezing and shutting down and not processing documents on iPad . Many users also complain about being charged even after canceling trials or without clear consent, indicating unreliable billing practices R70R73R82.
Price/Value edge: Tiny ScannerR1R12R18R24
Tiny Scanner Tiny Scanner has shifted from a free or one-time purchase model to a subscription, which has caused significant frustration among long-time users who feel features they paid for are now behind a paywall R1R18R24R28. Some find the monthly subscription expensive for occasional use R12. However, some paying users still find it inexpensive and worth the money for its full suite of editing tools .
Scanner App. JPG Scanner App. JPG is widely criticized for its extremely high weekly subscription cost, often cited as $9.99 or $15 per week R64R66R69R70. Users feel it's not worth the price for basic scanning functionality R69 and many feel it's a scam due to deceptive free trial practices and forced subscriptions to export files R64R70R73.
Support tieR4R22R36R73
Tiny Scanner Some Tiny Scanner users report issues with accidental free trial sign-ups leading to locked Apple IDs and unpaid balances, with no clear resolution mentioned in the reviews R4. There are also reports of inability to restore subscriptions or transfer files to new phones R22, and being charged for an 'upgraded' version despite having an active subscription R36.
Scanner App. JPG Scanner App. JPG users frequently report being charged even after canceling free trials, with difficulty getting refunds from Apple R73. Some mention being double-charged and having no success contacting support . The app also makes it difficult to cancel subscriptions from within the app itself R86.
Pick Tiny Scanner if

You need a generally reliable and easy-to-use scanner app for regular document scanning and sharing, and are willing to pay for a subscription, understanding that some features are now behind a paywall R8R14.

Pick Scanner App. JPG if

You absolutely need a very basic, quick scan for a one-off task and are extremely diligent about canceling free trials immediately and understanding potentially high weekly costs .

Evidence note: The evidence for Scanner App. JPG (App B) is heavily skewed towards negative experiences regarding its pricing and subscription model, with very few detailed positive reviews about its core functionality beyond 'easy to use'. Tiny Scanner (App A) has a broader range of feedback, including many positive long-term user experiences, but also significant recent complaints about its shift to a subscription model.

Frequently asked

Is Tiny Scanner truly free?
Tiny Scanner is free to download, but many essential features, including emailing PDFs and sharing documents, now require a paid subscription, which has frustrated long-time users R24R28R30. There is a free trial, but it requires signing up and then canceling R12.
How much does Scanner App. JPG cost?
Scanner App. JPG is free to download but requires a subscription to export documents, with many users reporting a cost of $9.99 or $15 per week, which is considered very expensive R64R66R69R70.
Can I trust the free trial for Scanner App. JPG?
Many users report being charged even after canceling the free trial for Scanner App. JPG, with some experiencing multiple charges and difficulty getting refunds from Apple R70R73R82. It is advised to be extremely cautious and cancel directly from your iPhone's subscription settings R86.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Tiny Scanner 3/5 · US Mike R.: Love how it focuses on my image and then puts it into a file for me but when I converted from PDF to Word, it’s very garbled
  2. [R5] Tiny Scanner 5/5 · US Best work app!: I use this app for storing all my important files on the go. Very useful for my Real Estate business!
  3. [R11] Tiny Scanner 5/5 · US Great scans with a simple touch.: Easy, always great clarity & contrast in documents. Go to solution for scanning.
  4. [R15] Tiny Scanner 3/5 · GB When it works it works: Probably 20% of the time the blue box is bouncing around a simple white piece of paper document it eventually snaps a photo of about 1/8th of the page.
  5. [R2] Tiny Scanner 5/5 · US Very convenient app: Good performance
  6. [R8] Tiny Scanner 5/5 · US Tiny Scanner: I LOVE this app. I’ve been using it for years and it is so easy to send documents with it.
  7. [R14] Tiny Scanner 5/5 · US Excellent product!: The efficiency and ease of use, are impressive
  8. [R17] Tiny Scanner 5/5 · US Very useful: I love this tiny scanner because it’s easy to use and helps me do my job better. It comes in handy to use my phone and not have to find a scanner to use.
  9. [R10] Tiny Scanner 2/5 · US Freezing constantly: What is happening to this app?
  10. [R20] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · US Deleted all my files.: Your company deleted all my files. The app was updated and everything is gone. I will not renew my subscription when it expires.
  11. [R1] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · US Scam: They keep changing the name and charging for the app again.
  12. [R12] Tiny Scanner 3/5 · GB No good for occasional use: For occasional scans this gets expensive as monthly subscription and no free version - like restricted to just 5 scans per week. There is a free trial but too much hassle as have to sign up then cancel. Will continue to use document scan option in iOS Files app.
  13. [R18] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · US Terrible app: Initially bought it few years ago and now with the subscription model it sucks…don’t buy waste of money and time
  14. [R24] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · US Great but…: I’ve used the app for years, and it has been great! However, you now have to pay to email yourself the PDFs. I use it to submit receipts for work, and my work isn’t paying for the app, so, unfortunately, I will be finding another app to use going forward. To the devs, it is not free, if you have to pay.
  15. [R4] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · US Error: Hello! I accidentally signed up for a free trial of the Tiny Scanner app. I intended to cancel it, but now I have an unpaid balance of $49.99 and my Apple ID is completely locked. I also have $10 of my own money stuck on this balance. Could you please waive/cancel this unpaid balance and unlock my Apple ID? Thank you!
  16. [R22] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · US Can not restore subscription and files not transferring to new phone: App and subscription not transferring to new iPhone
  17. [R36] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · GB Elnur S: This guys are scammers! I am a client of the Tiny Scanner for more than 7 years now, and my current subscription is paid until 15 of November 2025. Despite of the valid subscription application doesn’t allow me to scan more than one page and requires to pay more for “upgraded” version of the App. Then the question is what for I have paid £24,99???
  18. [R73] Scanner App. JPG 1/5 · US Do not download this app!: I am extremely frustrated with my experience. I downloaded the Scanner app and canceled the free trial the same day. I did not continue using the app beyond that initial day, yet I was still charged for three consecutive weeks - $10.79 each time - totaling $32.37. I have since disputed this with Apple and they refuse to provide a refund.
  19. [R28] Tiny Scanner 2/5 · GB Shame: Big big shame many features that were once free now sit behind a paywall. I remember paying for this originally, now they’ve taken those features you paid for away. Signs of classic U.S business practices. Avoid.
  20. [R30] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · GB “1 free share left”: Lmaooo, scam. Used to be a normal app
  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. [R82] Scanner App. JPG 1/5 · US TOOK 60 BUCKS OUT OF MY ACCOUNT IN 4 WEEKS: I never signed up for a weekly subscription for 15 bucks, please check your subscriptions
  26. [R86] Scanner App. JPG 1/5 · US Shady app: Beware, you need to provide payment info to start a trial which cannot be canceled from the app. You need to cancel from your iPhones subscription settings

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