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Head-to-head

Tiny Scanner vs Scanner App

Tiny Scanner 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Tiny Scanner
Scanner App 4.9★ · Free + IAP 60

Tiny Scanner is a better choice for users seeking a reliable, easy-to-use scanner with a history of consistent performance, despite recent shifts to a subscription model, while Scanner App struggles with export issues and account management.

Full reviews: Tiny Scanner · Scanner App

Tiny Scanner (App A) generally offers a more consistent and user-friendly experience for document scanning and sharing, with many long-term users praising its reliability and ease of use. Scanner App (App B), while also having a strong user base, faces more recent complaints regarding export functionality, account access, and changes to its free and paid tiers.

Head to head

Features edge: Tiny ScannerR3R5R11R15
Tiny Scanner Tiny Scanner provides good clarity and contrast for documents, and users appreciate its ability to convert images into files and send them easily R3R11. It is useful for storing important files and quickly scanning and emailing receipts R5. However, some users report issues with PDF to Word conversion being garbled R3 and the app struggling to find document edges R15.
Scanner App Scanner App is praised for being a comprehensive scanner with everything needed and for its ability to handle multiple pages . However, users report significant issues with exporting documents, with some failing to send via email or to cloud services like Evernote R63R73. There are also complaints about the free version being limited to black and white scans and recent updates making it harder to scan multiple pages .
Ease of Use edge: Tiny ScannerR2R8R14R17
Tiny Scanner Many users find Tiny Scanner very convenient, easy to use, and intuitive R2R8R14R17. It is described as simple to navigate and quick for scanning and sending documents .
Scanner App Scanner App is often described as quick, easy, and intuitive by some users . However, others find the export workflow confusing R72, controls convoluted , and the process of adding multiple pages slower after updates . Some users also report issues with screen rotation .
Reliability edge: Tiny ScannerR8R10R20R22
Tiny Scanner Tiny Scanner has a long history of being reliable for many users, with some using it for years without problems R8. However, recent reviews indicate issues like freezing R10, documents not transferring to new phones R22, and in one severe case, all files being deleted after an update R20.
Scanner App Scanner App was once considered reliable by many long-term users R63. However, recent reviews highlight significant reliability issues, including documents not sending R63, freezing during email exports , and scans not being backed up to iCloud . Some users also report problems with the app not detecting borders or working properly .
Price/Value tieR1R4R6R9
Tiny Scanner Tiny Scanner has shifted to a subscription model, which has caused significant frustration among long-term users who previously paid for the app or used a free version R1R24. Some users feel scammed by the new paywall for features that were once free, like emailing PDFs R24R30. There are also complaints about aggressive upgrade prompts and ads disguised as UI elements R9.
Scanner App Scanner App also has a subscription model, with some users expressing frustration over features previously included in a one-time purchase now being behind a paywall R72R113. There are reports of double charges for different subscription tiers R79 and issues with canceling free trials leading to unexpected charges . The free version is considered useless by some due to heavy restrictions .
Support edge: Tiny ScannerR4R16R67R79
Tiny Scanner One user reported a serious issue with an accidental free trial sign-up leading to a locked Apple ID and an unpaid balance of $49.99, indicating a lack of clear resolution or support for this problem R4. Another user complained about being constantly asked to review the app even after doing so R16.
Scanner App Scanner App users report difficulties with support, particularly regarding account access and refunds. One user lost access to their account and documents despite an active subscription and received only generic password reset advice after 20 attempts R67. Another user experienced double charges and received no response from support R79. Issues with refunds for trial subscriptions were also reported, with Apple directing users back to the app, creating a loop .
Pick Tiny Scanner if

you prioritize a generally stable and easy-to-use scanning experience, especially if you're willing to pay for a subscription for consistent performance R8R14.

Pick Scanner App if

you are looking for an app with a strong history of being a 'lifesaver' for business professionals and don't mind navigating some recent UI and export challenges .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of positive lifetime reviews, but recent negative reviews for both highlight issues related to subscription models and functionality. Scanner App's negative reviews are more focused on critical issues like exporting and account access, while Tiny Scanner's are more about the shift to paid features and occasional glitches.

Frequently asked

Is Tiny Scanner truly free?
Tiny Scanner offers a free version, but many features that were once free, such as emailing PDFs or scanning more than a few pages, are now behind a paid subscription or trial R12R24R30R36.
Does Scanner App offer a lifetime purchase option?
Scanner App has moved towards a subscription model, with some users who previously paid for a 'Plus' or 'Pro' lifetime license now finding that new features or even existing functionalities are gated behind an 'Ultra' subscription R72R101R113R115.
Can I trust Tiny Scanner with my files?
While many users have successfully stored and managed files with Tiny Scanner for years R5R57, one user reported that all their files were deleted after an app update R20, and another had issues transferring files to a new phone R22.
What are the main issues with Scanner App?
The main issues with Scanner App include documents failing to send or export R63R73, problems with account access and password resets R67, scans not being backed up to iCloud , and a confusing user experience for some features R72.

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. [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. [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
  12. [R1] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · US Scam: They keep changing the name and charging for the app again.
  13. [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!
  14. [R6] Tiny Scanner 3/5 · US SUBSCRIPTION AHEAD!: App works very well but does come with a paid feature
  15. [R9] Tiny Scanner 3/5 · US Ad pretending to be UI: Just experienced an advertisement in the bottom bar pretending to be part of the UI that made it seem like a “confirm” button. Tapped it rather than the actual UI and it brought up the App Store for a second app for PDFs. Definitely not a good experience feeling scammed.
  16. [R16] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · US Stop asking me to keep reviewing the app!: The app works but I keep getting asked to review it even though I already did. One star for the frustration.
  17. [R67] Scanner App 1/5 · US I cannot recommend: I have used Genius Scan for about eight or nine years. I loved it. At the end of last year I lost access of my account and could never access my documents again. I was told to reset my password which I have done at least 20 times. That is the only support I’ve received and that is not OK. I just renewed my subscription March 2026 and still have not been able to access my accou
  18. [R79] Scanner App 1/5 · US Double charge: I have been trying to get in contact with you guys through email. I have been charged for basic and ultra for quite some time now and I have not heard back from anyone. I don’t see how I can cancel the basic and keep the ultra as it does not give me the option. I have sent screen shots of the charges coming out of my account and screenshots of what shows as my subscription type. I h
  19. [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.
  20. [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.
  21. [R30] Tiny Scanner 1/5 · GB “1 free share left”: Lmaooo, scam. Used to be a normal app
  22. [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???
  23. [R72] Scanner App 3/5 · US Outdated UX: Overall I find the export workflow confusing and wish I could designate a local path as the default location for scans to go. I would like to integrate with my Nextcloud instance but that is not easy. I also don’t appreciate that there’s an “ultra” tier of subscription with supposedly more sync options gated behind that, when I already paid for the app a decade ago. Edit: developer r
  24. [R101] Scanner App 1/5 · GB Ultimate version defect: For iOS 15.8.7 for which the Ultimate version does download, the character recognition does not work. The very same OCR did function before in the mere Plus version, for which I have already paid for a life licence (including its full initial functionality). Reluctantly, understanding that maybe the developers need to make a living, and that their initial business plan was
  25. [R113] Scanner App 1/5 · GB Being forced to pay more🤬: I paid for the life time plus account but with the ultra update there is additional subscription model. It wouldn’t have upset me if it hadn’t let me down on the day when I actually needed to scan and send some documents. I feel very let down after paying for the previously full package. Poor service in a bid to expand. Now I’m hoping Apple will bring in the features to
  26. [R115] Scanner App 2/5 · GB Been using this for years on Pro until…: Today when I’ve tried to do my daily accounting and bookkeeping to be welcomed with an error loop saying I’ve an expired licence key. I’ve paid for the upgrade previously when there was three upgrade options and since they’ve downgraded it to standard or Ultra I can no longer add any new documents to my scans. Up until this point it’s been working flawlessl
  27. [R57] Tiny Scanner 5/5 · US Life changing: You need to get this free ap! I have not lost anything since getting it. Make everything a PDF and email it to yourself so you will never say “where is that I remember seeing it when it came in the mail!!!??”
  28. [R63] Scanner App 3/5 · US Worked great for a long time but no longer: This app was amazing and always reliable for a long time. Unfortunately, it no longer sends documents. I’ve tried sending documents to my email multiple times over the last two months and nothing. It acts like it sends but the documents never arrive. I may try uninstalling and reinstalling, to see if that fixes it. But it is very unfortunate that it has
  29. [R73] Scanner App 1/5 · US Working app is hard: Always have hard time exporting documents

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