iScanner
iScanner is a mobile-first scanning and document management app for turning paper documents into digital files.
What iScanner is
iScanner is a mobile-first scanning and document management app for turning paper documents into digital files. Available on the web, iOS, and Android, it includes automatic capture, multipage PDF creation, and OCR that converts scans into editable text in 23 languages. AI tools can crop scans and correct perspective, blur, and other document distortions. Its editor supports signing, merging and splitting PDFs, reordering pages, annotations, text edits, images, shapes, and watermarks. Files can be exported as PDF, JPG, or TXT, emailed, or sent to a fax app. The free version includes 200 MB of cloud storage; exports to PDF, JPG, or PPT are limited to five documents per day, and distortion removal to three documents. Pro storage is offered in 10 GB or 100 GB packages, but no current public price is stated. Documents are stored locally by default, with optional cloud syncing. The app also includes Math, Count, and Area modes; Math mode requires a subscription. The maker says it adheres to EU GDPR and CCPA, and is based in the United States. iScanner was founded in 2015.
Good
- OCR converts scans into editable text in 23 languages
- PDF editing includes signing, merging, and splitting
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
- Documents are stored locally by default
Watch out
- Free exports are limited to five documents per day
- Free distortion removal is limited to three documents
- Math mode requires a subscription
Who it suits
It suits people digitizing and editing documents for personal use, education, remote work, or small businesses. Users needing frequent free exports should consider the daily document limit.
Verdict
iScanner combines scanning, OCR, PDF editing, and mobile and web access. The free plan has daily export and distortion-removal limits, while paid storage options are available without a public current price listed here.
The facts
Each one read from iScanner's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Additional tools
- The app includes Math, Count, and Area modes; the FAQ says Math mode requires a subscription.checked 8 Oct 2026
- AI scanning
- Its AI features include automatic cropping and distortion correction for scans.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The site presents iScanner for small businesses, remote work, education, and personal use.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Auto capture
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Cloud integrations
- An iScanner guide says users can import files from Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Cloud storage
- The free version includes 200 MB of cloud storage; Pro offers 10 GB or 100 GB packages.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Cloud sync
- The homepage describes free cloud storage and file sync for accessing documents from a phone, tablet, or desktop across platforms.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- iScanner says it adheres to the EU GDPR and CCPA.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Document editing
- The site lists e-signing, merging and splitting PDFs, reordering and adding pages, annotating, editing or hiding text, and adding images, shapes, and watermarks.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Multipage PDF
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- OCR
- The app offers OCR and says it converts scans into editable text in 23 languages.checked 9 Oct 2026
- OCR included
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Other tools
- The product page lists Math, Count, and Area modes, including object counting and creating 3D room plans with surface-area calculations.checked 9 Oct 2026
- PDF editing
- The editor supports signing, merging and splitting documents, reordering pages, annotations, text edits, images, shapes, and watermarks.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing visibility
- The maker says current website subscription plans and prices are shown in the account’s Subscriptions section, so it does not state a public current price on this page.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Android app
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- iOS app
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Platforms
- iScanner is available on iOS, Android, and the Web, with documents manageable from the website.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2015checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The maker identifies BP Mobile as the company and says the iScanner team is based in the US and has worked on the app since 2015.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Free-tier limits
- The free version allows exports to PDF, JPG, or PPT for 5 documents per day and limits distortion removal to 3 documents.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Free-trial availability
- The maker says some website subscription plans may offer a free trial, but the page does not specify its duration or current availability.checked 8 Oct 2026
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