CamScanner
8.4#3 in scanner appsFrom $59.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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PaperScanner
7.6#22 in scanner appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CamScanner | PaperScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Android app | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia |
| iOS app | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The download page offers Android and iOS apps, Windows and Mac downloads, and online PDF tools. | The maker links to Google Play for Android and the Apple App Store for iOS; the App Store listing also says it is designed for iPad and is not verified for macOS. |
| Purpose | CamScanner captures documents, forms, slides, and whiteboards with a phone and turns them into PDFs. | PaperScanner uses a phone camera to scan physical documents and turn them into high-quality PDFs. |
| Security | The maker says CamScanner holds ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, and ISO/IEC 20000 certifications. | The Google Play listing reports that the developer declares no data collected and no data shared with third parties. |
| Support | The maker provides in-app feedback routes and lists [email protected] for further assistance. | Pawaka Labs says it typically replies within one business day and offers support by email or Discord. |
CamScanner plans
- BasicFree
- Premium Account (1 Month)$9.99 a month
- Premium Account(1 year)$59.99 a year
PaperScanner plans
- Premium—
- BasicFree
- PaperScanner Premium - Monthly$9.99 a month
- PaperScanner Premium - Yearly$19.99 a year
Pick CamScanner if…
CamScanner suits people who need to capture paper materials as PDFs, extract text, and manage or share files across devices. It may also suit users who need PDF editing tools or listed cloud integrations.
Pick PaperScanner if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.