Head-to-head · Mobile Scanning Apps
Scanner Pro vs DocuWare
Scanner Pro leads on 0 checks, DocuWare on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreScanner Pro · 8.4/10
- Free planonly Scanner Pro
- Free trialonly Scanner Pro
- Most featuresScanner Pro · 5 of 6
Scanner Pro scores higher on our rubric for mobile scanning apps: 8.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Scanner Pro is the better fit for apple users needing advanced scan organization. DocuWare is the better fit for businesses needing scanning inside document workflows.
- Scanner Pro fits best
Apple users needing advanced scan organization
- DocuWare fits best
Businesses needing scanning inside document workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Scanner Pro 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | DocuWare 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #7 in Mobile Scanning Apps | #8 in Mobile Scanning Apps |
| Best for | Apple users needing advanced scan organization | Businesses needing scanning inside document workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $59.99/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, ISO 27001 | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Scanner Pro 5/6 · DocuWare 1/6 | ||
| iOS app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Android app | — | Not checked yet |
| OCR included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Searchable PDF | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Auto capture | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Multipage PDF | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Scan limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Scanner Pro is a mobile scanning app from Readdle for iPhone and iPad users, with a macOS presence. It scans documents, receipts, IDs, photos, and books, then creates PDFs or image files. Automatic border detection, perspective correction,… Read the review → |
DocuWare is a document management and workflow automation platform for organizations that capture, index, store, search, and process business documents. It is suited to teams handling invoices, contracts, personnel files, customer records,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Scanner Pro — where it wins
- OCR, searchable text, and full-text search across scans
- Exports to PDF, JPEG, TXT, Word, and PowerPoint
- Eight integrations plus iCloud synchronization
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS and macOS
- OCR and watermark-free scans require a subscription
- Scanner Pro Plus starts at $59.99 per year
DocuWare — where it wins
- OCR, handwritten-text recognition, indexing, and full-text search
- Workflow automation, forms, task control, and document history
- Granular permissions, audit trails, retention workflows, and mobile access
Where it doesn't
- Exact configuration requires a sales consultation
- $30 per user monthly pricing may exceed mobile scanning needs
- The broad platform can be more than teams seeking scanning alone
- Scanner Pro8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A capable Apple-only scanner with OCR, search, exports, and organized document workflows.
Visit Scanner ProFull verdict → - DocuWare8.1/10 · Paid
Enterprise document workflows with mobile access, OCR, controls, and integrations.
Visit DocuWareFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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