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AI Scan

Freemium#24 of 75 in Mobile Scanning Apps

AI Scan: A broad Android scanner for searchable, protected documents and QR workflows. Ranked #24 of 75 in Mobile Scanning Apps by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for android users needing protected document scans.

6.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Android users needing protected document scans
Free plan
Yes
OCR included
Yes
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Multilingual on-device OCR creates searchable PDFs
- PDF tools cover merging, splitting, signing, and locking
- PIN, biometric protection, encryption, and Google Drive backup
Where it doesn't
- Available on Android; iOS is coming soon
- Ads and in-app purchases are part of the Android app
- Its broad toolkit may exceed the needs of simple scanning

Our verdict on AI Scan

AI Scan is a mobile document scanner and PDF toolkit from SamalaiTech for everyday work, study, and personal document management. It captures receipts, IDs, books, forms, notes, and other documents, then detects edges and corrects perspective automatically. On-device OCR recognizes text in multiple languages, while searchable PDF creation, multipage scanning, and PDF or JPG export support common document workflows. Android users who want scanning, document protection, organization, and QR features in one app are the clearest fit.

Its standout strength is the combination of capture and document handling. AI Scan can merge, split, compress, sign, watermark, and lock PDFs, then organize files with folders and tags. PIN and biometric protection add access controls, while file encryption supports more private document storage. QR and barcode scanning, QR code creation, EPUB reading, and text-to-speech extend the app beyond a basic camera scanner. Google Drive backup and synchronization provide a direct connection to a familiar storage platform, though Google Drive is the listed integration.

AI Scan is strongest for Android users who need searchable multipage documents and built-in PDF operations rather than scanning alone. Its Android-only availability limits platform flexibility, with iOS listed as coming soon. The app also includes ads and in-app purchases, which may matter to users seeking a more focused or interruption-free scanning experience. Choose AI Scan for a wide mobile document toolkit with privacy features and Drive backup; choose an alternative if iOS access or a narrower, simpler scanning experience is essential.

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AI Scan pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 23 Sep 2026.

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AI Scan fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
iOS app	Yes
Android app	Yes
OCR included	Yes
Searchable PDF	Yes
Auto capture	Yes
Multipage PDF	Yes
Scan limit	Not verified
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Android, iOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: Google Drive
Pricing	Free plan
Website	samalaitech.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

AI Scan integrations

AI Scan lists 1 integrations on its own site.

Google Drive

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