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Clear Scan

Freemium#50 of 75 in Mobile Scanning Apps

Clear Scan: A low-cost mobile scanner with broad everyday document features. Ranked #50 of 75 in Mobile Scanning Apps by our editors (3.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for budget-conscious everyday scanning.

3.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Budget-conscious everyday scanning
Free plan
Yes
OCR included
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Automatic edge detection and perspective correction
- OCR with PDF and JPEG export
- Works offline and supports cloud sharing
Where it doesn't
- Advanced pricing differences between Pro plans are unclear
- Cloud sharing depends on supported services and apps
- Focused on mobile scanning rather than broader document workflows

Our verdict on Clear Scan

Clear Scan is a mobile document-scanning app for students, professionals, businesses, and general users. It captures documents, receipts, photos, books, notes, and whiteboards, then converts them into PDF or JPEG files. Automatic edge detection and perspective correction help frame pages, while OCR extracts text. The app runs on iOS and Android, and its free version makes it suitable for people who need everyday scanning without committing to a paid plan.

Its feature set covers the core scanning workflow in one mobile app. Users can apply image filters and editing tools, organize files with folders and subfolders, rename documents, and reorder pages. The published capabilities also include multipage PDFs, automatic capture, searchable PDFs, offline backup and restore, and cross-device synchronization. These options give Clear Scan useful range for receipts, class notes, forms, books, and whiteboards rather than limiting it to one document type.

Cloud and app sharing add flexibility for users who already work with Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Evernote, or SkyDrive, alongside email sharing. The free version and optional Pro plans—ClearScanner Pro Monthly, ClearScanner Pro Yearly, and ClearScanner Pro—support different purchasing preferences, while the exact differences between those plans are not clear from the available product information. Clear Scan fits users who want OCR, editing, organization, offline access, and sharing on a phone or tablet. It is less suitable for teams seeking a broader document-management system or a clearly defined enterprise workflow.

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Clear Scan pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Clear 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	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Evernote, SkyDrive
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	indymobileapp.web.app
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Clear Scan integrations

Clear Scan lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Dropbox
OneDrive
Google Drive
Evernote
SkyDrive

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