ScanLens review
A capable iPhone scanner for organized, searchable documents and IDs.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
ScanLens is an iPhone scanning app for paper documents, receipts, IDs, passports, and business cards. Automatic edge detection and capture, perspective correction, filters, and exports to PDF, JPG, or PNG cover the core scanning workflow. Folders, tags, favorites, and document search help organize scans, while signatures and PDF annotation extend its use beyond simple capture. It suits iPhone users who want a document and ID scanner with built-in organization and PDF tools.
The paid tiers add the features that matter for searchable archives and document workflows. Premium includes OCR in 14 languages, searchable PDF export with an embedded text layer, PDF merge, split, compression, and password protection, plus e-signatures, annotation, app lock, and third-party cloud synchronization. The Free plan supports unlimited scanning and import, but free exports include a watermark and only the first three pages of each document are unlocked. Premium Weekly costs $4.99 per week, Premium Monthly costs $9.99 per month, Premium Yearly costs $29.99 per year, and Lifetime costs $59.99 one time. Eligible new subscribers receive a 7-day trial on Monthly or a 14-day trial on Yearly; Weekly has no introductory trial.
For ecosystem fit, ScanLens connects with iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive, giving users several common destinations for document storage. Scanning and import work without an account, which keeps initial capture straightforward, while cloud synchronization and premium PDF features support more involved document handling. Its narrow platform focus is the main trade-off: ScanLens is for iPhone users, not people who need the same app on Android. Choose it for iOS-based scanning, OCR, searchable PDFs, and ID capture; consider another option if cross-platform access is essential.
ScanLens pros and cons
- Where it wins
- OCR in 14 languages with searchable PDF export
- Scans documents, IDs, passports, and business cards
- Syncs with iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS
- Free exports include a ScanLens watermark
- Free documents unlock only the first three pages
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