Best Mobile Scanning Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Smallpdf is ranked #1 of 76 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Easy Scanner and Docutain. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Easy Scanner. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Docutain at €2.08/mo.
Scanning from a phone involves more than capturing a page: consider how you will organize and use the resulting document. Compared on auto capture, multipage PDF support and OCR included, these apps also differ in searchable PDF availability and scan limits. Check Android and iOS app availability for your device, then weigh free plans against paid-from pricing. Smallpdf, Easy Scanner and Docutain are among the options, with Prizmo and Adobe Scan also included. Think about how often you scan, whether you need searchable text, and which file capabilities suit your document workflow.
76 mobile scanning apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Smallpdf iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$10/mo OCR included: Yes
- 2 Easy Scanner iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$4.49/mo iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 3 Docutain iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4€2.08/mo iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 4 Prizmo iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free
- 5 Adobe Scan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2 iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 6 TapScanner iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$3.33/mo iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 7 Scanner Pro iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$5/mo iOS app: YesAndroid app: NoOCR included: Yes
- 8 LumenScan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0₹83.25/mo iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 9 DocuWare iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9 OCR included: Yes
- 10 PDF Scanner iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9Free iOS app: YesAndroid app: NoOCR included: Yes
- 11 ScanLens iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$2.50/mo iOS app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 12 Zoho Scanner iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 13 CamScanner iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7 iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 14 Scanara iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$4.99/mo iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 15 ScanFlow iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$2.50/mo iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 16 OnlyScans iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 17 ABBYY FineReader PDF iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 OCR included: Yes
- 18 SwiftScan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 19 MyScanPilot iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6Free iOS app: YesAndroid app: NoOCR included: Yes
- 20 iScanner iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 21 vFlat Scan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 22 QuickScan iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 iOS app: YesAndroid app: NoOCR included: Yes
- 23 Tiny Scanner iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3 iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 24 Kaagaz iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3₹83.25/mo iOS app: YesAndroid app: YesOCR included: Yes
- 25 ScanMind iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$12.99/mo iOS app: YesAndroid app: NoOCR included: Yes
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which mobile scanning app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Smallpdf is ranked #1 of 76 with a score of 9.7. Easy Scanner is second and Docutain third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Docutain has the lowest first paid tier we found: €2.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.