CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
★ 4.9What it actually doesThe app scans documents into PDF/JPG and performs text recognition (OCR), but frequently logs users out of their account, displays aggressive ads even in the paid version, and periodically loses saved files.
Actually does
- ✓Document scanner
- ✓OCR / Document scan65% of reviews
- ✓Document Management50% of reviews
- ✓Data export20% of reviews
- ✓Subscription45% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠PDF editor
- ⚠Digital Signature
- ⚠QR scanner
- ⚠File sharing
- ⚠Cloud sync
- ⚠File encryption
Common complaints
- ✗Account lockout and sign-in errors (especially for Russia)40% of mentions
«After the update, got logged out. It says internet connection issues, but the internet works fine. Seems Russia is out of the access zone.»
- ✗Loss of saved files and documents25% of mentions
«After the May 2026 update, all saved files were deleted. All my documents are now inaccessible.»
- ✗Aggressive ads, including paid version35% of mentions
«I paid for a yearly subscription and ads pop up every time I use it. Ads on top of ads (no exaggeration).»
- ✗No response from support20% of mentions
«Support doesn't respond. All my documents are now inaccessible.»
- ✗Cloud sync failure15% of mentions
«Not syncing - it says storage is full, buy premium. This despite using 0 out of 11 GB in the cloud.»
What people praise
- ★Good document scanning quality
«Great app for scanning. Super app for scanning!!!»
- ★Convenience of use and interface
«It's exactly what you need for work. It doesn't scan automatically, which is much better—you can adjust the capture settings.»
- ★Basic functions work in the free version
«Everything seems to work, even in free mode.»
- ★Long period of stable operation previously
«I used it for over two years with no problems. Started using it on Android.»