ScanLens

What ScanLens is

ScanLens is an iOS app for turning paper documents into searchable files. Its OCR makes text in scans searchable, and the app can create searchable PDFs with multiple pages. Auto capture is also available. The free plan costs nothing and unlocks the first three pages of each document. Paid Premium options include Premium Weekly at $4.99 a month, with no introductory trial; Premium Monthly at $9.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers; and Premium Yearly at $29.99 a year, with a 14-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Lifetime is listed at $59.99 a month as a one-time purchase with no recurring renewal. ScanLens is made by a company founded in 2024 and headquartered in Singapore.

Who it suits

ScanLens suits iOS users who want to scan documents and search their contents. The free plan may suit people whose documents need no more than the first three pages unlocked.

Limits

The Free plan unlocks the first three pages of each document. Premium features are available through paid plans; the Monthly and Yearly plans offer trials to eligible new subscribers.

Getting started

1. Visit https://scanlens.io/.
2. Install the iOS app.
3. Start with the Free plan, or choose a Premium option.
4. Scan a document and use OCR to make its text searchable.

Verdict

ScanLens combines OCR, searchable PDFs, and auto capture on iOS. Check the page allowance and plan terms against the documents you need to scan.