Side by side
CAPPDF vs Optic
Both stand on scanner apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
CAPPDF combines scanning, OCR, organization, and offline search in an Android app. The free scan quota is limited, while the listed Premium option adds unlimited scanning and other capabilities.
Visit CAPPDF Free plan iPhoneAndroid
Optic provides a focused mobile scanning workflow with OCR and searchable, multipage PDFs. Its free plan is available, while premium scanning options are listed without prices.
Visit OpticThe facts
| CAPPDF | Optic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $9.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Optic |
| Website | cappdf.com | pdf-scanner.app |
| On scanner apps | #51 of 76 | #47 of 76 |
CAPPDF: what it does well
- Offline OCR search
- Automatic edge detection and perspective correction
- Multi-page PDFs without watermarks
- Local PDF processing
- Voice notes and reminders
What to know first
- Android app only
- Free version limited to 20 scans
- No free trial
- AI assistant planned for a future update
Optic: what it does well
- Runs on iOS and Android
- OCR included
- Searchable PDF output
- Automatic capture
- Multipage PDF support
What to know first
- Limited to iOS and Android platforms