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CAPPDF vs SmartScan
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 Android
SmartScan combines automatic capture, OCR, searchable output, multipage PDFs, and password protection in one free Android plan. Android-only availability and included ads are the main points to consider.
Visit SmartScanThe facts
| CAPPDF | SmartScan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $9.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | SmartScan |
| Website | cappdf.com | kalikilabs.tech |
| On scanner apps | #51 of 76 | #56 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
SmartScan: what it does well
- On-device OCR creates searchable PDFs
- Automatic document capture
- Multipage PDF creation
- AES password-protected PDFs
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Android-only availability
- Free plan includes ads
- No iOS app
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