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Scanner Pro vs vFlat Scan
Both stand on mobile scanning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Scanner Pro combines capture, OCR, PDF editing, sharing, and cloud connections in one iOS and macOS app. The free plan offers a starting point, while advanced Plus features are paid.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
vFlat Scan combines book-focused correction tools with OCR and several export options. Check the free-plan page and usage limits against your needs; Premium prices are displayed in the app.
Visit vFlat ScanThe facts
| Scanner Pro | vFlat Scan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Fax Pack 1: $0.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | vFlat Scan |
| Website | readdle.com | vflat.com |
| On mobile scanning apps | #8 of 76 | #4 of 76 |
Scanner Pro: what it does well
- Automatic edge detection and perspective correction
- OCR enables searchable, copyable scan text
- Exports PDF, Word, PowerPoint, JPG, and TXT
- Supports iCloud backup and device syncing
- Includes annotation, signing, and password protection
What to know first
- No Android app
- Scanner Pro Plus costs $59.99/year
- Fax Pack and Expense Report cost extra
vFlat Scan: what it does well
- Detects, crops, and corrects pages automatically.
- Flattens book curves and removes fingers from scans.
- OCR supports more than 100 languages.
- Exports PDF, JPG, and plain text.
- Capturing and page correction run on the phone.
What to know first
- Free PDF export and OCR each cover 10 pages monthly.
- Free two-page mode and auto-detect each have five monthly uses.
- Premium prices are shown in the app.
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