Genius Scan - PDF Scanner vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Genius Scan - PDF Scanner's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Genius Scan - PDF Scanner This App	CamScanner - PDF Scanner App Nemesis	Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDF Contender	SwiftScan AI Document Scanner Contender	Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner Contender	PDF Expert: Editor & Converter Peer	Notability: AI Notes & PDF app Peer	Microsoft OneDrive Peer	Tiny Scanner - PDF Scanner App New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Mital Malaviya	INTSIG Information Co., Ltd	Glority Global Group Ltd.	Maple Media Apps, LLC	Adobe Inc.	Readdle Technologies Limited	Ginger Labs	Microsoft Corporation	TinyWork Apps
Category	Productivity	Productivity	Productivity	Utilities	Business	Productivity	Productivity	Productivity	Business
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.1 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings Count	17	1,790,119	51,858	18,957	1,540,221	214,492	446,840	485,259	174,905
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Mar 21, 2026	Aug 28, 2010	May 18, 2019	Apr 3, 2014	May 31, 2017	Dec 3, 2013	Apr 1, 2010	Dec 13, 2011	Jan 31, 2013
Last Updated	Apr 15, 2026	Apr 10, 2026	Mar 9, 2026	Apr 15, 2026	Mar 25, 2026	Apr 8, 2026	May 4, 2026	May 11, 2026	May 13, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	excellent	mixed	positive	-	positive	-	negative	negative	mixed
Score	85/100	45/100	85/100	-	76/100	-	25/100	25/100	65/100
Praises	High-quality document scanning and straightening functionality provides value for students and professionals	Ease of Use Scan Quality	Scan speed and precision	-	Ease of Use Image Enhancement	-	AI-powered quiz generation provides efficient study tools for complex academic material	Convenient file access across multiple devices keeps professional workflows moving for long-term subscribers	High-quality image processing and scanning capabilities provide professional results for document archival
Complaints	Monetization friction occurs when users experience credit purchase failures or unexpected paywalls	Aggressive Monetization Data Loss & Support	Ad frequency and subscription pressure	-	Subscription Cost Technical Reliability	-	Persistent note retrieval and synchronization failures render critical academic data inaccessible	Forced migration from the standalone scanning app creates friction and reduces document quality for users Broken video playback controls prevent full screen viewing and playback speed adjustments post-update	Aggressive transition to subscription-based monetization restricts access to previously free core features
Requests	Direct document printing capabilities requested for the basic version of the application	-	Cloud-save functionality	-	-	-	Hands-free Siri integration for verbal interaction with AI-generated study content	Simplified navigation to return to the root directory without repetitive back button usage	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	On-device biometric encryption creates professional-grade switching costs Minimalist capture interface sustains high organic install velocity Generous free-tier utility drives high daily active usage	Massive 300M+ user base 41-language OCR support Advanced multi-format conversion (Excel, Word, PPT)	Editors' Choice badge sustains organic install velocity Password-locked folders function as a retention mechanism	-	Deep integration with Adobe Document Cloud and Acrobat Advanced AI-driven cleanup tools (Magic Eraser, Straighten) High brand trust and enterprise-grade security	-	Audio-to-ink sync creates high switching costs Multi-format annotation supports complex workflows	Ecosystem network effects driven by deep Windows and Office integration Personal Vault security serves as a high-value differentiator for enterprise users	High-fidelity image processing engine sustains professional archival utility Cloud sync creates high switching costs for power users Decade-long brand trust provides organic install velocity
Weaknesses	Paid credit delivery failures erode transaction trust Absence of native printing in free tier triggers churn Android-iOS feature parity gap limits cross-platform retention	Aggressive paywalling of legacy free features Mandatory watermarks on free tier Reports of data loss and poor support responsiveness	Premium tier lacks monthly subscription flexibility No cloud-save functionality despite user requests 0.14-star rating gap between Android and iOS	-	High subscription cost ($10/mo) causing user friction Technical bugs including login loops and data loss in multi-page scans Lack of specialized ID/Passport scanning modes	-	Persistent sync failures during study periods Intrusive subscription prompts alienate users	0.1★ rating gap between iOS and Android High-frequency complaints regarding background sync reliability Forced migration from standalone scanning tool creates user friction	Premium tier subscription gates previously free features Recurring reports of document loss post-update Intrusive ad frequency in the free tier
Pricing	freemium	subscription	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	Active	Active	Steady	Maintenance	Intense	Intense	Active	Active
Update Cadence	4 versions, ~10d avg	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~6d avg	5 versions	5 versions	1 versions	5 versions	5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~7d avg	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~10d avg	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~12d avg

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