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Scanner
Document Scanner for iPhone and iPad
Scan paper into clean, searchable PDFs — auto-crop, OCR, page reorder, rotation, and export, all on-device. The scan-to-PDF workflow CamScanner and Adobe Scan put behind a weekly subscription, without the $5-per-week trap.
Free to try. Pro $4.99/month (3-day free trial), $14.99/year, or $19.99 lifetime. No weekly subscription traps.
Best for
Auto-crop document scanning
Detect page edges, correct perspective, and clean up scans so paper looks like a proper PDF.
Privacy
Private by default
Scans are stored locally unless you export them.
iPhone and iPad Now on the App Store No ads
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Auto-crop ready OCR
Features
Built around the work people actually need to finish.
Auto-crop document scanning
Detect page edges, correct perspective, and clean up scans so paper looks like a proper PDF.
Multi-page PDFs
Scan contracts, school forms, receipts, IDs, and packets into a single organized PDF.
OCR searchable text
Make scanned documents easier to search and reference later with OCR support in Pro.
Ready for PDF Toolkit
Export clean scans to PDF Toolkit when the next job is signing, form filling, annotation, compression, merge, split, or redaction.
Export anywhere
Send PDFs to Files, Mail, Messages, cloud drives, or the iOS share sheet.
Organize recent scans
Keep recent documents grouped by date, type, and project so scanned paperwork does not disappear.
Also covers
Related feature pages that resolve to Document Scanner.
These pages stay searchable for specific jobs, but they all point back to Document Scanner as the real Swarmval app or parent SKU.
Feature page
Image to PDF
Arrange images into one PDF, reorder or rotate pages, and export the finished file with Document Scanner — the shipped parent app for this feature.
Feature page
Whiteboard Scanner
Capture an angled whiteboard, correct its perspective, recognize visible text with OCR, and export the result with Document Scanner — the shipped parent app for this feature.
Feature page
Notes Scanner
Capture handwritten notes, correct the page perspective, reorder or rotate scans, use OCR text export, and create a PDF with Document Scanner — the shipped parent app for this feature.
Feature page
Text Scanner OCR
Scan paper with Document Scanner, use OCR to export recognized text, and create a PDF. For OCR inside an existing scanned PDF, use PDF Toolkit.
Search intents covered here
Specific feature searches that resolve to Document Scanner.
These answers make it explicit that the feature pages stay indexable for search, but the real install path and product entity is Document Scanner.
Can Document Scanner turn photos into PDFs on iPhone?
Yes. Image to PDF is a searchable feature landing page, but the real Swarmval workflow ships inside Document Scanner. Use Document Scanner for the install path and core product details.
Does Document Scanner have a whiteboard scanning mode?
Yes. Whiteboard Scanner is a searchable feature landing page, but the real Swarmval workflow ships inside Document Scanner. Use Document Scanner for the install path and core product details.
Can Document Scanner scan handwritten notes on iPhone?
Yes. Notes Scanner is a searchable feature landing page, but the real Swarmval workflow ships inside Document Scanner. Use Document Scanner for the install path and core product details.
Does Document Scanner do OCR text scanning on iPhone?
Yes. Text Scanner OCR is a searchable feature landing page, but the real Swarmval workflow ships inside Document Scanner. Use Document Scanner for the install path and core product details.
Quick answers
Short answers before you install.
These direct answers summarize what the app does, who it is for, and whether you can start free.
What does Document Scanner do?
Document Scanner helps with document scanner, scan to PDF, OCR iPhone on iPhone and iPad. Scan paper into clean, searchable PDFs — auto-crop, OCR, page reorder, rotation, and export, all on-device. The scan-to-PDF workflow CamScanner and Adobe Scan put behind a weekly subscription, without the $5-per-week trap.
Who is Document Scanner best for?
It is best for people who need to detect page edges, correct perspective, and clean up scans so paper looks like a proper PDF.
Can I try Document Scanner for free?
Yes. Document Scanner includes a free tier so you can try the workflow before paying. Free to try. Pro $4.99/month (3-day free trial), $14.99/year, or $19.99 lifetime. No weekly subscription traps.
Free vs Pro
Try the workflow first. Upgrade when the limits matter.
Swarmval apps avoid surprise weekly pricing. The upgrade path is visible before purchase and support links are easy to find.
Free
- ✓Scan documents
- ✓Create basic PDFs
- ✓Export with limits
- ✓Organize recent scans
Pro
- ✓OCR searchable text
- ✓Higher export limits
- ✓Page organization tools
- ✓Cleaner export controls
Screenshots
Realistic iOS UI placeholders ready for final App Store screenshots.
These product frames are intentionally polished replacement slots. When final in-app screenshots exist, they can replace the mockups without changing the page copy or SEO structure.
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Document Scanner Scan
Auto-crop ready OCR
Auto-crop document scanning
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Document Scanner Scan
Auto-crop ready OCR
Multi-page PDFs
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Document Scanner Scan
Auto-crop ready OCR
OCR searchable text
Privacy
Private by default, clear when sharing.
Scans are stored locally unless you export them. Swarmval does not use your documents for ads or sell document data.
Read privacy policy FAQ
What is the best free document scanner app for iPhone without a subscription? +
Swarmval Document Scanner is built for exactly this: scan paper into clean, multi-page PDFs with auto-crop and perspective correction, free, on-device, with no ads and no weekly subscription. It adds what most "free" scanner apps lock away — OCR searchable text, page organization, and high-resolution export — without the $4.99–$9.99-per-week trap that apps like CamScanner and Adobe Scan are known for. Use PDF Toolkit after export when the next job is signing, form filling, annotation, compression, merge, split, or redaction. If you want OCR and higher export limits, Pro is $4.99/month (3-day trial), $14.99/year, or $19.99 lifetime — never weekly.
Is Document Scanner a good CamScanner alternative? +
Yes — that is the point. CamScanner and similar scanner apps have charged weekly or steep annual subscriptions for years, and several have been flagged for bundled ads, watermarked output, and data-collection concerns. Document Scanner does the same core capture job — auto-crop scanning, multi-page PDFs, OCR, page organization, and export — on-device, with no ads, no watermark on your scans, and a one-time $19.99 lifetime option instead of a recurring weekly bill. Use PDF Toolkit for signatures and PDF editing after export.
Does iPhone have a built-in document scanner? +
Yes. The Notes app and the Files app both have a "Scan Documents" action that auto-crops and saves a PDF, and it is free. So why use a dedicated app? For reliable OCR searchable text, batch multi-page workflows, organized scan history, and consistent export — the built-in scanner handles a quick one-off, but not a paperwork workflow. Use PDF Toolkit when the exported scan needs signatures, annotation, form filling, compression, merge, split, or redaction.
How much does Document Scanner cost? +
Scanning to PDF is free. Pro — which adds OCR searchable text, higher export limits, and advanced organization — is $4.99/month with a 3-day free trial, $14.99/year, or a one-time $19.99 lifetime unlock. There is no weekly tier, ever, and no ads.
Can I scan multiple pages into one PDF? +
Yes. Document Scanner is built for multi-page PDFs from paper forms, receipts, contracts, and notes — scan a stack back-to-back and the app stitches them into one organized document.
Can I make scanned PDFs searchable? +
Yes. OCR converts the text in your scans into selectable, searchable text so you can find a document later by what it says, not just its filename. OCR is included in Pro.
Can I sign scanned documents? +
Use Document Scanner to capture, OCR, organize, and export the scan, then open the PDF in PDF Toolkit for signatures, annotation, form filling, compression, merge, split, or redaction.
Does scanning work offline? +
Yes. Core scanning, OCR, and document organization run on-device, so they work in Airplane Mode. Only export destinations like Mail or a cloud drive need a network connection.
Are my scans uploaded? +
No. Scans stay local on your device unless you choose to export, share, or use a feature that clearly requires upload. Swarmval does not use your documents for ads or sell document data.
What does Pro unlock? +
Pro unlocks OCR searchable text, higher export limits, and advanced organization — as a $4.99/month (3-day trial), $14.99/year, or one-time $19.99 lifetime upgrade.
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