ZipScan
Minimal iOS scanner instantly opens to camera, converting paper to searchable PDF using on-device OCR while keeping files local. No account, ads, or cloud uploads. Supports offline use, deep iOS integration, and multiple trigger options, all privacy-focused.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Platforms
- iPhone
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
- Privacy focused
Features
- No registration required
- Mobile Scanner
- Works Offline
- No Tracking
- Ad-free
- OCR
- Scan documents
Tags
ZipScan News & Activities
Recent activities
- Danilo_Venom updated ZipScan
- nicksun0603 added ZipScan
nicksun0603 added ZipScan as alternative to CamScanner, Adobe Scan, Genius Scan and Scanner Pro
ZipScan information
Developed by
Xu Zheng Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $10 + free version with limited functionality.Alternatives
8 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
What is ZipScan?
ZipScan is a document scanner for iPhone built around one idea: paper in, searchable PDF out, with zero friction. Open the app and the camera is already scanning — no home screen, no menus. Every scan is processed with on-device OCR (Apple's Vision framework) and saved as a PDF with an invisible text layer, so your documents are searchable in Files, Preview, or any PDF reader. A share sheet pops up the moment the scan is done.
Everything runs on-device and works offline (even in airplane mode). There is no account, no cloud upload, and no ads — the App Store privacy label is "Data Not Collected."
Deep iOS integration: launch scanning from the Action Button, Lock Screen widget, iOS 18 Control Center control, Back Tap, Siri, Spotlight, or Shortcuts.
Pricing is deliberately simple: 10 free scans per month at full quality with no watermark, forever. Unlimited scanning is a $9.99 one-time purchase (a $1.99/month subscription is also available). No trials that silently convert, no watermark ransom.
