COMPARISON
Honest, even where we lose
Comparison tables usually show only where an app wins. This one also shows where it doesn't. If “free” matters more to you than design and a Mac companion — tell yourself.
| Mirino | CamScanner | Adobe Scan | Genius Scan | Apple Notes | QuickScan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 once | Free + Premium subscription: $39.99–$59.99/yr | Free + Scan Plus: $19.99/yr | Free + Ultra: $39.99/yr | Free (built into the system) | Free; donations optional |
| Text recognition (OCR) | Yes | Yes (standard OCR free) | Yes (higher limit with subscription) | Subscription only (Ultra) | Yes (search finds text in scans) | Yes |
| Signature | Yes | Yes | Via Acrobat Reader | — | Yes (Markup) | Yes |
| Mac app | Yes | Yes (own Mac app) | No (iPhone/iPad) | No Mac app; web access with subscription | Yes (Notes on Mac) | No (iPhone/iPad) |
| Folders | No (by design) | Yes | Yes | Tags and search | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy label (App Store) | No data collected | Lists tracking data | Lists tracking and linked data | Lists linked data, no tracking | — | No data collected |
Simplified. “No (by design)” means left out, not forgotten — see the notebook.
As of: October 2026, source: vendor information (vendor websites, App Store listings, Apple Support). Prices: US App Store before sales tax; Genius Scan per the vendor. “—” = not listed in the vendor's information or not applicable.
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