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Add to SafariWhen comparing RedReader vs CamScanner, the Slant community recommends RedReader for most people. In the question“What are the best Android apps?” RedReader is ranked 16th while CamScanner is ranked 29th. The most important reason people chose RedReader is:
The app is completely free and there is no tracking through advertisement since there are none. For those that are security conscious on their devices this makes a great choice for a Reddit app.
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Pros
Pro Free with no ads/tracking
The app is completely free and there is no tracking through advertisement since there are none. For those that are security conscious on their devices this makes a great choice for a Reddit app.
Pro Simple navigation
Scrolling and swiping actions make for an intuitive interface that is easy to control.
Pro Open Source
RedReader is completely open source meaning the code is available for anyone to look at or use. It's a completely open environment for understanding the app if one is so inclined.
Pro Clean UI
The user interface is simple in its layout making it easy to read and use.
Pro Truly Ad-free
No ads, open-source.
Pro Scan border recognition
Nearly perfect scan border recognition – and related adjustment possibilities
Pro Small Scan file size
The best small scan file size results so far (when adjusted correctly)
Pro PDF conversion
CamScanner scans documents directly into multi page PDF format.
Pro Ad-less free version
Pro Batch scanning
CamScanner allows users to scan multiple documents at the same time.
Pro Scanned documents can be stored in cloud storage
Free CamScanner accounts have access to 200 MB of free storage space. 10 GB storage space is available for full version license (monthly subscription).
Pro Secure
This app offers password protection for scanned documents.
Pro Balance indicator
Cons
Con Minimal UI
This is a pro and a con. I love the simplicity but it is lacking some QOL features.
Con Ugly
Con Does not start gif/video with muted audio
Con Nagging badges even in paid version
Even in the paid version disturbing badges for gaining "gifts" one cannot switch off.
Con Scan workflow not optimized
Scan (and saving results) workflow needs several more steps than it should.
Con Pro features requires subscription
Either monthly or yearly subscriptions are available at either $4.99/month or $49.99/year.
Con Free version has no OCR functionality
Con Buttons are not labeled
