Genius Scan vs LumenScan

Genius Scan turns a phone into a document scanner, with access also offered through a web app. Its free Basic plan is fully functional, supports high-resolution scanning, and has no scan or document-count limit. Users can create multipage PDFs, archive documents, organize them with tags, and search for them. Ultra adds on-device OCR, which places searchable and indexable text in PDFs. Documents are processed and stored on the phone unless explicitly exported, and access can be protected with Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN. Export options include Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, OneDrive, Evernote, WebDAV, FTP, and others. Genius Cloud offers unlimited cloud storage, backup, syncing, storage savings, and web access. Automatic export can run in the background and route documents according to rules. Ultra costs $39.99 a year. Team features include centralized license management and consolidated annual billing; a BAA is available with Genius Scan Team for organizations needing HIPAA-aligned handling. The maker, The Grizzly Labs, is based in Paris, France.

LumenScan is a mobile document scanner for Indian paperwork, with tools to recognize text, extract GST details, mask Aadhaar numbers, and sign PDFs on the device. It runs on Android and iOS. Its on-device OCR works offline and reads English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The app detects page edges, corrects perspective, reduces shadows, and exports PDF, JPEG, PNG, or Word files. Scans are sorted into categories such as IDs, invoices, receipts, legal documents, and notes; tags, favorites, and full-text search help organize them. Security options include a biometric vault, Aadhaar and PAN masking before sharing, and password-protected PDF exports. The maker says scans and OCR text are not uploaded to its servers, though anonymous product analytics and crash diagnostics are enabled by default and exclude document contents and personal details. The free plan includes daily scans, PDF export, and on-device OCR. Pro monthly costs ₹149 per month; Pro yearly is ₹999 per year and includes a 7-day trial. The listed lifetime option is ₹2999 per month, with a one-time payment and no renewal.