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Scanner App: Genius Scan

The Grizzly Labs · Business · United States store
#37 GROSSING · BUSINESS
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$556K
Likely $185.3K to $1.7M
▲ 3.9% in 14 days
New ratings
+1.3K
in 2 days, 2.3M in total
Rating
4.9 of 5
1.4M ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
35
was 33 on Oct 18, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 24, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$6.7M
No Google Play version found
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
48M to 137.2M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #34 Business$168.9K · 30%
  • Germany #16 Business$81.7K · 15%
  • France #19 Business$63.5K · 11%
  • United Kingdom #42 Business$59.9K · 11%
  • Canada #23 Business$24.1K · 4%
  • Netherlands #21 Business$23.9K · 4%
  • Sweden #13 Business$21.1K · 4%
  • Singapore #29 Business$17.3K · 3%
27 more countries
  • Switzerland #13 Business$11.7K · 2%
  • Italy #23 Business$11.7K · 2%
  • Australia #47 Business$9K · 2%
  • Spain #42 Business$7.4K · 1%
  • Ireland #21 Business$7.2K · 1%
  • India #25 Business$6.7K · 1%
  • Denmark #26 Business$6.3K · 1%
  • Mexico #43 Business$4.6K · 1%
  • New Zealand #33 Business$3.4K · 1%
  • Hong Kong #85 Business$3.4K · 1%
  • Brazil #81 Business$3.1K · 1%
  • Austria #28 Business$2.8K · 1%
  • Finland #36 Business$2.8K · 1%
  • Norway #74 Business$2.8K · 1%
  • Belgium #33 Business$2.1K · 0%
  • Poland #33 Business$1.8K · 0%
  • Czechia #18 Business$1.4K · 0%
  • Kuwait #34 Business$1.2K · 0%
  • Greece #27 Business$1.1K · 0%
  • Colombia #34 Business$1K · 0%
  • South Africa #64 Business$903 · 0%
  • Chile #40 Business$837 · 0%
  • Vietnam #24 Business$708 · 0%
  • Malaysia #65 Business$654 · 0%
  • Philippines #98 Business$350 · 0%
  • Egypt #69 Business$298 · 0%
  • Romania #56 Business$269 · 0%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (11533 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
1.4M
AVG RATING
4.90
PRICE
Free
AGE
16.4y
LAST UPDATE
8d ago
VERSION
8.15.1
SIZE
100 MB
AGE RATING
4+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
35 (was 14)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 2 DAYS
+1.3K
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · APP STORE EST
Show daily values
Sep 26, 2026$513.2K a month
Sep 27, 2026$513.1K a month
Sep 28, 2026$513.1K a month
Sep 29, 2026$513.1K a month
Sep 30, 2026$513K a month
Oct 1, 2026$520.5K a month
Oct 2, 2026$513K a month
Oct 3, 2026$520.4K a month
Oct 4, 2026$512.9K a month
Oct 5, 2026$520.3K a month
Oct 6, 2026$512.8K a month
Oct 7, 2026$520.2K a month
Oct 8, 2026$524.3K a month
Oct 9, 2026$530.7K a month
Oct 10, 2026$535K a month
Oct 11, 2026$549.5K a month
Oct 12, 2026$549.5K a month
Oct 13, 2026$1.8M a month
Oct 14, 2026$2.3M a month
Oct 15, 2026$2.5M a month
Oct 16, 2026$2.2M a month
Oct 17, 2026$1.6M a month
Oct 18, 2026$1.8M a month
Oct 19, 2026$2.7M a month
Oct 20, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 21, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026$555.9K a month
Oct 24, 2026$556K a month
Oct 25, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 26, 2026: #12 Business · NL. Now: #9 Business · CH.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
Show daily values
Oct 22, 20262.3M ratings
Oct 23, 20262.3M ratings
Oct 24, 20262.3M ratings
2.3M on Oct 22, 2026, 2.3M on Oct 24, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
5 purchases listed
  • Genius Scan Ultra$4.99
  • Genius Scan Plus$1.99
  • Genius Scan Ultra$39.99
  • Genius Scan Plus$11.99
  • Genius Scan Ultra$49.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
17 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average4.6 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share8%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 208 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
4 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases21 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
1.4M ratings
5★93%
4★5%
3★1%
2★0%
1★1%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Mar 30, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026: 8% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription23%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I cannot even begin to review because I can't get past “SUBSCRIPTIONS/ RENTING”… SERVICES REVOCABLE AT THE WILL OF THE PROVIDER.
★★★★★ Baje la app por error, decía 7 días de prueba, igualmente la cancelé y ahora intentan cobrar el fee igual
★★★★★ When I try to export/share it says to start a 1 week trial.
Bugs, things not working8%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Baje la app por error, decía 7 días de prueba, igualmente la cancelé y ahora intentan cobrar el fee igual
★★★★★ I used to use this all the time, but it's been a couple years and it doesn't work the way I remember so I don't like it at all and trying to find help is almost impossible for a vacation
★★★★★ Also there's always error saying camera cant be used during multi tasking when I have nothing else opened or any other apps being used
Login and account problems8%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ At the end of last year I lost access of my account and could never access my documents again.
★★★★★ I have sent screen shots of the charges coming out of my account and screenshots of what shows as my subscription type.
★★★★★ Someone had access to my settings on my account, genius and actually changed all the photo and create a rule on there to make all my photos auto export to JPEG when I had higher quality on Apple and I shot all my…
No customer support8%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ That is the only support I've received and that is not OK.
★★★★★ I have been trying to get in contact with you guys through email.
Lost data, sync, backup5%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ At the end of last year I lost access of my account and could never access my documents again.
★★★★★ I used to love this app, but then I lost my phone and I lost all my scans.
Slow, laggy, battery5%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Terrible app is very slow annoying doesn't send anything
★★★★★ But the last several months, even with the updates; its auto scan sucks, it's slow.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Please add gmail as a default 2★, Oct 19, 2026
  • I don't need a bunch of unnecessary gimmicks or another expensive monthly service. 5★, Oct 16, 2026
  • I want an app that works, does its job well, and respects the fact that customers appreciate owning the tools they pay for. 5★, Oct 16, 2026
  • Please add this asap so I don't have to delete my account and find a scanner that offers two factor. 3★, Sep 18, 2026
  • Used almost daily, it was my go to for any I need as I was always on the go and needed it in my business and personal interactions. 5★, Aug 26, 2026
  • Don't even bother using a different scan app, this one is all you need and more! 5★, Jul 11, 2026
  • If there's a better Phone scanner for the money, I wish somebody would tell me what it is 5★, Jun 8, 2026
  • So many free features like correct curvatures, make the scan amber/black&white/gray or whatever, add a page or delete a page. 5★, May 26, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS

Nothing stands out.

WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use31%

141 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I love having a reliable document scanner right on my phone without having to pay another monthly or yearly subscription just to use a tool that should be simple and convenient.
★★★★★ Definitely makes life easy
★★★★★ So easy to use and convenient!
Useful, it helps11%

51 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Being able to scan documents quickly, create clean digital copies, and keep paperwork organized directly from my phone is incredibly useful.
★★★★★ A little unclear to turn in color but overall useful and legible overall
★★★★★ Probably one of the most useful apps on my phone.
Accurate, great results10%

43 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ The scan quality is excellent but the export function is buggy.
★★★★★ It is simple and easy to use yet gives me quality documents and files them on my cloud or emails them as part of the save process.
★★★★★ Works well and is easy to
Worth the money8%

38 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Even with the free version it does everything I need it to
★★★★★ I use this up to help store, and create, PDF files of important documents, IDs, doctors excuse for my kids, things that I might want to use for my students at school, things that I need to print but can't without have…
★★★★★ I would get at least the plus version it's lifetime and well worth it!
Fast8%

37 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ The scanner is crystal clear and fast speed
★★★★★ A great app to use, quick and convenient.
★★★★★ Fast, stable, great intuitive interface, document scan auto focus and frame auto selection, AI smart document naming suggestion.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
#1

Always accurate and efficient

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
One of my favorite apps to use!

Love it, very useful. Best scan PDF software I have found. Scan and create PDF’s anywhere you have your phone. Does a better and quicker job of it than any other app I have found. Highly recommend it for anyone who needs to scan their info. For latter use and can be sent.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
Awesome App

I absolutely love Genius Scan AND Genius Fax. Thank you creating and continuously improving the APP. It is better than Adobe Scan, IScanner, etc. I really don’t know one that’s better.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
Excelente

Buena opción para quienes quieren prepararse a cualquier hora esto es muy pragmático

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026
My essential

I use this anytime I need the contents of a paper scanned. Simple and helpful.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
Great App for Scanning

This is an amazing app that does exactly what it is supposed to do. It s perfect for what I need it for!

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Store screenshots

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App Store ads

Apple Search Ads this app ran in the last 90 days, from Apple's public ad repository.

No App Store ads in the EU
None in the last 90 days.

Apple only publishes ads shown in the EU (EU Digital Services Act), with a 7 day delay. An app that advertises only outside the EU shows nothing here.

Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

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What's new in 8.15.1

We're always making changes and improvements to Genius Scan. Install this new update to get the latest new features and bug fixes.

Released Jun 22, 2010. Current version shipped Oct 16, 2026.

Store description

Genius Scan is a document scanner app in your pocket. Quickly scan your paper documents on the go and export them as multi-page PDF files. *** Apple App of the Week *** 20+ million users *** 1000s of small businesses *** Place any document in front of your device’s camera: our scanner app automatically recognizes the paper against the background, crops it, and cleans up the result. You obtain a crisp, legible scan. Batch scanning lets you scan dozens of pages in a matter of seconds. Powerful tools help you organize, share, or archive your documents. “Next time you plan to hit the road, don’t forget to download Genius Scan to make life easier for yourself and your accounting department.” - AppPicker.com “Camera apps aren’t designed for close-up text scanning, but Genius Scan is.” - The Guardian == KEY FEATURES == Smart Scanning: - Document detection & background removal - Distortion correction - Shadow removal and defect cleanup - Filters (black & white, whiteboard, photo) - Batch scanning PDF Creation & Editing: - Document merging & splitting - Multiple page PDF creation - Photos and PDF import Security & Privacy: - On-device document processing + Face ID locking + PDF password encryption Document Organization: - Document tagging - Metadata and content search + Smart document renaming (custom templates, …) + Backup and multi-device sync with Genius Cloud (separate subscription) Export: - Email + Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Expensify, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, OneNote, FTP, SugarSync, WebDAV. + Any WebDAV compatible service such as Citrix ShareFile, NextCloud, ownCloud, Synology, Yandex. + Automatic background auto-export OCR (Text Recognition): + Text extraction + Searchable PDF creation + Business card scanning & contact creation The features denoted with [+] are available as part of a premium plan. == ABOUT US == It’s in the heart of Paris, France that The Grizzly Labs develops Genius Scan. We take pride in crafting apps that help millions of users throughout the world and hold ourselves to the highest standards in terms of quality and privacy. Get in touch with us @thegrizzlylabs if you have any questions. == PRICING & LEGAL == Genius Scan is free to use for as long as you want. Should you choose to, you can subscribe to the Genius Scan Plus plan for more features. You can subscribe to Genius Cloud for backup & synchronization. In that case, Genius Scan’s store displays the duration and price of each subscription, updated at the time of purchase. Payment will be charged to iTunes account when the order is confirmed. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off no later than 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions, disable auto-renewal in the iTunes account settings. Download the best free mobile scanner and scan your documents in a snap. https://www.thegrizzlylabs.com/genius-scan/cloud/terms

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