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24 alternatives to Genius Scan

A scanner in your pocket

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Genius Scan launched in 2013; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Genius Scan 4▲111

   A scanner in your pocket 📱

   2016 · blog.thegrizzlylabs.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Genius Scan 4▲12

   A scanner in your pocket 📱

   2016 · blog.thegrizzlylabs.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Office Lens▲134

   Turns your smartphone into a pocket scanner

   2015 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Scanner Pro 7▲171

   Probably the best way to scan papers

   2016 · readdle.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Scanner Pro by Readdle▲88

   A scanner in your pocket

   2014 · readdle.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Codex Scanner by Baron Fig▲133

   Hashtag, back up, and share your notes and photos.

   2017 · baronfig.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Genius Sign▲97

   iOS document signing app, from the makers of Genius Scan

   2015 · thegrizzlylabs.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Scanbot 5.0▲153

   Free mobile scanner app for documents and QR codes

   2015 · scanbot.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Quick Peek▲136

   Find your stuff, effortlessly.

   2017 · bluelounge.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Scanbot▲111

    Create premium quality document scans with iPhone

    2014 · scanbot.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    PocketScan▲110

    Portable, smallest wireless scanner than fits in your pocket

    2016 · dacuda.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Pocket Programming▲94

    Learn to code with your smartphone

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Genius Scan 5▲10

    A scanner in your pocket

    2018 · blog.thegrizzlylabs.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    LINER for Pocket▲225

    Highlight your Pocket articles

    2017 · getliner.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    CamScanner▲71

    Turns you phone into a Scanner for Document Management.

    2014 · intsig.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Placeboard▲73

    Your favourite places in your pocket

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    ScanKart▲18

    Shop from your local neighborhood stores

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Trnio▲78

    Turn your iPhone into a 3D scanner

    2014 · trnio.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Shazam for Brands▲86

    Scan your favorite products for cool content and info

    2016 · shazam.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    CamScanner▲13

    Scanner for your mobile phone

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Typoguide▲73

    A Pocket Guide to Master Every Day’s Typographic Adventures

    2014 · typogui.de · its alternatives →

22. 22
    BitCam▲117

    The world's most advanced camera for your pocket computer

    2016 · iconfactory.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    MyLeisure▲94

    Find cool stuff to entertain you when you're bored

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Say Yes▲104

    Scans your hand & lets you try-on rings

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →