Want a Microsoft Lens alternative? 5 scanning apps you can try today

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft's document scanning Lens app is being retired.For basic scanning, try Apple Notes, Google ...

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a scanner for less than $40

We may not always have access to a bulky scanner, but our smartphone or tablet is likely close at hand. iScanner App ...

This app turns your phone into a scanner and right now you can get it for a huge markdown

With OCR (optical character recognition) technology, all your scanned text is searchable, making it easy to find your ...
CNN

Best scanner apps for mobile in 2026, tested by our editors

The best scanner apps for mobile devices help you capture images with minimal distortion, save them in useful forms and share the files online easily — without the need for a cumbersome desktop ...

Microsoft Is Finally Retiring Its Free Scanner App (but There Are Alternatives)

Microsoft is officially retiring Microsoft Lens, the company's document scanner app. The company had previously announced it ...
Lifehacker

10 of the Best Scanner Apps for Android

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Every time you need to upload documents online ...