Why is Clearcan actually free?
Most scanner apps are businesses built on ads and subscriptions — which is why a simple task like scanning a receipt comes with video ads, "premium" popups, and PDFs stamped with watermarks until you pay.
Clearcan is different by design. It is built by an independent developer who needed a scanner that just scans. Everything happens on your device: there are no servers to maintain, no cloud storage to pay for, and no investors expecting subscription revenue. That's why it can stay free — not as a trial, but as the whole product.
Smart Scanning
Automatic edge detection and perspective correction powered by Apple VisionKit. Scan multiple pages in one session.
Clean PDF Export
Turn scans into high-quality PDFs with no watermark. Share via AirDrop, email, or any app.
Private by Default
No cloud uploads, no accounts, no tracking. Your documents live on your iPhone and nowhere else.
Works Offline
Scan and export PDFs anywhere — no internet connection required, ever.
Backup & Restore
Export your whole library into a single file and keep it wherever you like. Restore it on any iPhone — no account, no subscription.