# Scanly: Scan, Ask & Auto-File — PDF Scanner, Sign & OCR

> Smart document scanner and AI assistant that organizes and answers questions about your files. (iPhone/iPad app by Express Services Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanly-scan-ask-and-auto-file/id6780050085 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Express Services Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776069493)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanly-scan-ask-and-auto-file/id6780050085/reviews.md

## What is Scanly?

Scanly isn't just another scanner — it's a smart document assistant for your iPhone and iPad. Scan anything, and Scanly reads it, organizes it, reminds you about it, and can even answer questions about it. Everything runs on your device. No account, no ads, no subscription.

ASK YOUR DOCUMENTS
• Open any scan and ask in plain language — "When is this due?", "What's the total?", "Summarize this contract"
• Powered by Apple Intelligence and runs 100% on-device — your documents never leave your phone (requires an Apple Intelligence–capable device, iOS 26)

ORGANIZES ITSELF
• Smart auto-filing sorts scans into folders like Invoices, Receipts, Bills, and IDs using rules you control
• Smart auto-naming gives every scan a clear title
• Bill due-date detection with optional reminders before a payment is due

PULLS OUT THE DETAILS
• Smart Actions: tap to add a sender to Contacts, drop a date on your Calendar, call a number, or copy any detail
• ID & license capture: front and back on one clean page, with key fields pulled out
• Receipts to spreadsheet: turn a receipt into an itemized CSV
• Smart redaction: auto-detect and black out Social Security numbers, card numbers, and emails

SHARP, PROFESSIONAL SCANS
• Automatic edge detection and perspective correction
• High-resolution capture for razor-sharp text
• One-tap filters: Original, Enhance, Grayscale, Black & White
• Multi-page documents in a single PDF
• Re-crop, re-straighten, and re-filter any page anytime — your original is always preserved

SEARCHABLE PDFs (OCR)
• On-device text recognition makes every PDF searchable
• Copy text straight out of any scan

SIGN, PROTECT & SHARE
• Sign and annotate with Apple Pencil or your finger
• Password-protect a PDF before you send it
• Compress for email in one tap
• Back up to Google Drive (Scanly only ever touches files it creates)

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• Scanning, OCR, organization, extraction, and AI chat all happen on your device
• No account required
• No ads, ever
• Your documents stay yours

Scanly is completely free. Turn your paper pile into clean, organized, searchable documents you can actually talk to.

## Key features

- AI-powered document questioning
- Automatic smart filing and naming
- Extracts key details like dates and contacts
- Converts receipts to CSV
- Smart redaction of sensitive information
- High-resolution scanning with filters
- Searchable PDFs with on-device OCR

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanly-scan-ask-and-auto-file/id6780050085/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Better Than Paid Apps

*2026-08-08*

Simple, fast, and works really well. I’ve tried paid apps before, but this free app does the job just as well, if not better. Definitely recommend it!

### 5/5 — Simple and Useful

*2026-08-08*

Simple and works great. Easy to use, helpful for scanning and organizing documents, and it’s free. Definitely recommend it.

## Frequently asked questions about Scanly

### What devices is Scanly compatible with?

Scanly is designed for iPhone and iPad. It requires iOS 26 or later and an Apple Intelligence–capable device for its AI features.

### Does Scanly have ads?

No, Scanly is completely ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads, ever' and 'private by design'.

### How does Scanly organize documents?

Scanly uses smart auto-filing to sort scans into customizable folders like Invoices, Receipts, and IDs. It also provides smart auto-naming for clear titles.

### Can Scanly answer questions about my documents?

Yes, Scanly can answer questions about your scans in plain language, such as 'When is this due?' or 'Summarize this contract', powered by on-device Apple Intelligence.

### Is my data safe with Scanly?

Scanly is private by design, with all scanning, OCR, organization, and AI chat happening on your device. Your documents never leave your phone, and no account is required.

### How often is Scanly updated?

The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on August 11, 2026, indicating a recent update. The initial release was on July 27, 2026.

### What is the user sentiment for Scanly?

Scanly has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting very positive initial user sentiment.

### Can I export my scanned receipts?

Yes, Scanly can convert receipts into an itemized CSV file, making it easy to track expenses and integrate with other financial tools.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-19

• Back up to both clouds at once — iCloud Drive and Google Drive can now back up your scans at the same time
• Copy Text — copy the recognized text from any scan in a tap
• Translate — translate a scanned document's text
• Batch scan — scan a stack and save each page as its own auto-named, auto-filed document
Thanks for using Scanly.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-14

• iCloud Drive backup — turn it on and every scan is saved to Files › iCloud Drive › Scanly, including the scans you already have
• Save to Files — send any document straight to OneDrive, Google Drive, or Files
Thanks for using Scanly.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-11

• iCloud backup — your scans now back up to iCloud and restore automatically if you reinstall
• Recently opened folders jump to the top of your library
• Smarter search — documents named with your term show first; text matches are grouped under “Found in text”
Thanks for using Scanly.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-05

Better search:
• Matching folders now appear at the top of your search results, so you can jump straight to the right folder.
• Smoother, more accurate search across your documents.
Thanks for using Scanly.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-27

No release notes.

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