Scanner vs Light Ink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Scanner
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Scanner-Documents PDF transforms your device into a powerful portable scanner. Capture multi-page documents, whiteboards, business cards, and receipts instantly. Our app automatically adjusts scans to fit the screen, crops unnecessary parts, and optimizes brightness so every document is perfectly clear and ready to share. Don't let a lack of a scanner slow you down. With Scanner-Documents PDF, you can create and manage professional-looking digital copies of any document, anywhere you are. Key Features: Scan Anything: Digitize documents, books, posters, and more using your camera. Smart Enhancements: Automatically crop and adjust brightness for high-quality scans. Multi-Page Scanning: Capture many pages in a single document. Flexible Saving: Save your scans in full color or grayscale. Easy Sharing n Printing: Share documents via email or print them. Photo Gallery Import: Scan from your existing photo gallery for added convenience. Scanner-Documents PDF is your go-to solution for a paperless and organized life.
Light Ink
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γLight InkγLight Ink Notes is a secure, local-first Markdown note-taking app designed for users who value privacy and efficiency. It combines advanced OCR capabilities with flexible batch management, keeping all your data on-device without relying on cloud services. **Markdown Editing** Write and preview notes in standard Markdown syntax. Format text with headers, lists, code blocks, and more, all within a clean and responsive editor. **Advanced OCR** Extract text from images directly within the app. Recognize content in multiple languages and convert it into editable Markdown notes for easy reference and organization. **Batch Management** Manage multiple notes at once with batch operations. Move, export, or organize groups of notes in a single step to streamline your workflow. **Local-First Storage** All notes are stored locally on your device. No account registration or cloud sync is required, giving you full control over your data at all times. **Privacy by Design** Built with privacy as a core principle. Your notes never leave your device unless you choose to export them, ensuring your personal and sensitive information stays protected. Light Ink Notes provides a straightforward, privacy-focused environment for capturing and organizing your thoughts in Markdown β no compromises on data ownership or security. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://suhanhui.xyz/qingmobiji/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Light Ink at none against Scanner's shown. Scanner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scanner | Light Ink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 116 months | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aishvarya Sadasivam | HONG KONG GANGSHENG TRADING CO. LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Scanner
No in-app purchases
Light Ink
No in-app purchases









