Comparison

Scan vs PikPak

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scan

Features
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The quickest and most powerful QR code Reader, ever! Quick Scan helps you scan and decode all the QR codes around you, including contact, detail, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email message, calendar event, locations and more. It is transforming your life towards an easier and more convenient way.

About

PikPak

Securely store and access your photos and files with private cloud storage. Easily forward content from Telegram or use system sharing. Enjoy online previews and playback with fast cloud transfer technology.

Highlights
  • Private cloud storage
  • Telegram Bot integration
  • Online photo preview
  • Video playback
  • Secure backup technology
  • File management with folders
Features
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PikPak - Private cloud that saves your favorite files conveniently. Supports online photo preview and video playing. You can forward favorite files to PikPak via Telegram Bot, or save them through system sharing; Then find them in PikPak. PikPak uses secure backup technology to avoid file loss. PikPak Highlights: -Sign up to get 6GB of free private cloud storage, and upgrade to a Premium plan at the lowest price to unlock 10TB of private cloud storage, capable of storing up to 8,000 video files. -Powerful Telegram Bot: one-click forwarding to save files and links from Telegram. -Leading acceleration technology for fast saving of all files via cloud transfer. -Convenient preview of image and video. -Manage the files in the collection by creating folders. Install PikPak now and you will have a pleasant file collection and viewing experience. You can sign in with your email address and phone. If you have any questions about PikPak, please join the official PikPak user group: https://t.me/pikpak_userservice_en; You can also feel free to support@mypikpak.com Feedback to us. ----------------------------------------------- Auto-Subscription Instructions: 1. User Agreement: https://mypikpak.com/policy/user-agreement 2. Privacy Policy: https://mypikpak.com/policy/privacy-policy 3.PikPak subscription service: a.PikPak Premium Monthly. b.PikPak Premium Yearly. 4.PikPak subscription price: a.Premium Monthly: $10.0/month. b.Premium Yearly: $100.99/year. c.Other currencies are calculated according to the exchange rate. 5. Payment instructions: After activation, the subscription service will be paid directly through the iTunes account. 6. Automatic renewal: Apple iTunes account will automatically renew and deduct fees according to the type of subscription product within 24 hours before expiration. 7. Turn off the service: If you need to turn off the subscription deduction service, please do so in "Account Settings" at least 24 hours in advance.

Screenshots

Scan2 screens
PikPak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan at none against PikPak's 14. Scan also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). PikPak's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PikPak sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, PikPak weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scan versus PikPak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanPikPak
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (222 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—48.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—222 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小珍 廉PIKCLOUD PTE. LTD.

Bugs and requests

Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PikPak

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to load subtitles for downloaded videos
  • Inconsistent video playback quality and resolution
  • Disappearing files and data loss issues
  • Forced app crashes and login failures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for AirPlay and Chromecast
  • Improve bulk download and folder management options
  • Introduce a private folder for sensitive files
  • Optimize performance and reduce overheating on mobile devices

In-app purchases

None

Scan

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

PikPak

Subscriptions13
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly2 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Yearly2 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Global Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Global Premium Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Global Premium Yearly1 Year trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • 10TB Cloud Storage (1 Year)$43.49

Questions

Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PikPak free?
PikPak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan or PikPak have ads?
Neither Scan nor PikPak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan or PikPak?
Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, and PikPak weekly. Most recently, Scan was updated on September 16, 2026 and PikPak on September 28, 2026.

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