# ScanX vs Noted Note

ScanX and Noted Note both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ScanX's written reviews are positive against 50% of Noted Note's. ScanX also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Noted Note's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Noted Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for ScanX against 4.0 for Noted Note. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ScanX's written reviews are positive against 50% of Noted Note's.

ScanX ships an update fortnightly, Noted Note every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanX | Noted Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanx-pdf-document-scanner-with-ocr/id1123617187/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-note/id6792991647/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yasir Javed](https://appshunter.io/developer/725198352) | [Jerry Munyoka Nkongolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835149593) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanx-pdf-document-scanner-with-ocr/id1123617187)

This app transforms your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. It captures documents, receipts, and notes, converting them into high-quality PDFs or JPGs. Advanced OCR technology extracts text for editing and sharing across multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Automatic document detection, Scan to PDF or JPG, OCR text extraction, Multi-language OCR support, Share documents and text, Adjust scan brightness and contrast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScanX Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| ScanX Pro | $9.99 | per year |


### Noted Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-note/id6792991647)

This app simulates a physical notebook for your iPhone, allowing you to type notes that appear in various handwriting styles. You can also add doodles, photos, and customize paper types and pen styles. Notes are organized chronologically and are searchable.

**Highlights:** Handwritten text simulation, Customizable pen and paper styles, Doodle and photo integration, Scratch-out deletion effect, Chronological note organization, Searchable notes, iPhone Duo specific features

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| the whole drawer | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanX free?

ScanX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Noted Note free?

Noted Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScanX or Noted Note?

ScanX is rated higher. ScanX averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Noted Note averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ScanX or Noted Note have ads?

Neither ScanX nor Noted Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScanX or Noted Note?

ScanX ships an update fortnightly, and Noted Note every 4 days. Most recently, ScanX was updated on November 6, 2026 and Noted Note on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*