Comparison

Stan vs ScanBox

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

Head to head
About

Stan

Features
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Stan is your personal assistant and helps you keep order in your home. Features: * Create boxes or containers and fill them with items * Print the QR code of the box and attach it to the box * From now on you can scan directly the QR code of the box and see at a glance what is present in there without the need of having a look into it * Perfect for all attics, boxes in shed, but also for file folders etc. * Simple search for all items and infos in which box you will find it Pro-Features: * You can obtain an auto-renewable subscription which will unlock features like QR Code scanning and remove the 3-boxes-limitation. This subscription will last for 12 months and will prolong for another period of 12 months unless you cancel it up to 24 hours before the current period ends. Privacy Policy and Terms: https://barz.eu/datenschutz

About

ScanBox

Digitize and manage documents, receipts, and cards with high-quality scans and OCR text recognition. Organize files with custom folders, protect sensitive data, and export in various formats including editable Excel for tables.

Highlights
  • High-quality scanning with smart cropping
  • OCR text recognition for searchable documents
  • Organized file management with privacy protection
  • Flexible export to PDF, JPEG, and editable Excel
  • Smart table recognition
  • Face ID protection for sensitive folders
Features
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ScanBox is a feature-rich mobile scanning app designed for efficient digitization and management of documents, receipts, and other paper materials. Whether it's study notes, contracts, invoices, or daily receipts and business cards, ScanBox helps you scan, organize, and back them up with ease. 【Key Features】 • High-Quality Scanning: One-tap scanning with smart cropping and shadow removal. Supports documents, receipts, notes, cards, and more. • OCR Text Recognition: Automatically extracts text from images. Enables full-text search — even image files become searchable like documents. • Organized File Management with Privacy Protection: Auto-categorization and custom folders. Sensitive directories can be protected with Face ID. • Flexible Export Options: Export as PDF or JPEG. Print directly with AirPrint in high resolution. • Smart Table Recognition: Automatically detects table structures from scanned images and exports editable Excel files. Ideal for expense reports, transcripts, and data summaries. Whether you're a student, office worker, or freelancer, ScanBox is your efficient digital office assistant. Download now to streamline your scanning and document management experience! Users of ScanBox (hereafter "Users") are deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to the full User Agreement before use. Your use of the app constitutes full acceptance of the terms and all published rules. We reserve the right to monitor, prompt, correct, and take necessary actions on all activities within the app. Full Terms of Use: https://scanbox.qqzhuti.net/termsen ScanBox offers an auto-renewing subscription service with monthly ($1.99 USD) and yearly ($7.99 USD) plans. A one-time lifetime membership option is also available. Subscriptions are renewed automatically via your Apple ID one day before expiration. To cancel, please manage your subscription in your Apple ID settings. For feedback or support, please contact: 354822@qq.com Terms of use: https://scanbox.qqzhuti.net/termsen Privacy Policy: https://scanbox.qqzhuti.net/privacyen End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stan4 screens
ScanBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanBox at every 9 days against Stan's every 4 months. ScanBox also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Stan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and ScanBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stan ships an update every 4 months, ScanBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stan versus ScanBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStanScanBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaik BarzWEN WU LI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stan

Subscriptions1
  • Stan Pro1 Month trial$2.991 Year
3 purchases

ScanBox

Subscriptions2
  • Scanbox VIP for one month$1.991 Month
  • Scanbox VIP for one year3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scanbox VIP for Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Stan free?
Stan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanBox free?
ScanBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stan or ScanBox have ads?
Neither Stan nor ScanBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stan or ScanBox?
Stan ships an update every 4 months, and ScanBox every 9 days. Most recently, Stan was updated on November 2, 2026 and ScanBox on October 30, 2026.

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