# Backlit! vs OpenAirScan

The clearest difference is price: OpenAirScan at Free against Backlit!'s $1.99. OpenAirScan also leads on rating (2.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

OpenAirScan is free to download; Backlit! costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenAirScan holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Backlit! ships an update every 9 months, OpenAirScan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backlit! | OpenAirScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlit/id1203029238/reviews) | **[2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openairscan/id1663611384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislas Chevallier](https://appshunter.io/developer/899758674) | [Leo Wehrfritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663611386) |

## What reviewers say

### Backlit!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlit/id1203029238)

Scan documents directly from your iPhone or iPad to a SANE server. Wirelessly connect, configure your device, and save or share your scanned files.

**Highlights:** Wireless SANE server connection, Device configuration, Scan documents from iPhone/iPad, Save to Camera Roll, Share via other apps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenAirScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openairscan/id1663611384)

This app connects to any network-enabled scanner using the ESCL (AirScan) protocol. It allows you to create scans in various formats, working with most scanners from the last decade. It is designed to be vendor-agnostic.

**Highlights:** Connects to ESCL/AirScan scanners, Vendor-agnostic compatibility, Supports various scan formats, Works with network-enabled scanners, Compatible with most modern scanners

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backlit! free?

Backlit! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenAirScan free?

OpenAirScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backlit! or OpenAirScan?

OpenAirScan is rated higher. Backlit! averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenAirScan averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Backlit! or OpenAirScan have ads?

Neither Backlit! nor OpenAirScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backlit! or OpenAirScan?

Backlit! ships an update every 9 months, and OpenAirScan every 2 months. Most recently, Backlit! was updated on September 11, 2026 and OpenAirScan on August 17, 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.*