Comparison

Backlit! vs Mastercharge Ltd

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

Head to head
About

Backlit!

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
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Backlit allows you to connect wirelessly to your SANE server, configure your device and scan a document on your iPhone or iPad! How to use Backlit: - download from the AppStore - add the hostname or IP address of your SANE server - tap your device - scan! Scanned documents can be saved to the iOS Camera Roll and shared via apps available on your device!

About

Mastercharge Ltd

Features
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Never run out of power again with Mastercharge. Our app makes it easy to find the nearest charging station or venue that offers Mastercharge, so you can quickly and easily charge up your phone, laptop, or other electronic devices. Whether you're on the go or just need a quick recharge, Mastercharge has got you covered.

Screenshots

Backlit!4 screens
Mastercharge Ltd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mastercharge Ltd at Free against Backlit!'s $1.99. Mastercharge Ltd also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backlit! ships an update every 9 months, Mastercharge Ltd every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Backlit! versus Mastercharge Ltd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklit!Mastercharge Ltd
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanislas ChevallierMastercharge Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Backlit!

No in-app purchases

None

Mastercharge Ltd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backlit! free?
Backlit! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mastercharge Ltd free?
Mastercharge Ltd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backlit! or Mastercharge Ltd have ads?
Neither Backlit! nor Mastercharge Ltd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backlit! or Mastercharge Ltd?
Backlit! ships an update every 9 months, and Mastercharge Ltd every 2 months. Most recently, Backlit! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mastercharge Ltd on October 27, 2026.

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