# Backlit! vs Neurons Reply

The clearest difference is price: Neurons Reply at Free against Backlit!'s $1.99. Neurons Reply also leads on update cadence (every 4 days 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.

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

Backlit! ships an update every 9 months, Neurons Reply every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backlit! | Neurons Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlit/id1203029238/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislas Chevallier](https://appshunter.io/developer/899758674) | [Reply SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/438883833) |

## 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


### Neurons Reply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neurons-reply/id6766458401)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backlit! free?

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

### Is Neurons Reply free?

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

### Do Backlit! or Neurons Reply have ads?

Neither Backlit! nor Neurons Reply shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backlit! or Neurons Reply?

Backlit! ships an update every 9 months, and Neurons Reply every 4 days. Most recently, Backlit! was updated on September 11, 2026 and Neurons Reply on September 25, 2026.

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