Comparison

Scan vs Scan it

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

Head to head
About

Scan

Capture various data types like barcodes, images, and text from your mobile device and transfer it in real-time to PC or Mac applications and databases. Create custom input forms for efficient data collection, anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Mobile data collection
  • Barcode and NFC scanning
  • Image and text capture
  • Real-time data transfer
  • Customizable input forms
  • ODBC database support
  • Direct integration with Office and Google Suite
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Scan-IT to Office is the efficient solution for mobile data acquisition with real-time connectivity to arbitrary PC or Mac applications and databases accessible via ODBC - with enhanced support for Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets and Google Chrome. Captured data like barcodes, NFC tags, texts, numbers, locations or images is transferred via cloud services immediately to targets on your desktop computer. This works regardless of your location, even across different offices, facilities or countries. VERSATILE Data is captured into clearly structured input forms on the smartphone or tablet. Users can select from predefined standard forms or create their own input forms if required. EASY TO USE Scan-IT to Office is ready to use in just a few steps: This data acquisition app is paired with the corresponding target by scanning a QR code. Now the data transfer works on its own: captured bar-codes, pictures, manual inputs, timestamps or location data are automatically sent to their destination. FEATURES • Mobile data collection app for smartphones and tablets • Captures barcodes, NFC tags, images, timestamps, texts, location data and numbers • Real-time data transfer to any PC or Mac application • Store data in any database accessible via ODBC • Insert data directly into Word, Excel, Google Sheets or Google Chrome • Custom and predefined data acquisition forms • End-to-end encryption guarantees maximum privacy & security • Works worldwide, independent of time and place • For single and multi-user scenarios FREE DEMO The app is available as free trial, a paid subscription unlocks all functions. Without a subscription, the app replaces collected data at random intervals with a demo text and/or a notification is displayed. IMPORTANT NOTICE To use this app, you need to install the additionally required Scan-IT to Office software (available for free) on your desktop computer: Scan-IT to Office Tools enable arbitrary PC or Mac applications and ODBC-databases to receive data collected with the app. Download the tools using this link: https://www.tec-it.com/stodownload Scan-IT to Office Add-Ins are dedicated Add-Ins for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Google Chrome, which provide optimized and seamless data acquisition functionality. Install the desired Add-In directly in the host application or from the respective store: • Microsoft Word / Microsoft Excel: https://appsource.microsoft.com/product/office/wa104381026 • Google Sheets: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scan-it-to-office/oeggkbdldochacapfbnbmhghcfinaehh • Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scan-it-to-office/ijemakhbbjajapbmdonhjmfkkcpliafp FREE SUPPORT In case of questions, please contact us at support@tec-it.com (E-Mail), TECITSupport (Skype) or visit https://www.tec-it.com/sto. SUBSCRIPTION POLICY • Monthly, quarterly or yearly subscriptions are available • When buying a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • You may also manage your subscriptions via App Store. • Auto-renewal of a subscription may be turned off by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of use and privacy: https://www.tec-it.com/download/PDF/TEC-IT_AGB_EN.pdf

About

Scan it

This app transforms your device into a portable scanner, allowing you to capture documents and convert them into shareable PDFs. It offers text recognition to extract actionable information like phone numbers and email addresses from your scans.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and photos
  • Convert scans to PDF
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • Automatic iCloud backup
  • Adjust scan edges
  • Apply image filters
  • Share recognized text
Features
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Easy to use scanner. Convert scans into PDF for easy sharing. *Free version offers 5 scans every month. Upgrade to Pro to remove the limit* The app can export scanned documents as PDF and also does text recognition (OCR). You can easily access all text content or perhaps just the website address or phone number. You scanned documents are automatically saved to iCloud Drive and available on all your Apple devices. iPad version supports drag and drop so you can quickly drag scanned documents to other apps. | Scan Scan one or multiple pages and adjust the edges if needed before saving the final scan. The app automatically detects the edges of the document for better experience. You can rotate the scanned document or apply Grayscale, Black & White or Photo filters. Just make sure to do these edits before confirming the scan. | Export Easily share scanned documents as individual images or create PDF from all the pages in one scan. | iCloud All scanned documents are automatically uploaded to your iCloud Drive for easy access and backup. Just look for the "Scan it" folder. You can also customize this to export single PDF from multiple scans. | Text Recognition Scan it features OCR which means that scanned text will get recognized and you can quickly make use of it. For example if you scan business card you will get tappable links in results allowing you to make a call, send an email, open Safari or maps depending on the contents. This recognized text can also be easily shared. Examples where app can help: * Scan business cards to quickly save contact information like an email or phone number * Scan receipts to keep track of expenses * Scan interesting book pages or other articles for later * Scan and archive invoices and other important documents * Paper notes, mindmaps and other important texts so you never lose it

Screenshots

Scan4 screens
Scan it4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scan and Scan it both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Scan it's written reviews are positive against 66% of Scan's. Scan's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 137) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Scan it sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scan against 4.9 for Scan it. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan has 1.2K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan it's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, Scan it every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scan versus Scan it: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanScan it
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings)4.9 (137 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better137
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbHFilip Nemecek

Customer experience

Scan

All ratings1,146 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative27.4%

Scan it

All ratings137 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Scan

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on certain devices
  • Syncing issues with Excel/Google Sheets
  • Inconsistent barcode scanning behavior
  • Subscription management problems
  • Unreliable camera integration

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for QR codes
  • Improve integration with other apps
  • Allow offline data capture
  • Provide more pricing options
  • Enhance user documentation

Scan it

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scan

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$22.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
4 purchases

Scan it

One-time4
  • Coffee-sized Tip$1.99
  • Lunch-sized Tip$3.99
  • Book-sized Tip$7.99
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  • Scan it Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan it free?
Scan it is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan or Scan it?
Scan it is rated higher. Scan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Scan it averages 4.9 from 137 ratings.
Do Scan or Scan it have ads?
Neither Scan nor Scan it shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan or Scan it?
Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scan it every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scan it on October 24, 2026.

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