Comparison

SMART InkScan vs IHNotes

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

Head to head
About

SMART InkScan

Transform handwritten notes and sketches into digital ink. Seamlessly bridge the physical and digital worlds by scanning whiteboards, documents, and more. Offers features like perspective correction, multi-image capture, and annotation for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Converts handwritten notes to digital ink
  • Perspective correction
  • Multi-image capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Export as image or PDF
  • Direct integration with SMART Board with iQ
Features
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For those who love the immediacy and expression of pen and paper, SMART InkScan converts handwritten artifacts into digital SMART ink™. Users can begin brainstorming on the back of a napkin and seamlessly continue working from their mobile device, bridging the gap between the physical and digital domains. InkScan also offers the most useful features of other mobile scanner apps such as perspective correction, multi-image capture, numerous annotation options, and export as image or pdf. For users with access to a SMART Board with iQ, SMART InkScan offers a smooth transition from dry-erase whiteboards to SMART Ink with just a snap. InkScan converts your photos into digital ink and sends them directly to a SMART Board with iQ allowing teachers and students to continue working interactively with content. Here are some delightful examples of how SMART InkScan can improve your workflow: - Snap a pic of your next great concept sketch and convert it to digital ink. Continue fine-tuning your work within the app or use the large canvas on a SMART Board with iQ - Use the new Files app in iOS to import PDFs. Add a signature to important documents and share via email. You can even save your signature for next time - Enhance the quality of those whiteboard pics on your camera roll. Use the inking tools to markup and distribute to your team as a PDF or image - Combine notes taken from multiple team members, highlight the important items share them with your study group - Compile receipts for your next expense report, add notes and export as a multi-page PDF

About

IHNotes

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IHNotes is a mobile companion for industrial hygiene and occupational health professionals to plan, collect, and manage field samples efficiently. Designed for use in dynamic field environments, IHNotes simplifies sample tracking, equipment assignments, and exposure documentation while maintaining complete data integrity. Key Features: Field Sampling: Create and manage air, noise, and wipe samples directly from the field. Automatic Timekeeping: Record start/stop times for each sample with built-in timers and status tracking. Equipment Management: Assign, track, and verify calibration history for pumps and instruments. Site Integration: Capture location and contextual details for every sample. Role-Based Access: Secure, cloud-synced data for field, lab, and admin teams. IHNotes enables EHS teams to standardize sampling workflows, reduce manual errors, and ensure complete traceability from field collection to lab submission — all within one connected platform.

Screenshots

SMART InkScan4 screens
IHNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IHNotes at none against SMART InkScan's 4. SMART InkScan's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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. SMART InkScan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. IHNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMART InkScan versus IHNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART InkScanIHNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMART TechnologiesApplied Particle Technology Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SMART InkScan

One-time4
  • Remove Watermarks$0.99
  • Import PDFs$0.99
  • Get New Pens$0.99
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  • Get All the Upgrades$1.99
None

IHNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART InkScan free?
SMART InkScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IHNotes free?
IHNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMART InkScan or IHNotes have ads?
Neither SMART InkScan nor IHNotes shows ads.

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