Comparison

ScanCam vs CTL

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

Head to head
About

ScanCam

Transform your device into a portable scanner. Capture, edit, and sign any document, then share it as a PDF or JPEG. Supports single and batch scanning with automatic border detection and various save options.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and images
  • Add e-signatures
  • Export as PDF or JPEG
  • Batch scanning mode
  • Automatic border detection
  • Cloud service integration
  • Print via Wi-Fi
Features
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Scan, Sign & Send! Turn your iOS device into a portable scanner! Scan and edit any document, put your e-signature on each page and share it in PDF or JPEG format. Key Features: * A handy iOS scanner app that can scan any document including receipts, images/photos, cards, paper notes, book pages etc * Fast, easy & perfectly designed for both iPhone and iPad * Has both single & batch mode for multiple scans. Advanced PDF Scanner app: * Scan by camera or choose photos from Camera Roll * Save scans in gray scale, black & white or color * Automatic shutter& border detection for any scannable object * Multipage scanning - scan as many pages as you like Document Editor: * E-sign any document by adding your signature to scans within the app * Re-size, rename & rotate pages by Biz Scanner * Change effect by adding grayscale, B&W or color. Document Sharing Tools: * Share your scans via email * Easy print your scans with any Wi-Fi printer * Share and upload scanned documents to cloud services like Dropbox, Evernote, Yandex Disk, Box, Google Drive or OneDrive. * Export files as PDF * Save files to Camera Roll Choose from different subscription options: - 1 Week Subscription - 1 Month Subscription - 3 Months Subscription - 6 Months Subscription - 1 Year Subscription Subscription Information: Please note: * Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period * You can cancel subscription anytime cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and the cost will be identified. * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase EULA: https://scancam.treadle.tech/privacy Privacy Policy: https://scancam.treadle.tech/terms Got questions or suggestions? Please don’t hesitate to email us at info@people-talent.com.my Or reach us on Facebook to get immediate support Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/peopletalenttech/ We will constantly keep Docs Scanner updated for our users by adding new features & fixing bugs, so please write your review by rating us, it will help us to improve the Docs Scanner.

About

CTL

This app works with a contactless temperature logger to record temperatures within shipments. It offers two logging modes and provides visual indicators for temperature thresholds and device status. Data can be downloaded in various file formats.

Highlights
  • Contactless temperature logging
  • Two logging modes
  • Temperature threshold indicators
  • Status and RF module LEDs
  • PDF, Excel, Text, Raw Data reports
Features
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The Cryopak CTL is a contactless temperature data logger that works in conjunction with a mobile app.With a line of sight of approximately 30.5 meters, this compact device can record temperatures within a shipment as low as 40C up to as high as 85C. The CTL has two logging modes, a 16KB memory, and comes with either an internal or external sensor. Five LEDs indicate the available temperature thresholds (High High, High, OK, Low, and Low Low), with additional LEDs for Status and RF Module. A plastic sealing keeps moisture out. Data reports can be downloaded in PDF, Excel, Text or Raw Data file.

Screenshots

ScanCam4 screens
CTL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CTL at 5.0 against ScanCam's 4.4. CTL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). ScanCam's advantage is ratings volume (469 vs 1). 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. ScanCam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CTL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CTL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanCam has 469 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanCam ships an update every 2 months, CTL fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ScanCam versus CTL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanCamCTL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (469 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings469 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeople Talent Tech Sdn. Bhd.Cryopak cvt

Customer experience

ScanCam

All ratings469 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.9%

CTL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ScanCam

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes during multi-page scanning
  • Inconsistent document quality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved cropping controls
  • Cross-platform sharing
  • More language support
  • Better free version functionality

CTL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ScanCam

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Week Pro Subscription$3.997 Days
  • 1 Month Pro Subscription$7.991 Month
  • 3 Months Pro Subscription$19.993 Months
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  • 6 Months Pro Subscription$29.996 Months
  • 1 Year Pro Subscription$39.991 Year
None

CTL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanCam free?
ScanCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTL free?
CTL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScanCam or CTL?
CTL is rated higher. ScanCam averages 4.4 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while CTL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ScanCam or CTL have ads?
Neither ScanCam nor CTL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanCam or CTL?
ScanCam ships an update every 2 months, and CTL fortnightly. Most recently, ScanCam was updated on October 17, 2026 and CTL on October 11, 2026.

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