Comparison

Amplenote vs Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Amplenote

This app offers a secure and flexible way to manage notes and tasks. It features rich footnotes, bi-directional linking, and robust sharing options, all while prioritizing data security and seamless syncing across devices. Organize your thoughts and to-dos efficiently with customizable features and offline access.

Highlights
  • Vault encrypted notes
  • Seamless syncing across devices
  • Rich footnotes with mixed media
  • Integrated notes and tasks
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Note tagging and organization
  • Offline access
Features
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*** Your security is our priority *** - Data security differentiates us from popular to-do list apps - All note contents are encrypted at rest on our servers - Notes can be Vault Encrypted with a password that's never sent to our servers - Your note content is available for download at any time *** Built on seamless syncing *** - Along with data security, accurate syncing is at our core - Designed for heavy users who often switch between the same notes on mobile and desktop - Our sync is fully compatible with Vault Notes (even though we can't decrypt their content) ***Expression is our cornerstone *** - Rich Footnotes that hold text, code, images, or all the above is our flagship feature - Easily insert images into notes, or even into text within notes - A range of the finest markdown stylings at your disposal *** Notes and tasks: better together *** - Text, code, to-do tasks, and images all live inside the same note - Tasks can be customized to recur at flexible intervals or hidden until later - Tasks are automatically removed from your to-do list when completed *** As organized as you are *** - Connect notes with bi-directional linking - Note tags allow multi-level taxonomy to organize notes - Browse these taxonomies like directories - Recreate OneNote browsing hierarchies seamlessly *** Flair for sharing *** - Any note can be instantly shared and edited by multiple parties - Publish notes (including their Rich Footnotes!) to the web with one tap - Shared to-do lists can help a team stay on top of shared responsibilities *** Built for personal productivity *** - Set up any task to repeat relative to when you last got it done - Track how much you're getting done over time with our automatic task graph - Designate tasks as "Urgent" or "Important" to use proven priority techniques *** More than ample enough for power users *** - Simplified, clean UI is efficiently functional - Contextual keyboard toolbar puts the relevant actions at your fingertips - Quick opener allows opening any recently used note in ~3 taps - *** No internet? No problem *** - Continue working offline within new or cached notes - All work will automatically sync once back online *** Ample: no more, no less *** - We won't settle for becoming bloated with non-essential features - We work across mobile and web. *** Get started instantly *** - Use our Evernote Importer to bring your notes from the olden times *** Account required *** - An active Amplenote account is required to use Amplenote. - New accounts automatically receive a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan. - At the end of the trial period, you may choose between the free plan (Personal) or one of the paid plans. - You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. - 1 month and 1 year durations are available for Basic, Pro, and Founder subscription levels. - Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase - Privacy policy: https://www.amplenote.com/privacy_policy - Terms of use: https://www.amplenote.com/terms_of_service

About

Document Scanner

Features
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You're at the school office and they ask for your child's vaccination record. You know you have it — somewhere at home, in a folder, probably behind something else. You tell them you'll email it later and spend the next forty minutes going through drawers to find it. That's the problem ClearChive solves. Photograph any paper document — a medical letter, an insurance policy, a utility bill, a school form — and ClearChive reads the text inside it, names it, and files it automatically. Not just searchable by file name. Searchable by actual content. Type "vaccination" or "MMR" or "renewal date" and the right document appears. At the school. At the hospital. In the waiting room. Wherever you happen to be. --- YOUR DOCUMENTS, WHEREVER YOU ARE · At a clinic or school — pull up any medical record, prescription, or form in seconds. No more promising to "send it later." · At tax time — search "2023 receipts" and every relevant document surfaces. No paper chase for your accountant. · When a family member needs something — share an insurance policy, a lease, or a utility bill directly from the app. No explaining where the folder lives. · After a flood, a fire, or a house move — your originals stay physical, but your archive doesn't. Everything backed up on encrypted European servers, accessible from any device. --- HOW IT WORKS Point your phone at any paper document. ClearChive reads the text inside it and files it automatically with a sensible name and category. Search your entire archive from your phone or any browser — by keyword, date, or document type. Pin the documents you need most so they're available even without a connection. Download everything as a ZIP at any time, organized by document type and year. You are never locked in. --- YOUR DOCUMENTS STAY YOURS Stored encrypted on European servers — Hetzner, Germany and Finland. Not on US infrastructure. GDPR compliant. No advertising. No third-party access to your files. See our Privacy Policy for details on how documents are processed. --- FREE TO START No credit card required. Choose monthly, annual, or a one-time lifetime plan — full pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe. Monthly and annual plans auto-renew until cancelled; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. By subscribing, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and our Privacy Policy (https://clearchive.com/privacy).

Screenshots

Amplenote4 screens
Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Amplenote at 3 against Document Scanner's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Amplenote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Document Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amplenote ships an update weekly, Document Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Amplenote versus Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmplenoteDocument Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (492 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings492 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlloy.dev, Inc.Tsegahun Serbessa

Bugs and requests

Amplenote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Widgets not working on iOS
  • Calendar integration issues
  • Task pane glitches on iPad

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to increase text size
  • Improved search functionality
  • Kanban-style task management
  • Handwriting and drawing support
  • Customizable calendar views
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  • Automatic event creation

Document Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Amplenote

Subscriptions11
  • Basic Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Ample Agent Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Founder Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Basic Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Founder Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$239.991 Year
5 purchases

Document Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Personal$7.991 Month
  • Family$12.991 Month
  • Personal$79.991 Year
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  • Family$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$199.00

Questions

Is Amplenote free?
Amplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Amplenote or Document Scanner have ads?
Neither Amplenote nor Document Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amplenote or Document Scanner?
Amplenote ships an update weekly, and Document Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Amplenote was updated on October 18, 2026 and Document Scanner on September 30, 2026.

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