Comparison

Magic Scan vs Mappedin Scan

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

Head to head
About

Magic Scan

This app uses your device's camera to instantly extract text from printed sources like documents, books, and signs. It offers on-device translation, text-to-speech, and smart entity detection for actionable information. Scans are saved locally for privacy and can be shared as styled images.

Highlights
  • Live camera OCR
  • Smart entity detection
  • On-device translation
  • Text-to-speech
  • Share as image
  • Local scan history
Features
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The FREE and powerful text scanner powered by Apple Intelligence. Point your camera at any printed text — documents, books, signs, receipts — and Magic Scan extracts it instantly using on-device OCR. No cloud APIs, no sign-in, fully private. LIVE CAMERA OCR See text detected in real-time as you point your camera. Yellow bounding boxes highlight every word. Tap to capture — with haptic feedback and a flash animation. SMART ENTITY DETECTION Magic Scan automatically finds actionable information in your scans: • Phone numbers — tap to call • Addresses — tap to open in Maps • URLs — tap to open in Safari • Dates — tap to add to Calendar APPLE TRANSLATION Translate scanned text on-device using the native iOS Translation framework. Private, fast, no API keys required. TEXT-TO-SPEECH Hear any scanned text read aloud with one tap. Perfect for accessibility or hands-free use. SHARE AS IMAGE Export any scan as a beautifully styled card image. Share via AirDrop, Messages, social media, or save to Photos. SCAN ANYTHING • Receipts, invoices, and accounting documents • Recipes from cookbooks • Notes, letters, and certificates • Whiteboard discussions and meeting notes • Business cards and contact info • Restaurant menus • Magazine and newspaper articles • Book pages and passages • Instructions and product labels • Road signs, airport signs, and station boards • And much more... SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved locally on your device. Swipe to delete, browse anytime. Your data never leaves your phone. SCAN STATISTICS See word count, character count, and estimated reading time for every scan. DARK MODE Full dark mode support with adaptive colors that look beautiful day and night. PREMIUM Remove ads with a one-time purchase. That's it — no subscriptions, no hidden fees. PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens on your device using Apple Vision and Apple Translation. No data is sent to any server. No account required. Permissions needed: • Camera — to scan text from printed sources • Photos — to scan text from images in your library Magic Scan — the smartest way to digitize the world around you.

About

Mappedin Scan

Effortlessly create 3D indoor maps using LiDAR technology. Scan spaces, upload for advanced editing, or export to various file formats for use anywhere. AI-powered features automate map creation and object placement.

Highlights
  • Scan spaces with LiDAR
  • Create 3D indoor maps
  • AI-powered object placement
  • Upload for full editing
  • Export to PDF, SVG, PNG, USDZ, GeoJSON
  • Embed maps on websites
  • Create navigation routes
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Indoor maps made easy. Mappedin makes it effortless to create beautifully rendered 3D maps. Quickly scan any space using LiDAR technology. Upload maps to Mappedin to unlock full editing features or export to open file types to be used anywhere. Mappedin’s AI mapping technology does the heavy lifting. Automated features make the creation of smart, navigable 3D maps that are both accurate and easy. With Mappedin, you can quickly edit and publish your maps to help visitors find their way. Use the Mappedin iOS App to: - Scan any room and create a map in seconds - Upload your maps to Mappedin for a full map editing experience - Export your maps as a PDF, SVG, PNG, USDZ, and GeoJSON to use with any third-party software Additional Mappedin features: - Sign up and start mapping for free on mappedin.com - Available plans to unlock more powerful mapping tools and features - Place objects like walls, doors, and desks automatically with AI technology - Add descriptions, images, and links - Integrate and embed your map on any website - Create routes to help visitors and crowds navigate spaces The Mappedin iOS app requires a device with iOS 17 with the latest “RoomPlan API" LiDAR to scan and generate your indoor map. The following devices meet this requirement: iPhone 12 Pro, iPad Pro, or any later generations. Have questions? Get in touch at help@mappedin.com. Connect with us: facebook.com/mappedin twitter.com/mappedin instagram.com/mappedinatwork linkedin.com/company/mappedin

Screenshots

Magic Scan3 screens
Mappedin Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mappedin Scan at 5.0 against Magic Scan's 4.2. Mappedin Scan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Magic Scan's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. Magic Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mappedin Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mappedin Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Scan has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Magic Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mappedin Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Scan ships an update every 2 months, Mappedin Scan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magic Scan versus Mappedin Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic ScanMappedin Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (30 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaltsoft IncMappedin, Inc.

Customer experience

Magic Scan

All ratings30 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Mappedin Scan

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magic Scan

One-time1
  • Magic Scan Premium$0.99
None

Mappedin Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Scan free?
Magic Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mappedin Scan free?
Mappedin Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic Scan or Mappedin Scan?
Mappedin Scan is rated higher. Magic Scan averages 4.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Mappedin Scan averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Magic Scan or Mappedin Scan have ads?
Neither Magic Scan nor Mappedin Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Scan or Mappedin Scan?
Magic Scan ships an update every 2 months, and Mappedin Scan monthly. Most recently, Magic Scan was updated on September 21, 2026 and Mappedin Scan on June 22, 2026.

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