Comparison

Scanner vs Synchrotab for BlackBerry

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

Head to head
About

Scanner

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize, sign, and share documents on the go. Convert scans to text, protect your files, and reduce paper clutter. An essential tool for efficient business transactions and document management.

Highlights
  • Scan documents easily
  • Save and export as PDF, TXT, JPEG
  • Sign important documents
  • Convert scans to text (OCR)
  • Protect stored files
  • No Wi-Fi needed
Features
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Bring your filing into the future with Scanner: Scan Documents Easily! Use our mobile OCR scanner to get your documents managed fast and efficiently! Our mobile scanner will become an indispensable assistant in business and make conducting business transactions quicker and easier. You no longer have to use a stationary scanner anymore. Now you have a portable one installed on your phone. Scanner: Scan Documents Easily is a great tool for busy businessmen. Now you can not only scan your paper documents but also sign and send them to your business partners within just one app. Don’t worry about safety! Your scanned documents will be securely protected. You will no longer have to store stacks of papers on your desk – everything will be kept safe on your phone. No need to send attached files to emails or messengers and try to find the needed file in a long message history. With our app, you will have immediate access to whatever documents you need, just a quick snap and have it converted! You can use our app whenever you want: on business trips, during office meetings, at home checking the bills, etc. No Wi-Fi needed! Our portable scanner always comes in handy! You will get accurate scans, which can be edited and shared later. Moreover, we care about nature. You can shred and recycle all of your paper files now, safe in the knowledge that you have our handy scanner on your phone. The more paper you recycle – the fewer trees have to suffer! Our app is 100% eco-friendly! FEATURES: Scan easily Turn your phone into a powerful scanning tool. Make digital copies of your documents within the app. Save and Export as PDF, TXT and JPEG Choose a file format suitable for you. Export your files directly from the app. Sign your important documents No need to make a paper copy anymore! Sign and send important documents through the Scanner: Scan Documents Easily app. Convert any scan into text Don’t want to rewrite text from the paper document? Our smart scanner will do it for you. Make an image scan and let the app convert the picture into text. Protect your stored files All your important documents will be securely protected after scanning. Subscription Service Conditions: Our app is free to download and use. It offers a free trial for 3 days and then $19.99/month. Also, you can buy a yearly subscription package for $49.99. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal will be provided to you. Subscriptions are managed by the user. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. A current subscription may not be canceled during an active subscription period. Terms of Use: https://grappa-apps-static.s3.amazonaws.com/scanner/termsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: https://grappa-apps-static.s3.amazonaws.com/scanner/privacyPolicy.html

About

Synchrotab for BlackBerry

This app enables presenters to share PDF documents wirelessly to multiple viewer devices. It facilitates real-time screen synchronization, zoom, and annotation, with built-in participant tracking and meeting notes. The system operates via peer-to-peer Wi-Fi, reducing the need for network access and eliminating printing costs.

Highlights
  • Wireless PDF broadcasting
  • Peer-to-peer Wi-Fi communication
  • Synchronized viewer screens
  • Zoom and on-screen mark-up
  • Participant and time-stamped records
  • Embedded meeting notes
  • Document library access
Features
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Synchrotab is an IOS app that allows a presenter to broadcast pdf documents on a tablet or iPhone to a group of up to 8 viewer tablets. The devices communicate via peer-to-peer Wi-Fi, thus eliminating the need for a common network access. Time stamped records of materials displayed and active participants is supplied as required, together with embedded meeting notes. The viewer sees a synchronized version of the presenter’s screen with zoom and on-screen mark-up capability. Multiple documents may be uploaded to the primary device memory via email or external file network, allowing immediate access to an entire library of presentations or reports. Synchrotab makes its own statement of sustainability while eliminating costly printing and freight charges. The system was designed in cooperation with a major global investment bank ensuring exacting standards of security and integration with corporate devices. * Privacy Policy: http://www.synchrotab.com/docs/SynchrotabPrivacyPolicy.pdf * Terms of Use: http://www.synchrotab.com/docs/SynchrotabTermsOfUse.pdf

Screenshots

Scanner4 screens
Synchrotab for BlackBerry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synchrotab for BlackBerry at none against Scanner's 3. Synchrotab for BlackBerry also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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. Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Synchrotab for BlackBerry asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Synchrotab for BlackBerry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner has 62 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Synchrotab for BlackBerry every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scanner versus Synchrotab for BlackBerry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerSynchrotab for BlackBerry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (62 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrappa Software Inc.Synchrotab, LLC

Customer experience

Scanner

All ratings62 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Synchrotab for BlackBerry

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Trial + 1 month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Trial + 1 month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 1 year$49.991 Year
None

Synchrotab for BlackBerry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Synchrotab for BlackBerry free?
Synchrotab for BlackBerry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scanner or Synchrotab for BlackBerry?
Synchrotab for BlackBerry is rated higher. Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Synchrotab for BlackBerry averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scanner or Synchrotab for BlackBerry have ads?
Neither Scanner nor Synchrotab for BlackBerry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner or Synchrotab for BlackBerry?
Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Synchrotab for BlackBerry every 2 months. Most recently, Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Synchrotab for BlackBerry on November 3, 2026.

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