Comparison

SlideScan by Photomyne vs piXPost XP

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

Head to head
About

SlideScan by Photomyne

Transform your old slides into digital photos quickly and easily using AI. Simply hold your slides up to a light source and let the app automatically crop, enhance, and save them as digital images. Enjoy unlimited scanning and sharing with an optional upgrade.

Highlights
  • AI-powered slide scanning
  • Automatic cropping and rotation
  • Image enhancement
  • Voice control option
  • Unlimited saving and sharing (premium)
  • Photo backup and cross-device access (premium)
Features
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Brought to you by the developer who built the smartest photo scanner app, Photomyne is proud to now also offer an AI-powered photo slide scanning app that will blow you away. See how those hidden memories in slides are instantly revealed and scanned. IT’S AUTOMATIC - JUST ADD SLIDES: 1. Open a backlight source on your computer (or use the link provided in the app) 2. Hold the slide in front of the light 3. Long-press the capture button or simply say “Go” (if voice control is enabled) 4. See slides magically scanned and images revealed The app’s smart algorithm will automatically crop, rotate, enhance, and save the slide as a digital photo in the app. OPTIONAL IN-APP UPGRADE: The first few photos are free. For unlimited use, consider purchasing an optional paid plan (in-app purchase). Here are the premium features you get with a paid plan: * Unlimited scanning * Unlimited photo saving and sharing * Photo backup and access on other devices and online. The app offers an optional paid plan via monthly/yearly auto-renewing subscriptions**, as well as a One-Time plan which is paid for by a single upfront payment (valid for 2 years). These offer unlimited access to the premium mentioned above. **Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew itself unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in the App Store. If offered, if you choose to use our free trial, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Got any questions? We’d love to connect: support@photomyne.com Privacy Policy: https://photomyne.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://photomyne.com/terms-of-use

About

piXPost XP

Discover and share postal-related finds like stamps, postcards, and postboxes on a global map. Earn badges for your contributions and explore the stories behind mail from around the world. This community app is for philatelists and curious travelers alike.

Highlights
  • Map-based discovery of postal finds
  • Pinning for stamps, postcards, and postboxes
  • Upload images and short videos
  • Earn badges for contributions
  • Like posts and view global activity
  • Full-screen image/video viewer
Features
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piXPost is the world’s first map-based app for postal explorers. Share, discover, and celebrate the joy of stamps, postcards, postboxes — and the stories behind them. Whether you’re a seasoned philatelist or a casual traveler snapping photos of iconic boxes, piXPost lets you: -Drop pins for postal finds around the world -Choose from pin types like Stamps, Postcards, Postboxes, and Events -View and explore posts by location or theme -Earn badges for your contributions and discoveries -Like posts and view global activity -Upload up to 3 images and a short video per post New in version 1.3.8: XP1: Be the first to log a postbox and claim it! Full-screen image & video viewer with rotation support Improved filters, profiles, and badge system Admin-reviewed moderation for a safe, hobby-focused space piXPost is a community built by collectors, for collectors — and anyone curious about the world through the lens of mail.

Screenshots

SlideScan by Photomyne4 screens
piXPost XP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: piXPost XP at 5.0 against SlideScan by Photomyne's 4.6. piXPost XP also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 69%). SlideScan by Photomyne's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 12). On price, 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. SlideScan by Photomyne sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and piXPost XP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

piXPost XP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlideScan by Photomyne has 13K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of SlideScan by Photomyne's written reviews are positive against 88% of piXPost XP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SlideScan by Photomyne ships an update every 2 months, piXPost XP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SlideScan by Photomyne versus piXPost XP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlideScan by PhotomynepiXPost XP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB95 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhotomyne LTDGraham Beck

Customer experience

SlideScan by Photomyne

All ratings12,800 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews477 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative25.4%

piXPost XP

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

SlideScan by Photomyne

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Backlight detection issues
  • Inconsistent voice control
  • Scanning freezes after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Batch scanning option
  • Improved image editing tools
  • Higher resolution scanning
  • Easier subscription management

piXPost XP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SlideScan by Photomyne

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited (Monthly)2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited (Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Unlimited (Yearly)3 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
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  • Unlimited (Yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Remove announcements$0.99
  • Video effects$4.99
  • SlideScan membership$24.99
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  • Unlimited scanning (5 years)$39.99
  • Unlimited scanning (2 years)$39.99
  • Unlimited scanning (2 years)$69.99
1 purchases

piXPost XP

One-time1
  • Additional Stamp Album Page$1.99

Questions

Is SlideScan by Photomyne free?
SlideScan by Photomyne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is piXPost XP free?
piXPost XP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SlideScan by Photomyne or piXPost XP?
piXPost XP is rated higher. SlideScan by Photomyne averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while piXPost XP averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do SlideScan by Photomyne or piXPost XP have ads?
Both SlideScan by Photomyne and piXPost XP show ads.
Which is updated more often, SlideScan by Photomyne or piXPost XP?
SlideScan by Photomyne ships an update every 2 months, and piXPost XP fortnightly. Most recently, SlideScan by Photomyne was updated on October 30, 2026 and piXPost XP on October 24, 2026.

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