SlideScan by Photomyne vs piXPost XP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | SlideScan by Photomyne | piXPost XP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (13K ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Photomyne LTD | Graham Beck |
Customer experience
SlideScan by Photomyne
piXPost XP
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
SlideScan by Photomyne
- 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
- 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
piXPost XP
- Additional Stamp Album Page$1.99
Questions
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