Comparison

SlideScan by Photomyne vs DashLoop

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

DashLoop

Features
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DashLoop turns your iPhone into a powerful 4K dash cam — with smart loop recording that automatically overwrites old clips, so you never run out of storage, ever. Leave it running on every drive and stop worrying about space. DashLoop continuously records the road ahead, keeps only what matters, and lets you lock important footage before it's gone. A sudden stop, a near miss, or a memorable road trip — the evidence is always in your pocket. WHY DASHLOOP • Never run out of storage — smart loop recording reuses space automatically • Record in up to 4K for sharp, readable license plates and road signs • Crash detection flags the exact moment of hard impacts automatically • One tap locks the last 5 minutes so it can never be overwritten • Everything stays private on your iPhone — no account, no cloud, no tracking KEY FEATURES ▸ Smart Loop Recording Records continuously in short clips and automatically overwrites the oldest unlocked footage. Set your loop window and just drive — no manual deleting, no "storage full" interruptions. ▸ Up to 4K Resolution 720p, 1080p, 2K and 4K are all available free, defaulting to your iPhone's highest quality so footage stays crisp. ▸ Crash Detection Motion sensors detect sudden impacts and automatically mark the clip as a Crash Event. Choose Low, Medium or High sensitivity. ▸ Lock Important Footage One tap locks the last 5 minutes. Locked videos are never overwritten — perfect for accidents, disputes or memorable drives. ▸ On-Screen Timestamp Date and time are burned directly into the video for reliable, timestamped evidence. ▸ Smart Screen Dimming Automatically dims after a few minutes to save battery and cut night glare; tap to wake it, or force an ultra-dark mode instantly. ▸ Optional Audio Toggle in-cabin audio on or off — full control of your privacy. ▸ Private & Offline No sign-up, no cloud upload, no tracking. Videos never leave your iPhone unless you export or share them. FREE VERSION • All resolutions up to 4K • 10-minute loop recording • Crash detection & timestamp • "DashLoop" watermark New users also get a 120-minute Pro recording trial. UPGRADE TO PRO • Choose loop length: 20 / 30 / 60 / 120 minutes • Remove the watermark or use your own custom text • Lock the last 5 minutes of footage PRICING • DashLoop Pro Yearly — $9.99/year, auto-renewing • DashLoop Pro Lifetime — $29.99 one-time purchase, yours forever SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS (YEARLY) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends, at the same price. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://yj89111.github.io/dashloop/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SlideScan by Photomyne4 screens
DashLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DashLoop at none against SlideScan by Photomyne's shown. SlideScan by Photomyne's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases 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. SlideScan by Photomyne sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DashLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SlideScan by Photomyne versus DashLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlideScan by PhotomyneDashLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhotomyne LTD朝鸿 刘

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

DashLoop

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
2 purchases

DashLoop

Subscriptions1
  • DashLoop Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • DashLoop Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is SlideScan by Photomyne free?
SlideScan by Photomyne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DashLoop free?
DashLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SlideScan by Photomyne or DashLoop have ads?
SlideScan by Photomyne shows ads; DashLoop does not.

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