QuickScanner vs Scanly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
QuickScanner
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QuickScanner is a multi-mode document scanner designed for iOS and macOS. It combines smart document capture, OCR text extraction, QR/barcode scanning, and PDF generation with cloud backup. SCANNING MODES: - Document, Business Card, Receipt, ID Card, Whiteboard - Capture from camera, photo library, files, video, or screen region - Auto-shutter for hands-free capture - Auto boundary detection and perspective correction - Auto-crop with corner recognition - Flash control and continuous capture IMAGE EDITING: - 4-corner freeform crop with drag handles - Rotation (360°) and horizontal flip - Filters: Original, Magic Color, B&W, Grayscale, High Contrast - Text annotation overlay - Signature field overlay OCR TEXT EXTRACTION: - Offline OCR using Google ML Kit (no data sent to servers) - 5 language scripts: Japanese, Latin/English, Chinese, Korean, Devanagari - Extract text from scanned images and PDF pages - Extract text and QR codes from PDF and video files - Export text as TXT or Markdown files - Copy or share extracted text AI ASSIST: - AI-generated titles and tags for your scans - One-tap summary of extracted text - AI cleanup of OCR recognition errors - Structured field extraction (receipts, business cards) - Batch AI actions across multiple documents QR & BARCODE SCANNER: - Real-time detection with AR overlay - Scan QR/barcodes from camera, image/PDF files, video, or screen (macOS) - Parse WiFi, contacts (vCard), calendar events, SMS and email - One-tap actions per payload type, with warnings for sensitive data - Scan history with recent results - Auto-open URLs from QR codes - Copy and share barcode values PDF: - Searchable PDF: OCR text embedded as an invisible, searchable layer - Single and multi-page PDF generation - Password-protected PDF encryption - PDF preview with page navigation - Text extraction from PDF documents DOCUMENT LIBRARY: - Browse by type: Documents, Cards, Receipts, IDs, Whiteboards, PDFs - Folders, tags, and full-text search - Bulk selection and batch operations - Trash with soft-delete and restore CLOUD BACKUP: - Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive integration - Full library backup as ZIP archive with manifest - Settings export/import in backups - Remote backup upload and download CUSTOMIZATION: - 20+ theme colors with dark/light mode - Configurable auto-crop, perspective correction, and default filter - Responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop QuickScanner Pro unlocks: - Ad-free experience - All premium features - Priority support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickscanner/terms/
Scanly
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ScanlyPDF turns your iPhone into a powerful document scanner and PDF toolkit. SCAN ANYTHING ⢠Scan documents, ID cards, and business cards with your camera ⢠Smart edge detection and auto-crop ⢠Choose scan mode for the best results every time FULL PDF TOOLKIT ⢠Reorder, delete, and add pages ⢠Apply filters: Color, Black & White, Grayscale ⢠Password-protect your documents ⢠Compress PDFs up to 70% without losing quality ANNOTATE & SIGN ⢠Highlight, underline, and add text annotations ⢠Draw and save your signature ā use it on any document ⢠Place signatures precisely where you need them EXPORT & SHARE ⢠Export as PDF, Word (.docx), images, or plain text ⢠OCR-powered text extraction for accurate results ⢠Share directly from the app STAY ORGANIZED ⢠Create folders with custom icons and colors ⢠Tag documents for quick filtering ⢠Search across all your scans instantly CLOUD BACKUP ⢠Back up to Dropbox or Google Drive ⢠Keep your documents safe and accessible ONE-TIME PURCHASE No subscriptions. Pay once, unlock everything forever. All current and future features included. Built with privacy in mind ā your documents never leave your device unless you choose to share or back them up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: QuickScanner at 4 against Scanly's ā. QuickScanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QuickScanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Scanly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | QuickScanner | Scanly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | ā |
| Ads | Yes | ā |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac ā better | ā |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO | Jordi Milla Catalan |
In-app purchases
QuickScanner
- Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$4.99
Scanly
- ScanlyPDF Pro LifeTime$4.99
Questions
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