Scannote vs Y.A.M.S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scannote
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Scan HIGH-QUALITY Scannote uses the most advanced scanning technology in its scanner app. Scans start at 200 dpi, premium quality comparable to desktop scanners. Auto-optimization and blur-reduction help you to get the most out of your scans. Scan QUICKLY Scannote is blazingly fast and incredibly easy. Hold your iPhone over any document, receipt, whiteboard to scan and save it as a JPG quickly. The edges of the document are automatically identified so that only the document itself is scanned. It captures the best possible image in the perfect moment. Scan ANYTHING Scannote works with any type of document, from paper documents to business cards, QR codes, notes- even whiteboards or post-its. It saves the documents that are important for you and gets rid of paper clutter. Wherever you are, your Scannote iOS scanner app is with you.
Y.A.M.S
Analyze your food spending and understand its impact on the food system. Scan receipts to track purchases and gain insights into your spending habits. Contribute data to support food justice initiatives.
- Receipt scanning for purchase details
- Insights dashboard with spending analytics
- Customizable filters for spending trends
- Optional demographic data contribution
- Support for food justice initiatives
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YAMS (Yielding Access to Market Solutions) empowers users to analyze food spending and make informed decisions that support equitable food systems. Key Features - Receipt Scanning: Quickly capture and upload food purchase details—including store name, date, time, and items—directly within the app. - Insights Dashboard: Access dynamic spending trends and analytics with customizable filters for date, time, and keywords, giving you a clear picture of your food expenditure. - Community Impact: Optionally contribute demographic data (age range, income range, zip code) to drive food justice initiatives and support community-led solutions. Join YAMS in promoting food sovereignty, amplifying Black-led narratives, and transforming food systems for greater equity and sustainability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scannote at 11.0 against Y.A.M.S's 15.1. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scannote | Y.A.M.S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HUU HUY NGUYEN | National Black Food and Justice Alliance |
In-app purchases
Scannote
No in-app purchases
Y.A.M.S
No in-app purchases








