# SaveThings vs Scan.Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SaveThings at none against Scan.Plus's 3. SaveThings also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Scan.Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 72 months) and ratings volume (747 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan.Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SaveThings asks for nothing beyond the download.

SaveThings holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan.Plus has 747 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SaveThings's written reviews are positive against 85% of Scan.Plus's.

SaveThings ships an update every 72 months, Scan.Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SaveThings | Scan.Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savethings/id1494494142/reviews)** | [4.8 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **747** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 84.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongwoo Pae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483548085) | [Alohi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172555270) |

## What reviewers say

### SaveThings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savethings/id1494494142)

Securely store your IDs, passwords, and notes directly on your device using biometric authentication. Dictate notes with on-device speech recognition in multiple languages and organize them with categories for easy searching and sharing.

**Highlights:** Biometric ID/Password security, On-device voice note-taking, Multi-language speech recognition, Note categorization, Secure sharing, Easy search and organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scan.Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanplus-doc-and-pdf-scanner/id1659886125)

This app uses AI to provide high-quality mobile document scanning. It offers intelligent text extraction, translation, summarization, and editing capabilities. Securely manage, organize, and share your scanned documents with advanced features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scanning and enhancement, OCR for text extraction and editing, AI translation and summarization, Magic Eraser for unwanted elements, Secure PDF and JPG management, E-signature and fax integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan.Plus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan.Plus Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Scan.Plus Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 💡 Innovative AI-powered features
- ⭐ Excellent overall performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 📦 Limitations in free/beta version

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not flipping to show document
- Inability to reconnect after update issues
- Unexpected app behavior after iOS 18 update

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase unlimited AI credits
- More flexible payment options (one-time purchase)
- Improved camera controls (e.g., flip camera option)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SaveThings free?

SaveThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scan.Plus free?

Scan.Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SaveThings or Scan.Plus?

SaveThings is rated higher. SaveThings averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Scan.Plus averages 4.8 from 747 ratings.

### Do SaveThings or Scan.Plus have ads?

Neither SaveThings nor Scan.Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SaveThings or Scan.Plus?

SaveThings ships an update every 72 months, and Scan.Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, SaveThings was updated on October 3, 2026 and Scan.Plus on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*