Comparison

Stylus Labs Write Pro vs Scanly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stylus Labs Write Pro

This app offers advanced tools for editing and navigating handwritten documents, combining note-taking and vector drawing capabilities. It supports flexible file organization, cloud services, and a non-proprietary SVG format for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Intelligent handwriting selection and editing tools
  • Reflow handwritten text with insert space tool
  • Create handwritten links and bookmarks
  • Non-proprietary SVG file format export
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Split view for multi-document work
  • PDF export
Features
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Write is an open-source application with a unique set of tools for editing and navigating handwritten documents, plus all the usual features of a vector drawing application. Write is perfect for note-taking, brainstorming, and sketching. MODERN DOCUMENT HANDLING * uses standard Apple document browser for completely flexible file organization * supports iCloud and all other cloud services that integrate with the Files app * non-proprietary SVG file format can be opened in other vector graphics apps and web browsers UNIQUE TOOLS FOR HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENTS * intelligent tools to select, erase, and move writing * reflow handwritten text with the insert space tool * create bookmarks labeled with handwriting * create handwritten links to bookmarks and websites * save clippings for easy pasting into any document * unlimited undo/redo jog dial * split view: work on two documents or two parts of the same document STANDARD NOTE-TAKING AND DRAWING TOOLS * Apple Pencil support * insert images (and vector content as SVG) * cut, copy, paste, move, scale, and rotate selections * cut, copy, and paste pages within and between documents * customize and save pens * customize page size, color, and ruling * pages can grow automatically when writing nears edge * PDF export Website: https://www.styluslabs.com Source: https://github.com/styluslabs/Write FAQ: https://www.styluslabs.com/faq Support: support@styluslabs.com

About

Scanly

Turn your device into a high-quality document scanner that syncs effortlessly with iCloud. Organize your digital documents with smart folders mirroring your iCloud structure and export them as PDFs. Streamline your paperless workflow across all Apple devices.

Highlights
  • High-quality document scanning
  • Smart folder organization
  • 1:1 sync across Apple devices
  • Paperless-ngx integration
  • Export to PDF
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Transform your device into a powerful document scanner that seamlessly integrates with iCloud. Scanly offers pristine document scanning with intelligent organization features that sync perfectly across all your Apple devices. Scanly transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful document scanner that perfectly integrates with your iCloud ecosystem. Create crisp, professional-quality scans that automatically sync across all your Apple devices. Key Features: - Instant high-quality document scanning - Smart folder organization that mirrors your iCloud structure - Perfect 1:1 sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud - Paperless-ngx integration for advanced document management - Intuitive interface designed for simplicity and efficiency - Export to PDF format Whether you're a student capturing lecture notes, a professional digitizing business cards, or simply organizing household documents, Scanly offers the perfect balance of simplicity and power. Your scans appear exactly as organized in iCloud - creating a folder in Scanly creates it in iCloud, making document management effortless and intuitive. Browse your documents across all devices with perfect consistency - what you see on your iPhone is exactly what you'll see on your Mac or iPad. Say goodbye to paper clutter and hello to a streamlined, organized digital document system with Scanly.

Screenshots

Stylus Labs Write Pro4 screens
Scanly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanly at daily against Stylus Labs Write Pro's every 4 months. Scanly also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and price ($3.99 vs $8.99). Stylus Labs Write Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99 and Scanly $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stylus Labs Write Pro ships an update every 4 months, Scanly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stylus Labs Write Pro versus Scanly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStylus Labs Write ProScanly
Price$8.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.5 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew WhiteAdam Golczak

Customer experience

Stylus Labs Write Pro

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

Scanly

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stylus Labs Write Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Scanly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stylus Labs Write Pro free?
Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanly free?
Scanly costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stylus Labs Write Pro or Scanly have ads?
Neither Stylus Labs Write Pro nor Scanly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stylus Labs Write Pro or Scanly?
Stylus Labs Write Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Scanly daily. Most recently, Stylus Labs Write Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scanly on October 10, 2026.

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