Scan it vs GLS Id Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan it
This app transforms your device into a portable scanner, allowing you to capture documents and convert them into shareable PDFs. It offers text recognition to extract actionable information like phone numbers and email addresses from your scans.
- Scan documents and photos
- Convert scans to PDF
- Text recognition (OCR)
- Automatic iCloud backup
- Adjust scan edges
- Apply image filters
- Share recognized text
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Easy to use scanner. Convert scans into PDF for easy sharing. *Free version offers 5 scans every month. Upgrade to Pro to remove the limit* The app can export scanned documents as PDF and also does text recognition (OCR). You can easily access all text content or perhaps just the website address or phone number. You scanned documents are automatically saved to iCloud Drive and available on all your Apple devices. iPad version supports drag and drop so you can quickly drag scanned documents to other apps. | Scan Scan one or multiple pages and adjust the edges if needed before saving the final scan. The app automatically detects the edges of the document for better experience. You can rotate the scanned document or apply Grayscale, Black & White or Photo filters. Just make sure to do these edits before confirming the scan. | Export Easily share scanned documents as individual images or create PDF from all the pages in one scan. | iCloud All scanned documents are automatically uploaded to your iCloud Drive for easy access and backup. Just look for the "Scan it" folder. You can also customize this to export single PDF from multiple scans. | Text Recognition Scan it features OCR which means that scanned text will get recognized and you can quickly make use of it. For example if you scan business card you will get tappable links in results allowing you to make a call, send an email, open Safari or maps depending on the contents. This recognized text can also be easily shared. Examples where app can help: * Scan business cards to quickly save contact information like an email or phone number * Scan receipts to keep track of expenses * Scan interesting book pages or other articles for later * Scan and archive invoices and other important documents * Paper notes, mindmaps and other important texts so you never lose it
GLS Id Scanner
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GLS Id Scanner makes it easy to scan PDF417 barcodes on ID documents and instantly view key identity details. Simply tap Scan, align the barcode in the frame, and get clear results in seconds. WHAT YOU GET • Name • Birthday • Gender • Age (calculated automatically) DESIGNED FOR SPEED • PDF417 barcode scanning • Clean, modern interface • Fast camera capture with flashlight support • Easy scan-again flow for repeated checks Whether you need a quick identity check or a simple way to read PDF417 ID barcodes on the go, GLS Id Scanner keeps the process fast and straightforward. Camera access is required to scan barcodes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GLS Id Scanner at none against Scan it's 4. GLS Id Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scan it sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GLS Id Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scan it ships an update every 3 weeks, GLS Id Scanner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan it | GLS Id Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (137 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 137 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filip Nemecek | Goto Concept LLC |
In-app purchases
Scan it
- Coffee-sized Tip$1.99
- Lunch-sized Tip$3.99
- Book-sized Tip$7.99
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- Scan it Pro$7.99
GLS Id Scanner
No in-app purchases







