Comparison

Scan it vs GLS Id Scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and photos
  • Convert scans to PDF
  • Text recognition (OCR)
  • Automatic iCloud backup
  • Adjust scan edges
  • Apply image filters
  • Share recognized text
Features
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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

About

GLS Id Scanner

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Scan it4 screens
GLS Id Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scan it sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GLS Id Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scan it versus GLS Id Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan itGLS Id Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (137 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings137 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilip NemecekGoto Concept LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Scan it

One-time4
  • Coffee-sized Tip$1.99
  • Lunch-sized Tip$3.99
  • Book-sized Tip$7.99
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  • Scan it Pro$7.99
None

GLS Id Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan it free?
Scan it is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GLS Id Scanner free?
GLS Id Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scan it or GLS Id Scanner have ads?
Neither Scan it nor GLS Id Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan it or GLS Id Scanner?
Scan it ships an update every 3 weeks, and GLS Id Scanner every 4 days. Most recently, Scan it was updated on October 24, 2026 and GLS Id Scanner on October 15, 2026.

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