Comparison

QuickScan vs Synctrain

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

Head to head
About

QuickScan

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents, extract text using OCR, and add signatures. It integrates seamlessly with iOS, automates workflows, and allows for flexible exporting to various cloud services and formats, all processed locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Camera scanning with auto-detection
  • OCR text recognition
  • Digital signature addition
  • Automated file naming and export
  • Cloud service integration
  • iOS Widgets and Siri Shortcuts
Features
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The app is 100% FREE, with NO ads and NO data collection. Donations are possible to support the project. QuickScan is the easiest & quickest yet super-powerful scanner on iOS. Main features: ### iOS integration ### • QuickScan has been designed specifically for iOS & iPadOS for seamless integration and an exceptional user experience. ### Scan & import ### • Scan with your camera (automatic document detection & automatic angle correction) • Import existing images • Import existing PDF files • Organize your documents in folders ### OCR (text recognition) ### • Professional-quality OCR on images and existing PDFs • Make documents searchable with text integrated into PDFs (search, select, copy, paste) • Automatic language detection and dictionary matching for highly accurate results ### SIGN ### • Add signatures to your documents • Create signatures with your finger, Apple Pencil, or import existing signatures • Adjust size and color for a polished look ### Automate ### • Automatic document/file naming with patterns (e.g., document date, title, issuer, time, text, counter) • 'Export Favorites': Automatically export to preconfigured locations (cloud, email, etc.) with custom settings (color, black & white, filename, format) • 'Export Groups': Export to multiple locations simultaneously by grouping Export Favorites • Automatic deletion of documents after successful export • iOS Home screen & Lock screen Widgets & Control Center controls. Associate an Export Favorite to the widget for instant export to that favorite after the scan started by tapping the widget. • Place document automatically in the configured folder when the scan is started from a Widget/Shortcut associated to an Export Favorite • Siri Shortcuts compatible • Launch scan directly from the home screen with a long press on the app icon (or using a widget) ### Export ### • Export in PDF with the recognized text integrated (very advanced feature). This allows to search/copy & paste into the generated PDF. • Export recognized text as a .txt file • Export as images with optional filters (grayscale, black & white) • Save to cloud services with Favorites (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, WebDAV, paperless-ngx, pCloud, NAS, SMB, NextCloud, and more) • Export anywhere (to Files, to any Drive, E-mail, message, Airdrop, …), or to the cloud • Apply image filters (grayscale, black & white), crop, rotate images • Easily adjust output file size and quality with real-time size estimation • ... and much more, there are really many useful features Everything is processed on your device: No internet connection required and ZERO data collection. There’s no quicker, easier way to scan, OCR, and manage documents beautifully SUPPORTED LANGUAGES FOR OCR: • ENGLISH • GERMAN • FRENCH • SPANISH • ITALIAN • PORTUGUESE • CHINESE • KOREAN • JAPANESE • UKRAINIAN • RUSSIAN • VIETNAMESE • THAI • ARABIC • ARABIC NAJDI • Danish • Swedish • Dutch • Norwegian • Norwegian Nynorsk • Norwegian Bokmål • Czech • Polish • Romanian • Turkish • Indonesian • Malay • Other languages are supported but do not benefit from the enhanced accuracy provided by language dictionaries I hope you’ll save a lot of time thanks to the efficiency of QuickScan! Your privacy matters: everything happens locally, on your device! This app does not use any server. No personal data is collected. QuickScan is 100% free to use (no ads, does not sell your data). In-app purchases are optional donations to help me support development and bring future updates. They do not restrict the app's functionality. --------- The privacy policy and terms of use can be found here: https://quickscanapp.com/privacy.html

About

Synctrain

Securely synchronize files and folders between devices running Syncthing. Stream audio and video directly from other devices. All changes, including deletions, are mirrored across your connected devices.

Highlights
  • Secure file synchronization
  • Full folder or specific file syncing
  • Audio and video streaming
  • Cross-device changes mirrored
  • Integrates with iOS Files app
Features
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With Synctrain you can securely synchronize files with other devices that have Syncthing installed. You can choose to synchronize full folders, or choose specific files. With Synctrain you can also stream audio and video files from other devices. When you synchronize files, all changes, including deleting files, also happen on your other devices. Do not use Synctrain for back-up purposes, and always keep a back-up of your data. You decide with which devices you share which files. This also means the app makers cannot help you access or recover any lost files. This app is powered by Syncthing. This app is however not associated with or endorsed by Syncthing nor its developers. Please do not expect support from the Syncthing developers. Instead, contact the maker of this app if you have questions.

Screenshots

QuickScan4 screens
Synctrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synctrain at none against QuickScan's 10. QuickScan's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 142). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. QuickScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Synctrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for QuickScan against 4.9 for Synctrain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4.1K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of QuickScan's written reviews are positive against 89% of Synctrain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickScan ships an update every 2 weeks, Synctrain every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QuickScan versus Synctrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickScanSynctrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.1K ratings) — better4.9 (142 ratings)
Positive reviews98.1% of reviews — better89.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better142
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsT-Shaped

Customer experience

QuickScan

All ratings4,078 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,132 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.2%

Synctrain

All ratings141 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative4.2%

User reviews

QuickScan

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 No data collection
  • 💡 Excellent OCR capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with edge detection and cropping
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔍 Unintuitive file saving process
  • 💰 Requests for donations can be frequent

Synctrain

From 142 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Seamless sync between devices
  • 🔓 Open-source and free
  • 💡 Integrates with iOS Files app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔍 Could use more Apple-like design

Bugs and requests

QuickScan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when exporting JPG files
  • Issues with WebDAV integration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness
  • Option to save scans directly to a local folder
  • Handwriting and sketch conversion capabilities

Synctrain

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Sync delays on some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
  • Faster initial connection to server

In-app purchases

10 purchases

QuickScan

Subscriptions3
  • Donation: 1 good coffee$4.991 Month
  • Donation: 1 book for my kids$19.991 Year
  • Donation: 1 book for my kids3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time7
  • Donation: One good coffee$4.99
  • 1 Small Thank You$5.99
  • Donation: One good lunch$19.99
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  • Donation: One book for my kids$24.99
  • Donation: 6 Years Anniversary$34.99
  • Donation:1 healthy family meal$49.99
  • Donation: 1 toy for my kids$49.99
None

Synctrain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickScan free?
QuickScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Synctrain free?
Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuickScan or Synctrain?
QuickScan is rated higher. QuickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Synctrain averages 4.9 from 142 ratings.
Do QuickScan or Synctrain have ads?
Neither QuickScan nor Synctrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickScan or Synctrain?
QuickScan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Synctrain every 6 weeks. Most recently, QuickScan was updated on November 13, 2026 and Synctrain on November 8, 2026.

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