# QuickScan vs Flash Color

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickScan at 98% against Flash Color's 0%. QuickScan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickScan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Flash Color sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of QuickScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flash Color's.

QuickScan ships an update every 2 weeks, Flash Color every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickScan | Flash Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-color/id6783018980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **98.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) | [CHRISTOFFER SKAAHEIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783018982) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickscanpdf-ocr-text-scanner/id1513790291)

This app offers a powerful yet simple way to scan documents using your device's camera or import existing files. It features advanced OCR for text recognition, allows digital signatures, and automates export processes. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with automatic detection, Import PDFs and images, OCR for text recognition and searchability, Add digital signatures, Automated file naming and export, Siri Shortcuts and Widgets integration, Export to cloud services and local storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation: 1 good coffee | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation: 1 good lunch | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation: 1 book for my kids | $24.99 | per year |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $29.99 | per year |
| Donation: One good coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Small Thank You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 Medium Thank You | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip: One good sandwich | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Big Thank You | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One good lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One book for my kids | $24.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 6 Years Anniversary | $34.99 | one-time |
| Donation:1 healthy family meal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 toy for my kids | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation: One toy for my kids | $59.99 | one-time |
| Donation: 1 day off w/ family | $89.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $99.99 | one-time |
| Donation: Real app value | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting JPG files
- Issues with WebDAV integration

**Requested features**

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


### Flash Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-color/id6783018980)

Transform your device into a versatile light source with customizable features. Enjoy a dynamic party mode that syncs with music, adjustable screen colors for various moods and tasks, and an SOS signal for emergencies. Offers both free and premium functionalities.

**Highlights:** Adjustable LED brightness and beam width, Music-synced strobe party mode, Customizable screen colors, SOS Morse code signal, Color palette customization (Pro), Beat sensitivity control (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickScan free?

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

### Is Flash Color free?

Flash Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuickScan or Flash Color?

QuickScan is rated higher. QuickScan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Flash Color averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do QuickScan or Flash Color have ads?

Neither QuickScan nor Flash Color shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickScan or Flash Color?

QuickScan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flash Color every 3 weeks. Most recently, QuickScan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Flash Color on October 23, 2026.

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