vFlat Scan vs Ptable
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vFlat Scan
This app digitizes books and documents with advanced features like automatic border recognition, curved page flattening, and two-page capture. It offers free text recognition (OCR) and exports to multiple formats, making scanning quick and high-quality.
- Auto-recognizing scan area
- Automatic capturing
- Flattening curved book pages
- Two-page capturing
- Free text recognition (OCR)
- Export to PDF, JPG, TXT
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Scan thick books perfectly flat—without cutting a single page. Most scanner apps can't handle open or curved books. vFlat can. AI curve correction transforms any thick textbook, sheet music, or open book into a crystal-clear, professional-grade scan—spine fully intact. · BOOK SCANNER AI automatically flattens curved pages from thick textbooks, manuals, and sheet music. No cutting required. · DOCUMENT SCANNER Scan receipts, ID cards, contracts, invoices, and forms with auto edge-detection and perspective correction. · OCR – IMAGE TO TEXT Convert scanned images into editable, searchable text instantly. Copy and paste from any document. · PDF CREATOR Combine multiple scans into a single PDF. Export as PDF, JPG, or TXT. · AUTO-CAPTURE Hold still or turn the page—vFlat auto-detects and captures. Scan 100+ pages in minutes. · FINGER REMOVAL Hold the book open—vFlat removes your fingers from every scan automatically. · 2-PAGE SPREAD Capture both open pages at once. vFlat splits and saves each page separately. · EASY SHARING Export to iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, email, or any app. Trusted by students, musicians, researchers, and professionals in 100+ countries. Download free and transform your iPhone into a professional scanner today. Terms of Use: https://vflat.page.link/terms_en
Ptable
Explore the periodic table with a futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetic. Visualize 3D atomic structures, explore element data with multi-dimensional heatmaps, and learn chemistry through immersive, interactive models. Supports multiple languages and devices.
- Cyberpunk aesthetic with neon glow effects
- 3D atomic structure simulation
- Multi-dimensional heatmap visualization
- Comprehensive element data
- Interactive gesture controls
- Multi-language support
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Future Style Periodic Table is a native iOS periodic table app for iPhone and iPad. Unlike traditional static charts, this app features a dark Cyberpunk aesthetic with neon glow effects, Glassmorphism, and fluid native animations — redefining how chemical elements are visualized. The app covers all 118 elements with comprehensive data including atomic number, relative atomic mass, electron configuration, isotopes, and valence. It also supports multi-dimensional heatmap visualization and 3D atomic structure simulation — the perfect tool for learning chemistry and exploring the elements. Highlight: Tap any element to enter an immersive detail view. Drag and rotate the 3D atomic model with touch gestures to experience the beauty of electron orbitals. Multi-language support available for users worldwide. Features Immersive Visual Experience * Cyberpunk Aesthetics: Dark background with dynamic particle effects rendered via Metal, creating a deeply atmospheric, high-tech vibe. * Neon Category Highlights: 10 element categories each with a unique color scheme — borders glow and flow on touch, fully optimized for ProMotion displays. * Universal Device Support: From iPad Pro to iPhone SE, elegant adaptive layouts with free portrait/landscape switching. * Multi-language Support: Switch interface language with one tap, deeply integrated with system language settings. Multi-Dimensional Data Visualization * Heatmap Mode: Instantly switch between atomic radius, electronegativity, ionization energy, melting point, and boiling point distributions — rendered natively with Swift Charts. * Category Filter: Tap any legend item to highlight a specific category (alkali metals, noble gases, lanthanides/actinides, and more). * Live Search: Quickly locate elements by symbol, name, or atomic number — with Spotlight Search integration. 3D Atomic Structure Simulation * SceneKit 3D Orbital Model: Real-time rendering of electron shells and rotating electrons based on electron configuration algorithms, fully GPU-accelerated. * Native Gesture Interaction: Pinch to zoom, two-finger rotate — observe atomic structure from any angle at a silky-smooth 120fps. * Full-Screen Immersive Mode: Tap the model to enter full-screen view; pinch to zoom in on electron shell details. * Detailed Data Cards: Electron configuration notation, shell electron counts, isotope stability, common valences, physical & chemical properties, element history, and visual gallery. Who Is It For? * Middle School Students: New to the periodic table? Neon color coding and category highlights make it easy to distinguish metals, nonmetals, and more. 3D atomic models bring abstract structures to life — making memorization actually fun. * High School Students: The ultimate study companion. Heatmap mode visualizes periodic trends at a glance — electronegativity, ionization energy, valence patterns — so you understand instead of memorize. * University Students & Researchers: Look up atomic mass, electron configurations, isotope data, and more on the go. A pocket-sized replacement for bulky chemistry references — ready in the lab or library. * Educators: Demonstrate periodic trends in class with live category filtering and heatmap switching — turning abstract concepts into something students can actually see. * Chemistry Enthusiasts: Curious about any element? Just search and dive in. The immersive experience makes exploring the periodic table a pleasure in itself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: vFlat Scan at Free against Ptable's $0.99. Ptable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
vFlat Scan is free to download; Ptable costs $0.99 up front. vFlat Scan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ptable asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | vFlat Scan | Ptable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VoyagerX, Inc. | 立娜 王 |
Bugs and requests
vFlat Scan
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes during scanning
- Issues with dual page mode
- Incorrect page cropping and resolution in PDFs
- White borders added to scanned pages
Requested features
6 requests- Add cloud storage integration
- Allow manual cropping and contrast adjustment
- Provide more customization options for text view
- Enable editing of OCR text
- Increase free page limits for OCR
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- Add keyboard shortcuts support
Ptable
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
vFlat Scan
- Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
- Monthly subscription$4.691 Month
- Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
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- Weekly subscription$4.997 Days
- Yearly subscription$35.901 Year
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- EduPlus Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
- Yearly subscription$39.991 Year
- 200 Text recognition pages2 variants$2.49
- 1,000 Text recognition pages2 variants$5.90
- 3,000 Text recognition pages2 variants$10.00
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- 10,000 Text recognition pages2 variants$20.00
Ptable
No in-app purchases
Questions
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