Comparison

Hypernotes by Zenkit vs Scanly

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

Head to head
About

Hypernotes by Zenkit

This app helps teams build a shared knowledge base for wikis, documentation, and research. It features bi-directional linking, outlining, and automated suggestions to connect related information, fostering collaboration and reducing duplicate content.

Highlights
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Outlining for topics
  • Automated note suggestions
  • Embed text blocks
  • Knowledge graphs
  • Team collaboration
Features
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Hypernotes is intuitive knowledge management for teams. Create a collective ‘second brain’ for your company, and collaborate on anything from wikis and documentation, to research and writing projects. Start projects and add tasks, or even connect with built-in task management apps. Build a network of knowledge in Hypernotes: · Bi-directional linking between related notes, · Outlining of large topics into smaller sub-topics, · Automated suggestions to link related but as yet unconnected notes, · Embedding of text blocks to reduce duplicate content, · Knowledge graphs for better discovery, · Extensive collaboration on the task, note, and notebook level. · Built-in dedicated productivity tools through Zenkit Suite, · GDPR conformity and EU-based servers, · Enterprise grade admin and user management, · Activity tracking on task, note, and notebook levels. What happens when you use Hypernotes? - fewer interruptions to your natural writing process - less time spent searching due to the hierarchical & linked structure of documents - less duplicate content because relevant pages are automatically linked - less miscommunication due to a wrong or inadequate text structure + a better read/write ratio of your texts: People read more of what you write. + a better understanding of your texts + a better representation of your thoughts + a more natural flow in your writing process + more creativity and more "living" documents + more collaboration on resources like documentation and wikis

About

Scanly

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Your documents. On your device. Only. Scanly turns your phone into a professional document scanner — with no watermarks, no ads, and no account required. Your documents never leave your device unless you choose to back them up to your own Google Drive. HOW IT WORKS • Point your camera at any document — ID, contract, invoice, receipt • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Export as a clean, high-quality PDF — watermark-free • Sign directly inside the app — no printing needed • Optionally back up to your own Google Drive (Pro) WHY SCANLY? Unlike other scanner apps, Scanly never uploads your documents to its own servers — it doesn't have any. All scanning, OCR, and PDF processing happens entirely on your device. Your passport, ID, contracts — they stay yours. When you choose to back up, your documents go to your own Google Drive account — not to Scanly. You're always in control, and you can disconnect at any time. FEATURES • Smart edge detection & perspective correction • Filters: auto-enhance, black & white, grayscale, original • OCR text extraction — copy text and search inside your documents • Digital signature — draw it once, place it on any page. 3 free signings, unlimited with Pro • Multi-page PDFs with drag-and-drop reorder and rotate • Password-protect PDFs with real AES-256 encryption (Pro) • Batch scanning — multiple documents at once • Import photos and PDFs from your gallery or Files • Share, print, or save to Files and Photos • Back up and restore with your own Google Drive (Pro) — never Scanly's servers • Free up space: keep backed-up documents in Drive only and restore them anytime (Pro) • Works fully offline — no internet needed to scan, sign, or export • Available in 20 languages PRIVACY Scanly does not collect, store, or transmit your document content. All processing is performed on-device, and we have no access to your scanned documents. No account is required to use the app. To improve Scanly, the app sends anonymous usage statistics and crash reports — never document content, images, or text. You can turn this off anytime in Settings › App. SCANLY PRO Pro unlocks unlimited signing, password protection, and backup and restore with your own Google Drive — plus Free up space, which keeps backed-up documents in Drive only. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription (yearly includes a free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. PERFECT FOR YOU IF... • You scan sensitive documents like IDs, passports, or contracts • You're tired of watermarks and aggressive upsells • You want your documents private — not on someone else's server • You need to sign and return documents without a printer Scan your first document. No watermarks. No cloud. No catch. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/scanly-pdf-privacy-policy/ana-sayfa Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/scanly-terms/ana-sayfa

Screenshots

Hypernotes by Zenkit4 screens
Scanly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanly at fortnightly against Hypernotes by Zenkit's every 3 months. Hypernotes by Zenkit's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hypernotes by Zenkit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Scanly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hypernotes by Zenkit ships an update every 3 months, Scanly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hypernotes by Zenkit versus Scanly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHypernotes by ZenkitScanly
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperaxonicOZLEM KAYA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hypernotes by Zenkit

Subscriptions2
  • Hypernotes Plus$7.991 Month
  • Hypernotes Plus$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Scanly

Subscriptions2
  • Scanly Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Scanly Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scanly Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Hypernotes by Zenkit free?
Hypernotes by Zenkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanly free?
Scanly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hypernotes by Zenkit or Scanly have ads?
Neither Hypernotes by Zenkit nor Scanly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hypernotes by Zenkit or Scanly?
Hypernotes by Zenkit ships an update every 3 months, and Scanly fortnightly. Most recently, Hypernotes by Zenkit was updated on October 29, 2026 and Scanly on October 28, 2026.

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