AnyScanner vs The Nab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AnyScanner
Transform your device into a high-quality document scanner. Digitize receipts and reports, convert them to PDFs, and extract text with advanced OCR. Secure your documents with encryption and digital signatures.
- High-quality scanning with auto-cropping
- Secure PDF encryption and signing
- Advanced OCR for text extraction
- Text to Speech functionality
- PDF creation and editing tools
- Direct saving to photo gallery
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AnyScanner is an all-in-one scanner app for documents, handwriting, QR codes and PDF tools. Scan paper documents with your iPhone, reorder pages, save images to your gallery or export clean PDF files. Use AI OCR to turn handwriting into editable text, create and scan QR codes, sign PDF documents, encrypt PDF files with a password and keep your scan history organized in one place. Key features: - Document scanner with automatic edge detection - Multi-page scanning and page reordering - Export scans as images or PDF files - AI handwriting OCR with editable text output - QR code scanner and QR code creator - PDF signing with page selection and smooth signature drawing - PDF password protection - Scan history for saved files - Localized onboarding and help screens AnyScanner is designed for students, freelancers, small businesses and anyone who needs a fast mobile scanner for everyday work. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
The Nab
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The Nab is your family AI assistant for the everyday jobs that fill your week. From appointments and home services to shopping, deliveries and family trips, Nab helps you research options, make calls and move tasks forward. Less on your mind. More time together. DELEGATE EVERYDAY FAMILY TASKS Describe what your household needs in a conversation. Ask follow-up questions, compare options and keep the details in one place. - Find local services for repairs, cleaning or other jobs around the home. - Check appointment times, opening hours and availability. - Compare household purchases, gifts, prices and delivery options. - Research family-friendly stays, restaurants, trips and activities. - Follow up on a booking, order or delivery. LET NAB MAKE THE CALL Ask Nab to call a business, request information, check availability or arrange an appointment. Review the destination and instructions before starting. Follow the call's progress and return to available recordings, transcripts and summaries. KEEP FAMILY ERRANDS ORGANISED Keep conversations, calls, results and notifications together. Pick up paused tasks and find completed work in your archive. Save your order contact and delivery details so they are ready for tasks you choose to delegate. YOUR TOOLS, TOGETHER Manage your Nab email and messages, saved website details and two-factor authentication entries. Review connected accounts and control agent access. YOU STAY IN CONTROL Review approval requests before sensitive actions. Check the options and decide what happens next. Purchases and bookings depend on merchant availability, terms and your approval. ELIGIBLE CARD SERVICES Where supported, view an eligible card, balance and transactions. Card services require provider eligibility and identity checks. Nab provides the software; programme partners provide card services. Availability varies by country, provider and account. NAB PLUS Nab Plus is an optional auto-renewable monthly subscription for AI calling features and included call minutes. Restore or manage your subscription in the app. Card funds and purchases of physical goods or services are separate. Nab is not an emergency service. Use it only for tasks and contacts you are authorised to delegate. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://heynab.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Nab at every 2 days against AnyScanner's every 2 weeks. AnyScanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. AnyScanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and The Nab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AnyScanner ships an update every 2 weeks, The Nab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AnyScanner | The Nab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baran Berk Bacalan | SuperFolders Oy |
In-app purchases
AnyScanner
- AnyScanner Premium (Weekly)$2.997 Days
- AnyScanner Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- AnyScanner Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- 1 Month Pass2 variants$3.99
- AnyScanner Premium Lifetime$49.99
The Nab
- Nab Plus$12.991 Month
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