Scan Now vs Proton Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan Now
Effortlessly scan documents with a fast and simple mobile application. Its user-friendly interface and advanced capabilities allow for quick document capture and sharing. Designed with privacy in mind, it ensures your data remains secure.
- Fast document scanning
- Easy-to-use interface
- Advanced scanning capabilities
- Quick document sharing
- Privacy-focused design
- Secure data handling
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ScanNow is a fast and simple app for scanning documents on iOS. With its easy-to-use interface and advanced scanning capabilities, you can quickly and easily scan documents and send them to any place you want. Whether you're at the office or on the go, ScanNow has you covered. Plus, with its privacy-focused design, you can trust that your data is safe and secure. Try ScanNow today and experience the convenience and efficiency of professional document scanning on your iPhone or iPad.
Proton Authenticator
Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes with an open-source, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. It offers seamless cross-device syncing, effortless import from other apps, and robust backup options, all protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Take control of your digital security with a trusted and private solution.
- End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
- Effortless import from other authenticators
- Secure backup and export
- Swiss privacy by design
- Open source and transparent
- Offline support
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Get the authenticator trusted by millions — from Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email provider. Proton Authenticator is open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Protect all your new accounts and strengthen security on your existing ones. Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes secure, accessible, and completely private — with full control over where your data is stored. KEY FEATURES Local-First Storage:Your 2FA codes are stored entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data. Effortless Import: Migrate from Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other app in seconds. Secure Backup & Export: Retain full control of your data with easy backup and restore options. Swiss Privacy by Design: Built under Switzerland's strongest data protection regulations. Open Source & Transparent: Auditable code. No tracking. No ads. Take control of your digital security with encryption you can trust. Free to use: No Proton account required, ad-free. Offline support: On mobile and desktop apps No other 2FA app provides this combination of security and privacy. Trusted by millions. Built by Proton. Take control of your digital security today. Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more: https://proton.me
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan Now at 100% against Proton Authenticator's 56%. Scan Now also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Proton Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (242 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scan Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Authenticator has 242 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Scan Now's written reviews are positive against 56% of Proton Authenticator's.
Scan Now ships an update every 27 months, Proton Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan Now | Proton Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.4 (242 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 55.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 242 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcin Stepnowski | Proton AG |
Customer experience
Scan Now
Proton Authenticator
Bugs and requests
Scan Now
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Proton Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sync/login loop on iPad
- 2FA input broken on non-iPhone devices
- Screen strobing on iPad
- Duplicate entries after import
Requested features
5 requests- PIN unlock for desktop
- Alphabetical sorting option
- Export function (not just Proton-specific backup)
- Native macOS app
- Option to hide item icons
In-app purchases
Scan Now
No in-app purchases
Proton Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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