SquareTrade vs Plustek eScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SquareTrade
Protect your electronic devices from accidental damage and malfunctions. Manage your coverage, file claims for repair or replacement, and access tech support. Get peace of mind for your valuable gadgets.
- Accidental damage protection
- Malfunction coverage
- File repair/replacement claims
- Upload item receipts
- Check phone health
- Chat with an agent
- Purchase new plans
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SquareTrade Protection Plans cover all of your electronic devices for accidents like drops and spills, plus common malfunctions. We’re trusted by over 80 million customers and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Plus, SquareTrade Protection Plans are the only plans backed by Allstate. Our mobile app makes it easy to access all our services, right at your fingertips. Use the SquareTrade mobile app to: • Understand your coverage • Upload your item receipt • File a claim to get your item repaired or replaced • Check your phone health and network speeds to help troubleshoot your device • View tips on how to get more from your technology • Chat with an agent • Buy a plan to protect a new item • Update your account information • Access premium features like Tech Support, ID Protection and Roadside Assistance on selected plans To view our Notice at Collection, go to www.squaretrade.com/notice-at-collection
Plustek eScan
Instantly receive scanned PDF/JPG images from Plustek eScan devices directly to your iOS smartphone or tablet. Manage, edit, and share your files without needing a computer. Supports offline viewing and sharing via email or cloud services.
- Receive PDF/JPG scans directly
- No computer required
- Offline viewing and editing
- Quick file management
- Share via email and cloud
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This app allows users to immediately receive images scanned using Plustek eScan. Note: ● The operating iOS (smartphones and tablets) MUST be iOS version 6.0 or above ● The iOS smartphone device MUST be iPhone 4 or above and have Wi-Fi connectivity Features 1. No computer operation required, receive PDF/JPG image files directly from Plustek eScan 2. Plustek eScan app can receive image files and has viewing and other functions - offline viewing, previewing, editing and deleting of images - quick and easy management and editing of files - supports any smartphone or tablet computer that has an app that can open PDF/JPG image files - share image files to e-mail, Dropbox or other related apps on your smartphone or tablet computer 3. Plustek eScan series scanner supported
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SquareTrade at 4.5 against Plustek eScan's 1.0. SquareTrade also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 2) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). Plustek eScan's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SquareTrade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SquareTrade has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SquareTrade's written reviews are positive against 0% of Plustek eScan's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquareTrade | Plustek eScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SquareTrade | Plustek Inc. |
Customer experience
SquareTrade
Plustek eScan
Bugs and requests
SquareTrade
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Incorrect device information
- App crashes on launch
- Disconnects during use
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to delete old devices
- Easier receipt/document upload
- Live agent support
- Improved app stability
- Clearer claim status updates
Plustek eScan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SquareTrade
No in-app purchases
Plustek eScan
No in-app purchases
