Comparison

SCAN IT! vs EZ Sign(TM) NFC

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

Head to head
About

SCAN IT!

This app uses augmented reality to bring digital content to life when you point your device at special markers or images. Experience videos, web links, and virtual objects overlaid onto your real-world view. It's a simple way to interact with AR content.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality content viewing
  • Image recognition for markers and images
  • Links to related websites
  • Video playback in AR
  • Content displayed in AR space
Features
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「SCAN IT!(スキャンイット)」は、AR(拡張現実)を手軽に楽しむことができるアプリケーションです。専用のARマーカーや、対応する平面画像(商品パッケージやポスター、新聞、雑誌など)にiPhoneをかざすだけで、ARコンテンツを楽しむ事ができる無料のアプリケーションです。 iPhoneをARマーカーや平面画像にかざすだけで、動画再生や関連するWEBサイトへのリンク、AR空間に出現するコンテンツを楽しむことができます。 ◆AR機能 ARマーカーや指定の画像をiPhoneのカメラを通して見ると、現実空間に仮想コンテンツが現れます。 ◆画像認識機能 ポスターや、商品パッケージ、雑誌の記事など様々な平面画像が認識できるようになります。 ※認識対象を随時、WEBサイトなどで告知をしております。 ◆推奨機種 SCAN IT!は、最新の iOS にアップデートされた iPhone5s 以降の端末からご利用ください。 ◆補足 ・画像認識する環境や鮮明度、内容によって認識できない場合があります。 ・アプリケーションの動作が不安定(動作が遅くなるなど)になる場合は、アプリケーションを完全に終了して、起動し直してください。 ・現在、QRコードリーダー機能は休止しております。 ◆詳しい情報 http://scanit.jp

About

EZ Sign(TM) NFC

Easily create and update custom displays for your electronic paper device using your smartphone. Design with text, images, or freehand drawings, then transfer wirelessly via NFC. Content remains visible without power.

Highlights
  • NFC updates with history
  • Text, image, and freehand design tools
  • Template creation and saving
  • Preview designs before upload
  • Optimized for 2-color and 4-color models
  • Brightness and contrast adjustment
Features
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About the App EZ Sign NFC is the official app for updating the display of the electronic paper device “EZ Sign NFC Model” using your smartphone. Create your own images or text and upload them simply by holding your phone close to the device. Once displayed, your content stays visible without any power source. How to Use (Step by Step) Step 1: Open the App Select your EZ Sign model. You can change the interface language from the “Global” icon (English / 日本語 / 中文). Step 2: Choose a Template Select from Standard, Default, or Custom templates. Custom templates let you freely adjust the layout and save designs for future use. Step 3: Create Your Design Text: Add text or emojis, choose colors, layout, and backgrounds (supports 2-color / 4-color depending on the model). Image: Import from your photo library, crop, apply filters, or take a photo with the in-app camera. Freehand: Draw freely with your finger and adjust line thickness. Step 4: Preview Tap the “Eye” icon to preview your design in Pure Color or Dithering mode. Save completed designs from the “Library “ icon. Step 5: Upload Hold your smartphone close to the EZ Sign device until the upload completes. The displayed content will remain visible without power. Estimated Update Time 2-Color Model: approx. 3 seconds 4-Color Model: approx. 30 seconds Key Features One-tap NFC update (with history and resend options) Integrated editing tools for text, images, and freehand drawings Optimized for both 2-color and 4-color models Brightness & contrast adjustment Template saving, reuse, and preview functions Permissions & Privacy NFC: Used to write data to the EZ Sign device. Photo Library: Used to import and save images. This app does not collect any personal information. All image processing is done locally on your device.

Screenshots

SCAN IT!4 screens
EZ Sign(TM) NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EZ Sign(TM) NFC at 67% against SCAN IT!'s 6%. EZ Sign(TM) NFC also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). SCAN IT!'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EZ Sign(TM) NFC holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EZ Sign(TM) NFC has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of SCAN IT!'s written reviews are positive against 67% of EZ Sign(TM) NFC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SCAN IT! ships an update every 3 months, EZ Sign(TM) NFC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SCAN IT! versus EZ Sign(TM) NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCAN IT!EZ Sign(TM) NFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB124 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperQoncept, Inc.Santek

Customer experience

SCAN IT!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.1%

EZ Sign(TM) NFC

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

SCAN IT!

No in-app purchases

None

EZ Sign(TM) NFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SCAN IT! free?
SCAN IT! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EZ Sign(TM) NFC free?
EZ Sign(TM) NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SCAN IT! or EZ Sign(TM) NFC?
EZ Sign(TM) NFC is rated higher. SCAN IT! averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EZ Sign(TM) NFC averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do SCAN IT! or EZ Sign(TM) NFC have ads?
Neither SCAN IT! nor EZ Sign(TM) NFC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SCAN IT! or EZ Sign(TM) NFC?
SCAN IT! ships an update every 3 months, and EZ Sign(TM) NFC every 2 weeks. Most recently, SCAN IT! was updated on October 14, 2026 and EZ Sign(TM) NFC on October 15, 2026.

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