Comparison

iDB2Prog vs SmartScan AI

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

Head to head
About

iDB2Prog

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Are you a DB2 database user and ever wished about exploring the database from iOS devices by touch from anywhere, then this is a powerful companion tool for you to remotely visualize and explore the DB2 database in an intuitive way. For detailed information please visit http://makeprog.com FEATURES • Visualize, search & script database objects. • Database objects can be viewed in Tiles & Table view. • Administer database by scripting. • Multi tab query runner with asynchronous & parallel query execution. • Send any kind of ad-hoc query and browse the results in table. • Fast access to SQL keywords using special SQL keyboard. • Save queries to iOS device and reuse. • Theme support for user interface. SHARING • Email script and query results instantly. • Download saved queries using iTunes. EXPLORE & SCRIPT • Schema & Databases. • Tables (Columns, Constraints, Indexes, Triggers). • Views (Columns, Triggers). • Procedures, Procedure arguments & Functions, Function arguments. • Triggers, Indexes & Packages. • Distinct & Structured types and arguments. • Users & Groups. WINDOWSPROG BRIDGE SERVER (FREE) • This iOS application requires a Bridge Server to be installed in a Windows Machine to process the requests made by iOS Devices. • The Bridge Server is the one stop communication point for iDB2Prog and DB2 and it can be downloaded for free from http://makeprog.com • Works Over 3G/4G. • Refer to http://makeprog.com/Products/iWindowsProg/WindowsProgBridgeServer.aspx for more info and why it makes your database stay secure. Privacy Policy : http://makeprog.com/documents/Privacy Policy.pdf Terms & Conditions : http://makeprog.com/documents/Terms and Conditions.pdf If you need any assistance/more information/feedback please contact us at support@makeprog.com

About

SmartScan AI

Effortlessly extract text from images using advanced AI. Translate content into over 150 languages, summarize complex information, and export editable files or professional PDFs. This intelligent assistant helps you work faster and smarter by digitizing notes and documents.

Highlights
  • Handwritten and printed text OCR
  • AI-powered translation to 150+ languages
  • AI assistant for summarization and insights
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Editable file and PDF export
  • Scan history and editing tools
Features
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SmartScan AI: Scan, Translate, Edit & Export–Powered by AI SmartScan AI is your intelligent OCR assistant for effortlessly extracting handwritten and printed text from images. Powered by advanced AI, it helps you translate text into over 150 languages and export it as editable files or professional PDFs. Whether you’re digitizing notes, translating signs, or are tired of typing, SmartScan AI helps you work faster and smarter. AI Assistant (New!) Free Chat Mode: Ask AI anything, not just about scanned text. Summarize: Get concise summaries of long texts. Explain: Break down complex text into simple language. Keywords: Extract the most important terms instantly. Insights: Discover key takeaways or action points. Printed Text OCR Instantly recognize printed text in over 150 languages — perfect for documents, books, labels, or signs. Includes Hindi, Arabic, Russian, Thai, and many more. Handwritten Text Extraction Turn notes, letters, forms, and whiteboards into a digital text with a single tap. Works across surfaces like sticky notes, notebooks, and more. Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Portuguese. AI-Powered Translation Translate any scanned text into over 150 languages within seconds — no external apps needed. Text-to-Speech Let the app read the extracted text aloud in 30+ languages. Ideal for studying, accessibility, and multitasking. History & Editing Tools All Ai, image scans are saved on your device. Share, edit text, add notes, preview PDFs, and manage your history with ease. Export Options Save as plain text or PDF. Print or share via email, AirDrop, messaging apps, and more. Private by Design No sign-up required. Your data stays on your device unless you choose to share it. Free with Optional Upgrade Enjoy the full feature set for free, supported by ads. Upgrade with in-app purchases for an ad-free experience. Made for You Switch between light/dark mode and choose your preferred app language. Designed with a clean, distraction-free interface.

Screenshots

iDB2Prog4 screens
SmartScan AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartScan AI at Free against iDB2Prog's $9.99. iDB2Prog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

SmartScan AI is free to download; iDB2Prog costs $9.99 up front. SmartScan AI sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iDB2Prog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDB2Prog ships an update every 3 months, SmartScan AI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on December 3, 2025 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iDB2Prog versus SmartScan AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDB2ProgSmartScan AI
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—94 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBalasubramanian RamanathanNaveen Vijay

In-app purchases

None

iDB2Prog

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SmartScan AI

One-time3
  • 75 Credits$0.99
  • 175 Credits$1.99
  • 500 Credits$4.99

Questions

Is iDB2Prog free?
iDB2Prog costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartScan AI free?
SmartScan AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iDB2Prog or SmartScan AI have ads?
SmartScan AI shows ads; iDB2Prog does not.
Which is updated more often, iDB2Prog or SmartScan AI?
iDB2Prog ships an update every 3 months, and SmartScan AI every 2 months. Most recently, iDB2Prog was updated on December 3, 2025 and SmartScan AI on June 8, 2026.

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