SmartScan Pro vs Brother POS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartScan Pro
Transform your iPhone into a powerful document scanner. Quickly capture multipage documents in high-quality PDF or JPEG, with automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and shadow elimination. Organize, rename, and share your scans with ease.
- Automatic document edge detection
- Perspective correction
- SuperScan mode for low-light
- Document organization and search
- Email scans as PDF/JPEG
- Cloud backup to iCloud Drive
- Touch ID & passcode lock
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Your iPhone becomes a fully-featured, powerful document scanner with SmartScan. You can quickly and easily scan your multipage documents in high quality PDF or JPEG files on your iPhone or iPad. You can then rename and organize them, and send them anywhere. SmartScan uses complex and efficient algorithms to accurately detect document edges, correct their perspective, eliminate shadows, and perfectly contrast text, black on white. You can also choose between color and black-and-white photo modes. Our user interface is powerful and easy to use. With this app you can easily adjust the brightness, color, and rotation of your device. SmartScan offers SuperScan, a scanning mode that captures sharper images, especially in low-light conditions. Acquiring multiple takes of the same scan, SuperScan guarantees the best result. SmartScan also has an "Email to myself" feature that works with a single tap. SMARTSCAN FEATURES: • Automatic document edge detection and shooting. Perspective correction • SuperScan mode for sharpest scans • Document naming, storage in folders and smart search • “Email to myself” feature for quick routine emails • Add and reorder pages at any time • Arrange multiple receipts or business cards on a PDF page for printing, etc. • Email or message documents as PDF, JPEG, or PNG, or save to Photos • Touch ID & passcode lock • Upload, auto-upload and backup to iCloud Drive • Open PDFs or JPEGs in other apps like Dropbox or Google Drive to send to clouds • Copy & paste scans to other scans or Clipboard, and merge • AirDrop function • Printing via AirPrint or printing apps • Compact attachments with adjustable size • Ultra-fast processing Scanning tips • Make sure the document is laying flat in a bright location • For optimal edge detection results, make sure to have a contrasting outline or margin around your document while snapping the photo • When shooting in low light conditions, use flash to illuminate the scene. However, be careful not to produce too much glare from shiny documents or surfaces. SmartScan is on a road of constant improvement, and we value your input and feedback. If you have any questions or problems with the SmartScan app, please email us at support@amaximapps.com. We would be happy to help you out. Our Privacy policy: https://www.amaximapps.com/ssepp.htm License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Brother POS
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BrotherPOS is a powerful, offline-capable point of sale system designed for retail businesses. Built for speed and reliability, it keeps your business running even when the internet goes down. **Key Features:** • Fast Sales Processing - Ring up customers quickly with barcode scanning, product search, and one-tap quick keys • Works Offline - Full functionality without internet. Sales sync automatically when you're back online • Cash & Card Payments - Support for cash, debit, and e-transfer payment methods • Receipt Printing - Connect to network or Bluetooth thermal printers for instant receipts • Label Printing - Zebra printer support for product labels • Customer Management - Track customer purchases and apply loyalty rewards • Inventory Tracking - Real-time stock levels updated with every sale • Multi-Register Support - Run multiple registers connected to the same backend • Cash Drawer Sessions - Track opening float, expected cash, and end-of-day reconciliation • Sales History - View past transactions and reprint receipts • Manager Overrides - Secure PIN-based authorization for discounts and voids • Cloud Sync - Your data is securely synced and backed up **Perfect For:** - Retail stores - Cannabis dispensaries - Pop-up shops - Markets and events - Any business needing reliable POS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brother POS at none against SmartScan Pro's 2. Brother POS also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). SmartScan Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. SmartScan Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Brother POS asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartScan Pro ships an update every 2 months, Brother POS weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartScan Pro | Brother POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AMAXIM APPS, INC | Traffic Ventures Inc. |
Bugs and requests
SmartScan Pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to scan
- Camera not working after updates
- Scans not saving properly
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to delete/remove scanned documents
- Improve image quality and editing tools
- Provide more free features without requiring upgrade
- Implement security and privacy features
- Add support for multi-page scanning and PDFs
Brother POS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartScan Pro
- SmartScan Premium$1.991 Month
- SmartScan Premium$4.99
Brother POS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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