Comparison

Scanner Mini vs Ptable

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

Head to head
About

Scanner Mini

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Easily capture documents, receipts, and photos, converting them into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs. Organize, annotate, and share your scans with advanced editing and OCR capabilities.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF/JPEG
  • Advanced image processing
  • Organize scans into categories
  • Annotate and edit scans
  • AI-powered object removal
  • OCR for text extraction
  • Secure password protection
Features
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Scanner Mini is the best place for your important documents. It transforms your iPhone and iPad into portable scanners. Scan agreements, receipts, IDs, books, and more using your device and turn them into high-quality PDFs, so you can safely store and share them anywhere. "Scanner Mini turns your iPhone into a scanning boss" – The Next Web "Scanner Mini is very, very nice. It’s simple and fast." – Mark Gurman, 9to5Mac *** WITH SCANNER MINI YOU GET FREE ACCESS TO *** EASY SCANNING Sсan any kind of paper documents into multi-page PDFs or JPEGs. ADVANCED IMAGE PROCESSING Create great-looking documents with original pictures, color stamps and signatures. Scanner Mini will automatically detect borders in real time, correcting distortion and geometry. You can also adjust the crop area manually, by tapping on the screen. MAKE ORGANIZING EASY All your scans are automatically organized into useful categories: bills, receipts, books or magazines, IDs, forms, etc. ANNOTATE YOUR SCANS You can draw, write, and highlight text in your scans right in Scanner Mini without jumping to another app. MAGIC ERASER Get rid of staples, holes, or fingers that got into the scan while scanning. Scanner Mini’s AI-powered eraser makes unwanted objects disappear as if they were never there. iCLOUD SYNC ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES Access to all your scanned documents on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Scan a document on your iPhone or iPad and it will be uploaded to iCloud Drive automatically. *** SCANNER MINI PLUS UNLOCKS THE ADVANCED FEATURES *** WORK WITH TEXT (OCR) Turn scans into text, so you can read, copy, and export it to other apps. Scanner Mini supports 25+ languages: Catalan, Croatian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Turkish and Ukrainian. SHARE YOUR SCANS Send scanned documents via email, export to Photos or open in any 3rd party apps. Also, you can print your documents or even fax them to most countries and territories. FULL-TEXT SEARCH Search through the text of your scans or by category, not just by titles. Quickly find any scan no matter how it’s named. REMOVE WATERMARK Create clean and professional scans without watermarks. AUTO UPLOAD & WORKFLOWS Automate your flow and perform multiple actions in just one tap. First, choose your actions – rename documents, send an email, auto upload to Dropbox, save to the required folder and much more. Then, with just one tap Scanner Mini will complete all of these actions, while you solve more important problems. PROTECT YOUR PDFs Protect your document library with a secure password, Face ID, or Touch ID. Share password-protected scans to shield them from prying eyes. We give you 7-DAY FREE TRIAL to Scanner Mini Plus, so you can download it now and check it in action. Have any feedback or comments? We’d love to hear from you at http://readdle.com/contact Privacy Policy: https://readdle.com/scannermini/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://readdle.com/scannermini/legal/terms

About

Ptable

Explore the periodic table with a futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetic. Visualize 3D atomic structures, explore element data with multi-dimensional heatmaps, and learn chemistry through immersive, interactive models. Supports multiple languages and devices.

Highlights
  • Cyberpunk aesthetic with neon glow effects
  • 3D atomic structure simulation
  • Multi-dimensional heatmap visualization
  • Comprehensive element data
  • Interactive gesture controls
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Future Style Periodic Table is a native iOS periodic table app for iPhone and iPad. Unlike traditional static charts, this app features a dark Cyberpunk aesthetic with neon glow effects, Glassmorphism, and fluid native animations — redefining how chemical elements are visualized. The app covers all 118 elements with comprehensive data including atomic number, relative atomic mass, electron configuration, isotopes, and valence. It also supports multi-dimensional heatmap visualization and 3D atomic structure simulation — the perfect tool for learning chemistry and exploring the elements. Highlight: Tap any element to enter an immersive detail view. Drag and rotate the 3D atomic model with touch gestures to experience the beauty of electron orbitals. Multi-language support available for users worldwide. Features Immersive Visual Experience * Cyberpunk Aesthetics: Dark background with dynamic particle effects rendered via Metal, creating a deeply atmospheric, high-tech vibe. * Neon Category Highlights: 10 element categories each with a unique color scheme — borders glow and flow on touch, fully optimized for ProMotion displays. * Universal Device Support: From iPad Pro to iPhone SE, elegant adaptive layouts with free portrait/landscape switching. * Multi-language Support: Switch interface language with one tap, deeply integrated with system language settings. Multi-Dimensional Data Visualization * Heatmap Mode: Instantly switch between atomic radius, electronegativity, ionization energy, melting point, and boiling point distributions — rendered natively with Swift Charts. * Category Filter: Tap any legend item to highlight a specific category (alkali metals, noble gases, lanthanides/actinides, and more). * Live Search: Quickly locate elements by symbol, name, or atomic number — with Spotlight Search integration. 3D Atomic Structure Simulation * SceneKit 3D Orbital Model: Real-time rendering of electron shells and rotating electrons based on electron configuration algorithms, fully GPU-accelerated. * Native Gesture Interaction: Pinch to zoom, two-finger rotate — observe atomic structure from any angle at a silky-smooth 120fps. * Full-Screen Immersive Mode: Tap the model to enter full-screen view; pinch to zoom in on electron shell details. * Detailed Data Cards: Electron configuration notation, shell electron counts, isotope stability, common valences, physical & chemical properties, element history, and visual gallery. Who Is It For? * Middle School Students: New to the periodic table? Neon color coding and category highlights make it easy to distinguish metals, nonmetals, and more. 3D atomic models bring abstract structures to life — making memorization actually fun. * High School Students: The ultimate study companion. Heatmap mode visualizes periodic trends at a glance — electronegativity, ionization energy, valence patterns — so you understand instead of memorize. * University Students & Researchers: Look up atomic mass, electron configurations, isotope data, and more on the go. A pocket-sized replacement for bulky chemistry references — ready in the lab or library. * Educators: Demonstrate periodic trends in class with live category filtering and heatmap switching — turning abstract concepts into something students can actually see. * Chemistry Enthusiasts: Curious about any element? Just search and dive in. The immersive experience makes exploring the periodic table a pleasure in itself.

Screenshots

Scanner Mini4 screens
Ptable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scanner Mini at Free against Ptable's $0.99. Ptable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Scanner Mini is free to download; Ptable costs $0.99 up front. Scanner Mini sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ptable asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scanner Mini versus Ptable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner MiniPtable
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (21K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies Limited立娜 王

Bugs and requests

Scanner Mini

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Scans disappearing or not saving properly
  • Inability to send scans via email
  • Crashing issues after iOS 14 update
  • Rotation issues with multi-page documents
  • Excessive file sizes for scanned documents

Requested features

6 requests
  • Nested folders for better organization
  • Improved OCR capabilities
  • Ability to share scans without paid version
  • Compatibility with Apple AirDrop
  • Customizable scanning settings
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  • Improved auto-capture and edge detection

Ptable

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Scanner Mini

Subscriptions3
  • Expense Report7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Scanner 8 subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Scanner Mini Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • Unlimited Email Upgrade$1.99
  • Secure$1.99
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  • Upload$1.99
  • Fax Pack 2$1.99
  • Full Pack$3.99
  • Fax Pack 3$4.99
  • Print & Fax$7.99
None

Ptable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanner Mini free?
Scanner Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ptable free?
Ptable costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scanner Mini or Ptable have ads?
Neither Scanner Mini nor Ptable shows ads.

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