ScanHub vs PowerDetector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScanHub
Easily download and share documents from your Wi-Fi scanner directly to your iOS device. Access important files without needing computers or complex transmission lines, and share them with clients.
- Wireless network mode
- Access Wi-Fi scanner documents
- Download JPEG/PDF files
- Share documents
- No computer required
- No drivers needed
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2015/1/27 Notice: ONLY Applies to iOS 8. Quickly download or share the documents in your Wi-Fi Scanner with ScanHub App. ScanHub is a free application that enables you to browse and download scan files to your iOS device without complicated transmission lines or card readers. You can access the important documents in your Wi-Fi Scanner in just a few simple steps. Download documents to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch, or directly share them with your important customers. Key Features: -Startup wireless network mode, and automatically search for supported devices. -Access documents in Wi-Fi Scanners. -Download JPEG or PDF documents to iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch folders, albums, or e-mail. -No computer and no driver required. Requirements: Compatible with iPhone3GS, iPhone4, iPhone4S, iPhone5 , iPod touch and iPad.
PowerDetector
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The PowerDetector app uses the iPhone charging status to sense AC power, allowing the iPhone to act as a remote power sensor and email notification device. Configure the PowerDetector app with email addresses, plug in the iPhone to a charger and if the power goes out an email or text message will be sent to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScanHub at 5.1.1 against PowerDetector's 18.6. 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.
ScanHub ships an update every 6 weeks, PowerDetector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and May 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScanHub | PowerDetector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NewSoft Technology Corporation | River Rock Logic |
In-app purchases
ScanHub
No in-app purchases
PowerDetector
No in-app purchases
