Comparison

Jackery vs ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

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

Head to head
About

Jackery

Monitor and control your Jackery power stations and solar devices remotely. Track energy data, battery levels, and power flow in real-time. Receive firmware updates and manage device sharing with family.

Highlights
  • Remote device connection
  • System status monitoring
  • Real-time energy data
  • Device control (ON/OFF)
  • Family sharing
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Explore Further With Jackery Solar With the Jackery App, you can: Connect your device or system from anywhere. Monitor system status, real-time flow, energy data and trends, power generation and more. Monitor device status, battery level, remaining time, temperature and more. Control your device or system likes turning ON/OFF power output. Share your device with your family. Monitor input and output power. Get new firmware updates. Compatible Devices: Jackery Explorer 1000 Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus Jackery Homepower 3000 SolarVault 3 Pro SolarVault 3 Pro Max SolarVault 3 Pro Max AC Jackery HomePower 5000 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max Jackery HomePower 3000 Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus Jackery Smart Transfer Switch Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Jackery Explorer 3000 Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Jackery Explorer 2000 New Jackery Explorer 1800 Jackery Explorer 1500 New Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery Explorer 1000 New Jackery Explorer 900 Jackery Explorer 700 Plus Jackery Explorer 600 Plus Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Jackery Explorer 280 Plus Jackery Explorer 240 New Jackery FridgeGuard Jackery SlimPower H1

About

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

Manage and organize scanned documents and images directly from your smartphone or tablet. This app allows for seamless sharing with other applications and cloud services, ensuring your important data is always accessible and securely stored.

Highlights
  • Scan documents from smartphone
  • Organize and manage scanned files
  • Create searchable PDF files with OCR
  • Access scanned images anywhere
  • Share scanned documents easily
  • Integrate with cloud services
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[What is ScanSnap Home?] ScanSnap Home is a data management app that lets you easily use "ScanSnap" image scanners from your iPhone or iPad. Even without a ScanSnap, you can capture paper documents using your smartphone's camera to save and use them as digital data. ScanSnap Home automatically converts paper documents, photos, and business cards into data that is easy to find, organized, and ready to use. ScanSnap Home works seamlessly with cloud services and various apps, allowing you to use your important information securely and conveniently from anywhere. When used with ScanSnap, ScanSnap Home supports even faster and higher-quality scanning. [New Feature: ScanSnap Camera Support] Now you can create scanner-quality images simply by taking a photo of a document with your smartphone. Whether you are on the go or at home, you can digitize documents on the spot even without a ScanSnap device. Thanks to the image processing and automatic processing technologies honed in the ScanSnap series, such as background removal, orientation correction, and automatic color detection, you can save paper documents in a clear and well-organized format. [Compatible Models] iX2500, iX1600, iX1500, iX1300, iX100 [ScanSnap Home Features] ・Use with just a smartphone Even without a ScanSnap device, you can scan paper using your smartphone's camera and manage your data. ・Easy scanning with just a smartphone When connected to ScanSnap, you can easily configure scan settings and perform scans from your smartphone. No computer is required. ・Automatic saving in the best format for your needs You can save files in formats suited to your needs, such as PDF or JPEG. ・OCR-based search You can perform full-text searches based on the recognized text. ・ScanSnap Go for iX2500 Simply hold your smartphone near the ScanSnap to connect, and the connection information is automatically deleted after use. ・Easy data search and viewing You can instantly search and view saved data, so you can make use of it even when you're on the go. ・Easy sharing through apps Easily share data through email, chat, and messenger apps. ・ScanSnap Cloud support Scanned data is automatically categorized into "Documents", "Business Cards", "Receipts", and "Photos", and can be saved to cloud services. Note: The ScanSnap Camera, OCR function, and ScanSnap Cloud service are only available in regions where the ScanSnap Cloud service is provided. https://www.pfu.ricoh.com/global/scanners/scansnap/scansnap-cloud/country.html [Recommended for users who want to...] ・Digitize paper documents without a scanner ・Scan without using a computer ・Check documents while on the go ・Easily share scanned data ・Manage business cards and documents digitally ・Organize information from paper documents so it can be searched right away ・Work primarily on a smartphone [System Requirements] The following are required to use this app. ・Wi-Fi environment for either a direct connection or a wireless LAN router ・Wi-Fi-enabled ScanSnap device (when using features that work with ScanSnap) Note: The ScanSnap Go feature is available only on the iX2500.

Screenshots

Jackery4 screens
ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR at 4.8 against Jackery's 2.3. ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 25%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 238). Jackery's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

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

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR has 1.7K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Jackery's written reviews are positive against 40% of ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jackery ships an update every 3 weeks, ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jackery versus ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJackeryScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (238 ratings)4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews40.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2381.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB399 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJackeryPFU LIMITED

Customer experience

Jackery

All ratings235 ratings
Positive28.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative65.1%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative65.7%

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

All ratings1,590 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative48.1%

User reviews

Jackery

From 238 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
  • 🚀 Responsive app controls
  • 📊 Detailed device monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues (Bluetooth/WiFi)
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with account requirement
  • 🔋 Drains battery when not in use

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Speedy and fast scanning
  • 👍 Compact and quiet design
  • 💡 Ability to name files during scanning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with older scanner models
  • 🐛 Difficulty setting up and connecting to the app
  • 🐛 Lack of landscape mode support on iPad
  • 🐛 Limited scan output formats

Bugs and requests

Jackery

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when refusing privacy settings
  • Login issues and frequent log-outs
  • Inconsistent device status reporting

Requested features

3 requests
  • Push notifications for battery status
  • Ability to toggle between Bluetooth and WiFi
  • Offline mode for remote monitoring

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to scanner via Wi-Fi
  • App fails to detect scanner on the network
  • Scanner gets locked in hotel Wi-Fi mode

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for more cloud storage options (e.g., iCloud)
  • Improve file naming and organization capabilities
  • Provide more scanning and editing options

In-app purchases

None

Jackery

No in-app purchases

None

ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jackery free?
Jackery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR free?
ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jackery or ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR?
ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR is rated higher. Jackery averages 2.3 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Jackery or ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR have ads?
Neither Jackery nor ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jackery or ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR?
Jackery ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Jackery was updated on October 30, 2026 and ScanSnap Home:Scan・PDF・OCR on October 30, 2026.

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