Comparison

My Scanner vs Random Gua

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

Head to head
About

My Scanner

Transform paper documents into digital PDFs with a single tap. Extract text from images and photos to create editable electronic files. Easily save notes, class materials, and meeting documents for convenient review and knowledge accumulation.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Extract text from images
  • Convert photos to electronic files
  • Save class and meeting notes
  • Simple and convenient operation
Features
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My Scanner can scan paper documents into PDF electronic documents with one click, and share them anytime and anywhere. Add pictures to extract text and convert it into electronic parts, and take photos to generate electronic parts. Blackboard books such as classes and meetings can be saved by taking photos with one button. The operation is simple and convenient for later review, collation and use. Take photos at any time to read, study, etc. Scan, extract and save text to generate electronic copies, and accumulate knowledge simply and conveniently.

About

Random Gua

Features
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Random Gua makes everyday decisions simple and quick. Use focused random tools to settle choices, add variety, or bring a little surprise into your day. Tools Included: • Coin Flip for quick either-or choices • Dice Roll for one or more dice • Lucky Color for daily inspiration • Custom Wheels you can build and edit freely • Random Number selection • Mixed Picker for text, images, or both from your own collections • More lightweight tools for everyday moments Simple to Use: No account required. Works offline. Your collections sync automatically through iCloud across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Great For: Choosing where to eat, planning small games, picking a workout, organizing tasks, selecting a photo, or deciding what to do next when you just can’t choose.

Screenshots

My Scanner3 screens
Random Gua4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Scanner at none against Random Gua's 1. My Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Random Gua sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Scanner ships an update every 4 days, Random Gua every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
My Scanner versus Random Gua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy ScannerRandom Gua
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文龙 林程辉 赖

In-app purchases

None

My Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Random Gua

One-time1
  • Plus Pack$3.99

Questions

Is My Scanner free?
My Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Gua free?
Random Gua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Scanner or Random Gua have ads?
Neither My Scanner nor Random Gua shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Scanner or Random Gua?
My Scanner ships an update every 4 days, and Random Gua every 4 months. Most recently, My Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Random Gua on October 4, 2026.

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