Comparison

ScanBoy vs Notch Reminders

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

Head to head
About

ScanBoy

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Effortlessly convert physical documents to high-quality PDFs, utilize AI for smart filenames, and extract text with OCR. Personalize your scans with themes and enjoy lightning-fast operation.

Highlights
  • High-quality PDF scanning
  • AI-generated filenames
  • OCR text recognition
  • Customizable filename templates
  • Fast scanning and saving
  • Apple Files app integration
  • Themable PDF designs
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ScanBoy is the ultimate document scanning app that transforms your camera into a pocket-sized scanner! Say goodbye to clunky scanners and hello to convenience, speed, and a whole lot of fun. With ScanBoy, you can effortlessly convert your physical documents into high-quality PDFs with just a few taps. Scan with Ease: Simply point your camera at any document, receipt, or note, and ScanBoy will work its magic, capturing every detail with precision. It's like having a scanner in your pocket, ready to capture important moments anytime, anywhere. AI-Generated Filenames: Let ScanBoy take the guesswork out of naming your scanned files. Our cutting-edge AI technology analyzes the content of each document and generates smart, descriptive filenames. You'll never struggle to find the right file again! OCR Magic: Say goodbye to manual typing! ScanBoy's built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology recognizes text within your scanned documents, making it easy to search, edit, and extract information. Whether it's a business card or a lengthy report, ScanBoy has got your back! Filename Templates: Tired of manually typing out filenames for repetitive documents? Say hello to ScanBoy's brilliant Filename Templates feature! With this powerful tool, you can create easy, repeatable, and fully customizable filenames for those batches of documents that seem to never end. Lightning-Fast Operation: We know you're busy, so ScanBoy is optimized for speed. From scanning to saving, everything happens in a blink of an eye. No more waiting around—get things done in a flash! Easy File Saving: ScanBoy saves your documents directly to the Apple Files app. Use your iCloud storage for seamless document syncing between your Apple devices. Themes Galore: Personalize your PDFs with ScanBoy's amazing themes. Choose from a range of vibrant colors and designs that match your style and make your documents pop. Who said scanning had to be boring? Fun Design: Scanning doesn't have to be a mundane task. ScanBoy's delightful and playful design adds a touch of joy to your scanning experience. You'll find yourself smiling as you digitize your important papers! So, why wait? Download ScanBoy today and say hello to a world where scanning is efficient, delightful, and just a little bit magical! ------- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Notch Reminders

Features
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Notch is a calm home for the reminders you already have. It works directly with the Reminders app, so your lists, your iCloud sync, Siri and your Apple Watch all keep working exactly as before. There is no new account and no second database: Notch simply shows your tasks more clearly. ONE CLEAN LINE PER TASK Each task sits on warm paper with its date and a single Complete button beneath it. Long links, email references and pasted URLs become small, readable link marks instead of a wall of characters. Tap a task for its details; press and hold for everything else. WRITE IT THE WAY YOU'D SAY IT "Send the outline tomorrow at 2pm." "Call the dentist next Tuesday." "Check the oven in 20 minutes." Notch reads the date, the time, the priority (!high) and the list (#Work) out of what you type, and leaves the title clean. EVERYTHING WITHIN REACH Search and the task field float over your list, so the next task is always one thumb away. Today, Upcoming, All and Completed are a tap apart. On iPad, your lists and tasks sit side by side. NOTIFICATIONS THAT OPEN NOTCH Notch delivers its own alerts for due tasks, so tapping one brings you straight to the task. MADE TO BE LOOKED AT ALL DAY Paper or bright ground, light or dark, eight muted accents and four text sizes that follow your system's Dynamic Type, with serif headings and fine rules. Home Screen widgets in three sizes let you check tasks off without opening the app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything is parsed on your device. Notch makes no network requests, collects no data and needs no account. Your tasks stay in your own iCloud Reminders. Free on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

ScanBoy4 screens
Notch Reminders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notch Reminders at weekly against ScanBoy's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ScanBoy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Notch Reminders sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanBoy ships an update every 3 months, Notch Reminders weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ScanBoy versus Notch Reminders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanBoyNotch Reminders
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeadpan, LLCMike Shear

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanBoy

Subscriptions2
  • ScanBoy Pro$0.991 Month
  • ScanBoy Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Year
2 purchases

Notch Reminders

One-time2
  • Notch for Mac (14-Day Trial)Free
  • Notch for Mac (Lifetime)$9.99

Questions

Is ScanBoy free?
ScanBoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notch Reminders free?
Notch Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScanBoy or Notch Reminders have ads?
Neither ScanBoy nor Notch Reminders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanBoy or Notch Reminders?
ScanBoy ships an update every 3 months, and Notch Reminders weekly. Most recently, ScanBoy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Notch Reminders on November 10, 2026.

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