Comparison

TypeScan vs Noted

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

Head to head
About

TypeScan

Features
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【Key Features of TypeScan】 - Accurately recognizes text from photos, camera, and files - Switch between preserving line breaks or combining into full text for share - Automatically detects URLs and lets you open them with a tap - Saves recognition history so you can revisit past scans anytime - Fully offline — no internet connection required - Clean, simple design for intuitive use - Select images directly within the app, with file support for smooth imports - No account or login required — start using right away TypeScan lets you extract text instantly from your camera or photos — fast, clean, and hassle-free. Whether you're scanning a printed document, a business card, or a sign, TypeScan turns any image into usable, editable text. Whether you’re digitizing notes or grabbing text from a receipt, TypeScan helps you get it done in seconds. Download TypeScan and make your camera smarter — one tap at a time.

About

Noted

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I built Noted because I was drowning in university — in a language I didn’t speak — and my notes, deadlines, and half-finished thoughts lived in ten different places. I needed something that helped me organize faster without thinking for me. Write anything. A messy brain dump. A photo of a whiteboard. Something you say out loud. Noted figures out what it is, files it, and keeps it connected to the rest of your notes. Later you can ask things like “what did I say about the exam?” and get an answer from your own stuff — not the internet. Here’s what it does: • Capture fast — type, voice, or photo • Auto-organize into folders so Unsorted doesn’t become a graveyard • Connect related notes so ideas don’t disappear • Turn notes into tasks when there’s something to do • Build a day or week plan from plain language (“prep for two exams without cramming”) • Search your notes in normal sentences • Weekly review so you see what you actually captured You’re still in charge. Move sessions. Ignore suggestions. Edit anything. Noted gives structure, not pressure. The AI is there to sort, surface, and schedule — not to replace your thinking. Built for students and anyone whose head is full: exams, shifts, projects, the stuff you keep meaning to come back to. If you’ve ever opened five apps and still couldn’t remember what mattered today, this is for you. I’m 19 and I built this for myself first. If it helps you put things down and get them done, that’s the whole point. Terms of Use (EULA): https://noted-phi-sand.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://noted-phi-sand.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

TypeScan3 screens
Noted4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TypeScan at none against Noted's 2. Noted's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Noted sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TypeScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TypeScan versus Noted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeScanNoted
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhisa KobayashiHasti TAJGARDOUN

In-app purchases

None

TypeScan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Noted

Subscriptions2
  • Noted Premium$5.991 Month
  • Noted Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TypeScan free?
TypeScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noted free?
Noted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TypeScan or Noted have ads?
TypeScan shows ads; Noted does not.
Which is updated more often, TypeScan or Noted?
TypeScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Noted every 3 weeks. Most recently, TypeScan was updated on November 8, 2026 and Noted on November 5, 2026.

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