Ge'ez vs Scanote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ge'ez
This app seamlessly integrates the Ge'ez and Gregorian calendars, offering a dual-calendar view with cultural events and holidays. Easily convert dates and stay organized with a user-friendly interface that blends heritage with modern functionality.
- Dual Ge'ez and Gregorian calendar display
- Ge'ez cultural and religious events/holidays
- Search and filter events
- Date converter between calendars
- Seamless user experience
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Meet Geez, your ultimate calendar companion! This all-in-one app effortlessly connects you to both the Ge'ez and Gregorian calendars. Whether you're tracking special events, exploring Geez cultural holidays/events, or planning your day, Geez combines the beauty of heritage with modern functionality. Designed for seamless user experience, making it easy to navigate and use. Pro tip: tap the clock at the top right of the calendar page to switch from Geez to Gregorian time formats. Key Features: Dual Calendar: Geez calendar alongside its corresponding Gregorian dates displayed as subscript. Stay informed with a daily list of events and holidays displayed beneath the calendar. Easily track time in your preferred format; tap the Geez clock at the top right to switch from Geez to Gregorian time formats. Events and Holidays: discover cultural and religious Geez events and holidays. search and filter events and holidays to easily find what matters most to you. Tap on any event or holiday for detailed information, and share with friends and family. Date Converter: Easily convert dates between the Ge'ez and Gregorian calendar. Download Geez now and enrich your daily life with the beauty of both calendars. Celebrate the past, plan for the future, and keep track of your important moments—all in one app! With Geez, staying organized has never felt so culturally rich and engaging.
Scanote
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Scanote is an OCR app that turns paper into text you can actually use. Snap a photo of any document, handwritten note, or printed page — Scanote recognizes the text and saves it in a form you can read, copy, and organize later. ◆ Who It's For - You need to scan multi-page documents and keep the text organized for later - You want to snap a handout or meeting note and copy the text right away - You want to paste recognized text directly into other apps or LLMs - You want OCR that works entirely on-device — no data sent to any server ◆ Key Features ■ Scan Multiple Pages at Once Capture multiple pages in a single session (up to 30 pages) and read them all together. Reorder pages freely after scanning, and copy the full text across all pages at once. ■ Copy and Share with Ease Copy the full recognized text, or copy page by page. Paste directly into any app, or share via the system share sheet. ■ History and Albums to Stay Organized Every scan is saved to your history automatically. Use albums to group scans by project, class, or topic — so what you need is always easy to find. ■ Fully On-Device. No Internet. No Account. OCR processing and storage happen entirely on your device. Works in airplane mode. No Wi-Fi, no cloud uploads, no sign-in required. ■ High-Accuracy OCR in 30 Languages Supports Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Cantonese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, and 20 more — all processed on your device. No internet connection required, and your text never leaves your phone. Your notes. Your documents. As text, right where you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ge'ez at none against Scanote's 1. Ge'ez also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Scanote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ge'ez asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ge'ez ships an update every 5 months, Scanote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ge'ez | Scanote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xegai Hadgu | Natsuki Hibi |
In-app purchases
Ge'ez
No in-app purchases
Scanote
- Unlimited Scans$4.99









