Scanly vs Notebook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanly
This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, offering smart actions like opening links or connecting to Wi-Fi. It also allows users to generate custom QR codes for various purposes and securely store scan history.
- Instant QR & Barcode Scanning
- Smart Actions After Scan
- QR Code Generator
- Scan & Generated History
- Private & Secure Scanning
- Face ID Protection
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Scanly — QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Scan any QR code or barcode instantly. Generate custom QR codes for websites, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more. All your codes in one place, protected by Face ID. Scan Point your camera at any QR code or barcode and get instant results. Open links, connect to Wi-Fi, save contacts, and copy text — all in one tap. Supports QR codes, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code128, and more. Generate Create custom QR codes in seconds. Choose from 6 templates — website, Wi-Fi network, contact card, email, event, or plain text. Add your logo, pick a dot style, and export in high resolution PNG or PDF. History Every scanned and generated code is saved automatically. Search by type, filter by date, mark favourites. Your complete barcode and QR code history, always at hand. Private & Secure Enable Face ID to lock your scan history and generated QR codes. Your data stays on your device. Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WrhsC--weROgWKg5ALEOizKycdwsn3vdMZWnJXcM808/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12kHXmu4IoGz5saeOCkljztfo0ya2pDbqWopcC4ILdp4/edit?usp=sharing
Notebook
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Lazy at school ? Let NotebookLM take notes for you. Our AI Note Taker will help you with your meetings, your studies and more. Feynman AI uses AI to turn recording, podcast, and PDFs into clear, organized notes. Apply the Feynman technique to understand and retain complex ideas through simple explanations. Automatic Summaries: Instantly summarize lectures, meetings, YouTube videos, and PDFs into study guides, flashcards, or quizzes. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://termify.io/terms-and-conditions/hr2tZkg8no
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Notebook at every 2 days against Scanly's every 9 days. 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
Both are free to download. Scanly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scanly ships an update every 9 days, Notebook every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanly | Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serhii Kravchuk | James Carter |
In-app purchases
Scanly
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Scanly: Barcode Scanner3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
Notebook
- Weekly$7.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
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