Scanly vs Smart Folder
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
Smart Folder
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En esta aplicación se pueden crear carpetas o gestionar las carpetas ya creadas de Google drive para guardar en ellas Google docs y poder mejorar la organización de estas. Al pulsar sobre un documento se abrirá directamente en la app de Google docs o bien en la web. Podremos mover los Google docs entre carpetas, así como los documentos que no tenemos en carpetas añadirlos en una. Se podrá eliminar tanto una carpeta con sus correspondientes documentos o bien un documento en específico. Estos pasarán a estar en la papelera de Google drive.También se podrá cambiar el nombre de la carpeta o de un documento en específico. Todo esto se sincroniza tanto con Google drive como con Google docs. Lo que nos garantiza que si creamos una carpeta desde la web con documentos dentro se verán en la app. Solo se gestionan Google docs, otro tipo de archivos no se verán o se podrán gestionar. Ya están dentro de una carpeta o no. Debido a que se trata de una aplicación sin ánimo de lucro no se ha podido verificar con Google porque se necesita tener un dominio para ello, en próximas versiones se planea corregir. Los datos creados, eliminados o cualquier tipo de datos lo podrá ver solo y exclusivamente el usuario, el equipo de desarrollo y derivados no tiene acceso.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Folder at none against Scanly's 3. Scanly's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Scanly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Smart Folder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scanly ships an update every 9 days, Smart Folder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and February 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanly | Smart Folder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Serhii Kravchuk | laura cabezas |
In-app purchases
Scanly
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Scanly: Barcode Scanner3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
Smart Folder
No in-app purchases
Questions
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