Comparison

Scan Things vs Notes for Dynamic Notch Island

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

Head to head
About

Scan Things

Extract objects, people, pets, and artwork from images, URLs, or PDFs. Capture books and documents with searchable, selectable text embedded in PDFs. All processing is done on-device for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Extract objects from images
  • Extract text from images and PDFs
  • Save as searchable PDF
  • On-device processing
  • No account required
  • Offline functionality
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With Scan Things, you can extract objects, people, pets, artwork and just about anything else from any image, image URL, or PDF document.  Scan Things can also capture books and documents with the original images intact and the text extracted and embedded. You can save your scan as a single- or multi-page PDF with all its text fully searchable and selectable. You don't need an account to use Scan Things. You don't need internet access. Your scans never leave your iPhone or iPad as Scan Things does all of its processing on-device. Because your privacy is important (not to mention none of our business), we collect no data whatsoever and we don't use any third-party code. Your privacy is yours, and we think it should stay that way. You can get Scan Things for a one-time purchase and share it with your family at no extra cost. No subscriptions. No adds. No shenanigans. Privacy Policy: https://scanthing.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://scanthing.app/terms-of-use/

About

Notes for Dynamic Notch Island

Capture ideas, tasks, and reminders instantly from your iPhone's Dynamic Island or Lock Screen. This app allows quick note-taking, saving clipboard text, and organizing with to-do lists and reminders, all without unlocking your device.

Highlights
  • Instant note-taking
  • Save clipboard text
  • To-do lists
  • Note organizer
  • Reminders
  • Clipboard manager
Features
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Notes For Dynamic Island Notch Take Notes Instantly, Right from Your iPhone’s Dynamic Island Tired of unlocking your phone or searching for a notes app? Notes For Dynamic Island Notch lets you capture ideas, tasks, and reminders in seconds — straight from the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen. Lightning-Fast Note Taking Got an idea? Just tap and jot. With one touch, you can: - Add quick notes, memos, or todos - Instantly save clipboard text - Capture thoughts before you forget Your Notes, Always Accessible Whether you’re on the Lock Screen, Home Screen, or Dynamic Island, your notes are just a swipe away. View, copy, and share important information without breaking your flow. Smarter Organization for Busy Minds Stay productive with built-in tools: - To-Do Lists – keep track of daily tasks - Organizer – group and manage notes - Reminders – never miss what matters - Clipboard Manager – save & reuse copied text Designed for iPhone, Made for You Dynamic Island Instant Notes feels like a natural part of iOS: - Clean, minimal interface - Seamless widget support - Optimized for speed, privacy, and ease Why You’ll Love It Because your best ideas don’t wait. With Notes For Dynamic Island Notch, you can: - Jot down thoughts instantly before you forget - Access notes from anywhere on your screen - Stay organized with simple productivity tools - Keep creativity flowing without distractions Download Notes For Dynamic Island Notch today and make every thought count — instantly.

Screenshots

Scan Things1 screens
Notes for Dynamic Notch Island4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notes for Dynamic Notch Island at 4.8 against Scan Things's 3.9. Notes for Dynamic Notch Island also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 38%) and ratings volume (72 vs 7). Scan Things's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Scan Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notes for Dynamic Notch Island sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notes for Dynamic Notch Island holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes for Dynamic Notch Island has 72 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Scan Things's written reviews are positive against 75% of Notes for Dynamic Notch Island's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Things ships an update every 6 weeks, Notes for Dynamic Notch Island every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scan Things versus Notes for Dynamic Notch Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan ThingsNotes for Dynamic Notch Island
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.8 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings772 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOperates Spaceships LLCBurak Gomec

Customer experience

Scan Things

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

Notes for Dynamic Notch Island

All ratings72 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scan Things

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$6.99
1 purchases

Notes for Dynamic Notch Island

One-time1
  • Upgrade To Premium-Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Scan Things free?
Scan Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes for Dynamic Notch Island free?
Notes for Dynamic Notch Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan Things or Notes for Dynamic Notch Island?
Notes for Dynamic Notch Island is rated higher. Scan Things averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Notes for Dynamic Notch Island averages 4.8 from 72 ratings.
Do Scan Things or Notes for Dynamic Notch Island have ads?
Notes for Dynamic Notch Island shows ads; Scan Things does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan Things or Notes for Dynamic Notch Island?
Scan Things ships an update every 6 weeks, and Notes for Dynamic Notch Island every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scan Things was updated on November 4, 2026 and Notes for Dynamic Notch Island on October 30, 2026.

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