# Scan Things vs Notes for Dynamic Notch Island

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Things | Notes for Dynamic Notch Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-things/id6742055495/reviews) | **[4.8 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-dynamic-notch-island/id6749210732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Operates Spaceships LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587485668) | [Burak Gomec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579228412) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-things/id6742055495)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans | $6.99 | one-time |


### Notes for Dynamic Notch Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-dynamic-notch-island/id6749210732)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Premium-Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*