Comparison

Scan Things vs DOS Focus

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

DOS Focus

Enhance concentration with nostalgic computer sounds and a distraction-free environment. Customize focus sessions, track progress, and personalize your interface with classic DOS themes for improved productivity.

Highlights
  • Retro soundscapes
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Focus progress reports
  • Classic DOS themes
  • Offline and minimal design
Features
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Defragment your mind and restore clarity — one retro beep at a time. DOS Focus helps you stay in the zone using nostalgic computer sounds that bring a calm, distraction-free atmosphere. Whether you’re working, studying, or just taking a digital detox, this app turns your focus sessions into a retro experience. Features: • Retro Soundscapes — Immerse yourself in the soothing hum of old-school computers. • Custom Focus Sessions — Choose from quick 15-minute sprints to deep 4-hour marathons. • Focus Report — Track your sessions and see how your concentration improves over time. • Retro Themes — Personalize your screen with classic DOS colors — from Cyan to Magenta. • No distractions — Simple, offline, and minimal. Just focus. Why it works: Retro sounds evoke a sense of calm and simplicity. DOS Focus eliminates digital clutter so your brain can reboot, recharge, and refocus — like defragmenting your hard drive. Whether you’re a developer, writer, student, or anyone craving quiet productivity, DOS Focus brings back the feeling of working on a clean, timeless system — where nothing interrupts your flow. - Reboot your focus. Reclaim your clarity. - Welcome to DOS Focus.

Screenshots

Scan Things1 screens
DOS Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scan Things at 5.0 against DOS Focus's 4.0. Scan Things also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scan Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DOS Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Things ships an update every 6 weeks, DOS Focus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scan Things versus DOS Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan ThingsDOS Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOperates Spaceships LLCNguyen Vu Thai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scan Things

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$6.99
2 purchases

DOS Focus

Subscriptions1
  • Try DOS FOCUS PRO$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Try DOS FOCUS PRO$8.99

Questions

Is Scan Things free?
Scan Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DOS Focus free?
DOS Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan Things or DOS Focus?
Scan Things is rated higher. Scan Things averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DOS Focus averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scan Things or DOS Focus have ads?
Neither Scan Things nor DOS Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan Things or DOS Focus?
Scan Things ships an update every 6 weeks, and DOS Focus every 3 months. Most recently, Scan Things was updated on September 9, 2026 and DOS Focus on September 18, 2026.

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