Comparison

Scan Things vs Typeflow

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

Typeflow

Features
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TypeFlow puts AI directly inside your keyboard — so you can generate, rewrite, and clean up text in any app without switching windows or copying and pasting. HOW IT WORKS Enable the TypeFlow keyboard in Settings → General → Keyboard. Then in any app — Messages, Notes, Gmail, Slack, anywhere — tap the TypeFlow key to submit a prompt. The AI response is typed directly into the text field. VOICE PROMPTS Dictate your prompt instead of typing it. TypeFlow transcribes your voice, sends it to the AI, and inserts the result — all without leaving the app you're in. SNIPPETS Save frequently used prompts as snippets with a tap. Custom vocabulary ensures names and technical terms are always spelled correctly. ONE SUBSCRIPTION. EVERY APP. TypeFlow Pro unlocks unlimited AI in every app on your device. Monthly and annual plans available, with a free trial.

Screenshots

Scan Things1 screens
Typeflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Typeflow at every 2 weeks against Scan Things's every 6 weeks. 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 Typeflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Things ships an update every 6 weeks, Typeflow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scan Things versus Typeflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan ThingsTypeflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOperates Spaceships LLCMatthew Alunni

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scan Things

One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$6.99
2 purchases

Typeflow

Subscriptions2
  • Typeflow Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Typeflow Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Scan Things free?
Scan Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Typeflow free?
Typeflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan Things or Typeflow have ads?
Neither Scan Things nor Typeflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan Things or Typeflow?
Scan Things ships an update every 6 weeks, and Typeflow every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan Things was updated on November 4, 2026 and Typeflow on October 31, 2026.

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