CamScan vs Flashlight Handy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CamScan
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PDF, Word & Text Scanner — fast OCR, translate, edit, and share. Turn your iPhone into a powerful scanner and text extractor. Scan any document, image, or photo and instantly pull out editable text with advanced OCR. Convert scans to high‑quality PDF or Word, search in text, and translate across 40+ languages. Batch scan pages with smart edge detection and image enhancement for blurry or small text. What you can do: • Scan text from images, photos, and the camera • Convert to PDF, Word (.docx), or copyable text • Multi‑language OCR & built‑in translation (40+ languages) • Batch scan with auto edge detection & perspective fix • Enhance images (contrast, brightness) for better OCR • Edit, search, and export scanned text • Share via email, Files, cloud apps • Offline OCR (selected languages) • Secure document management Why users choose this app: • Fast and accurate OCR, even on small or blurry text • Simple, clean design with powerful tools • Perfect for receipts, notes, books, contracts, homework, and more Made for students, professionals, and anyone who needs reliable, on‑the‑go text scanning.
Flashlight Handy
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Turn your phone into a powerful and flexible lighting tool with Flashlight Pro — packed with smart features for everyday use and emergency moments. Key Features: - Multiple flashlight modes: SOS signal, blinking/strobe, and notification-style flash. - Screen light with custom colors: Choose any color you like for a vibrant or subtle glow. - Special effects: Traffic light simulation (Red-Green blink), combined Blink & SOS effects on both flash and screen. - Auto turn-off timer: Set it and forget it — perfect for conserving battery. - Adjustable screen brightness: Customize intensity for comfort or dramatic flair. Whether you’re stuck in a blackout, heading into the wild, or just vibing with moody lights, Flashlight Pro is your go-to companion — clean, effective, and just fun to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Flashlight Handy at 13.0 against CamScan's 15.3.1. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CamScan | Flashlight Handy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.3.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THIEN PHAN | Minh Ngoc Nguyen |
In-app purchases
CamScan
No in-app purchases
Flashlight Handy
No in-app purchases









