Comparison

CamScan vs Flashlight Handy

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

Head to head
About

CamScan

Features
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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.

About

Flashlight Handy

Features
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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.

Screenshots

CamScan4 screens
Flashlight Handy4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CamScan versus Flashlight Handy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamScanFlashlight Handy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.3.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHIEN PHANMinh Ngoc Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

CamScan

No in-app purchases

None

Flashlight Handy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamScan free?
CamScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flashlight Handy free?
Flashlight Handy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CamScan or Flashlight Handy have ads?
Both CamScan and Flashlight Handy show ads.

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