Zima Client vs Scanly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zima Client
Manage your ZimaOS from your mobile device. Monitor operations, execute applications, and review files remotely. Prioritizes data privacy and sovereignty for users.
- Remote ZimaOS management
- Monitor operational status
- Execute deployed applications
- Review files
- Data privacy focused
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Welcome to the new realm of ZimaOS. Zima Client serves as the mobile management interface for ZimaOS, Whether monitoring operational status, executing deployed applications, or reviewing your files, all can be seamlessly accomplished from your mobile device. Data privacy and sovereignty are paramount to us. Should you have any inquiries, we invite you to share them at your convenience. We remain dedicated to continuously monitoring and refining these aspects. Feedback Email: feedback@zimaos.com
Scanly
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Scanly is a fast, clean QR code and barcode scanner. Point your camera at any QR code or barcode — Scanly reads it instantly and shows you the result. Tap to open URLs, copy text, or share the content with any app. FEATURES • Lightning fast QR code and barcode scanning • Tap results to open URLs directly in Safari • Scan history - revisit your last scans anytime • Flashlight toggle for scanning in low light SCANLY PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Upgrade once, own it forever. No subscription. • Unlimited scan history — never lose a scan • QR Code Generator — create QR codes from any URL or text, then share them • Export history — save your scans as a CSV file
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zima Client at none against Scanly's 1. Scanly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scanly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zima Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zima Client ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zima Client | Scanly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (197 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 197 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IceWhale Technology Limited | Aiham Ibrahim |
In-app purchases
Zima Client
No in-app purchases
Scanly
- Scanly Pro$2.99
