Comparison

Scannerly vs PureSurf

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

Head to head
About

Scannerly

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a fast, reliable document scanner. Scannerly captures crisp scans in seconds, lets you edit, sign, and export as PDF or JPG, and uses OCR to convert images to searchable text. Perfect for receipts, contracts, notes, IDs, whiteboards — anything you need to save or share. Why Scannerly? One-tap scan – automatic edge detection & perspective fix Crystal-clear results – smart enhance, shadow removal, color/B&W Batch mode – scan multi-page documents, reorder, merge, or split Edit tools – crop, rotate, annotate OCR (text recognition) – copy, search, or export text from scans E-signature – sign documents securely and send in seconds Export – PDF/JPG formats Share anywhere – Mail, Messages, Drive, iCloud, Dropbox & more Works offline – scans are saved locally; share when you’re ready Scannerly — from capture to signed PDF in minutes. Clarity, speed, and control in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PureSurf

Features
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Pursurf: Free Your Safari for Ad-Free Pure Browsing Pursurf is a smart Safari ad blocker app designed for iOS. It precisely filters web ads, tracking scripts, and unnecessary elements, restoring your browsing to its core—faster, thriftier, and safer. Whether reading news or streaming videos, Pursurf saves your precious time and data. One-time purchase unlocks lifetime rule updates—no subscriptions needed. Why Choose Pursurf? Dive into Its Powerful Impact In today's fast-paced mobile world, web ads cause slow loads, skyrocketing data use, and privacy leaks. Pursurf leverages an advanced Safari ad blocker rules engine (optimized from EasyList) to automatically shield 99% of pop-ups, banners, and video ads, empowering you to: Speed Up Web Loading: Post-block, Safari pages load 40% faster—say goodbye to waits and reach info instantly. Save Data & Battery: Cut consumption by up to 50%, especially on cellular—slimming your bills and extending battery life. Protect Privacy Securely: Runs locally, no data uploads, blocks trackers for seamless Safari ad blocker without risks. As a one-time pay app, Pursurf commits to free ongoing rule updates to outpace ad creators' tricks. Unlike subscriptions, our Safari ad blocker service never expires—invest once, benefit forever. Compared to other Safari ad blocker tools, Pursurf prioritizes user experience: seamless integration, no browser switches, one-tap activation. Privacy and Support Privacy Policy: https://puresurf.nexalify.ai/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://puresurf.nexalify.ai/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@nexalify.ai

Screenshots

Scannerly4 screens
PureSurf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scannerly at Free against PureSurf's $0.99. PureSurf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Scannerly is free to download; PureSurf costs $0.99 up front. Scannerly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. PureSurf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Scannerly versus PureSurf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerlyPureSurf
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEAST FUSION FZCONEXALIFY LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scannerly

Subscriptions2
  • 1-Month Full Access$7.991 Month
  • 7-Day Full Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
None

PureSurf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scannerly free?
Scannerly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PureSurf free?
PureSurf costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scannerly or PureSurf have ads?
Neither Scannerly nor PureSurf shows ads.

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