Zettel vs MyScanPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zettel
This app offers a minimalist note-taking experience, focusing on a single, full-screen note at a time. It features a unique swipe-to-clear gesture with haptic feedback and simple tag functionality for easy organization. Notes are saved as plain Markdown files for versatile use.
- Single full-screen note interface
- Swipe-to-clear gesture with haptic feedback
- Simple hashtag tagging system
- Plain Markdown file export
- Works with Files app
- Dark mode support
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Zettel - Quick Notes for iOS. Write. Swipe to tear. Done. Zettel brings the satisfying feeling of ripping paper to your iPhone. What makes it different: - One note at a time: Full screen. No tabs, no folders, no mess. Just you and your thoughts. - Tear to clear: Swipe from the edge and drag across the screen. Your note tears away with haptic feedback that actually feels real. - Tags that work: Type #anything and it becomes a tag. Find notes instantly without setting up complicated systems. - Your files, anywhere: Notes are plain Markdown files. Edit them in other apps, sync however you want, or just keep them local. Perfect for: - Quick thoughts - Meeting notes - Daily journaling - Project ideas Simple by design: - iPhone only (as it should be) - Works with Files app - Dark mode included - No account required - Zero tracking Built by someone who got tired of overcomplicated note apps. Sometimes the best tools are the simplest ones.
MyScanPilot
Digitally capture and organize important documents like invoices and receipts. Utilize AI-powered OCR for smart file naming and automatic categorization. Seamlessly store your scanned files across various cloud services and NAS devices.
- Professional document scanning
- AI-powered OCR for text recognition
- Automatic smart file naming
- Direct cloud storage integration
- Cross-platform synchronization
- Quick Scan widget
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Scan, organize & store documents everywhere! MyScanPilot is your personal document assistant. Scan invoices, contracts, receipts and important documents — and upload them directly to your NAS, cloud storage or MyImmoPilot. HIGHLIGHTS • Professional scanner with automatic edge detection • AI-powered OCR: Automatic text recognition & smart file names • Take photos & save directly to your cloud folder • Flexible storage: WebDAV, Nextcloud, Synology, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Microsoft To Do • Cross-platform: iPhone, iPad & Mac — settings synced via iCloud • Quick Scan widget: Scan directly from your Home Screen PRIVACY All data stays on your device. No tracking, no ads, GDPR compliant. PREMIUM (7-day free trial) • Unlimited scans & photo uploads • AI-powered OCR & automatic file names • Google Drive, iCloud Drive & Microsoft To Do • PDF password protection • All future features included Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MyScanPilot at Free against Zettel's $2.99. MyScanPilot also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Zettel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (89% vs 67%). On ads 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
MyScanPilot is free to download; Zettel costs $2.99 up front. MyScanPilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Zettel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zettel ships an update monthly, MyScanPilot every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Zettel | MyScanPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Moritz Weichart | Christian Hoepker |
Customer experience
Zettel
MyScanPilot
In-app purchases
Zettel
No in-app purchases
MyScanPilot
- MyScanPilot Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$2.991 Year
