Comparison

Scanly vs PDFCraft

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

Head to head
About

Scanly

Features
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Scanly – QR & Barcode Scanner Scanly is the fastest, most secure, and privacy-focused QR code scanner and barcode reader on the market. Enjoy a seamless experience with ad-free usage, offline functionality, and full data privacy. Whether you're scanning QR codes, barcodes, URLs, contacts, or Wi-Fi networks, Scanly makes it quick and easy! Key Features: Instant Scanning – Quickly scan all QR codes and barcodes with lightning-fast speed. Smart Link Detection – Open links securely after scanning QR codes. Product Lookup – Automatically fetch product details, prices, and product information when scanning barcodes. Scan History – Keep track of all your scans with a detailed scan history. Favorites – Save and access your most important scans quickly. Privacy Focused – We respect your privacy. No data is shared and no unnecessary permissions required. Works Offline – Scan QR codes and barcodes without an internet connection. Ad-Free – Enjoy a smooth, uninterrupted scanning experience with no ads. Whether you need to scan QR codes for links, scan barcodes for product information, or quickly access saved favorites, Scanly offers a fast and secure way to scan all types of codes. With Scanly, you get everything you need: an easy-to-use, fast QR code scanner, an intuitive barcode reader, and the privacy and security you deserve. Privacy Policy: https://mevascompany.github.io/barcodescanner-support/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PDFCraft

Features
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This app is the all-in-one PDF app for iPhone and iPad. Scan paper documents, sign contracts, fill forms, highlight and annotate, and organize pages – all in a fast, clean app that keeps your files on your device. SCAN & STRAIGHTEN • Scan multi-page documents with your camera • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Crop and straighten photos of documents by dragging the corners • Text recognition (OCR) makes scans searchable and copyable SIGN & FILL • Draw your signature once and reuse it anywhere • Fill in PDF forms, or add text, check marks and dates to any document • Drag and resize signatures and text to place them perfectly ANNOTATE & MARK UP • Highlight, underline and strike through text • Draw freehand, add notes, text boxes, shapes and arrows • Business stamps like Approved, Draft and Sign Here • Full undo and redo ORGANIZE PAGES • Rotate, reorder, duplicate and delete pages • Insert pages from other PDFs, photos, scans or blank pages • Combine multiple PDFs into one, with a bookmark for each file • Split a PDF by page ranges or into single pages • Extract selected pages to a new file POWERFUL TOOLS • Reduce file size for email and sharing • Watermarks, headers, footers and page numbers • Protect PDFs with a password and set printing and copying permissions • Crop page margins • Convert photos and text to PDF • Export pages as images or extract all text • Share, print, or export a flattened copy READ COMFORTABLY • Smooth viewing with single page, continuous and two-page layouts • Fast search across the whole document • Page thumbnails and quick page navigation • Opens password-protected PDFs PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents are processed on your device. No account is needed, and your files are never uploaded or read by us. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE AND IPAD A native experience on both, with a sidebar layout on iPad and support for drag and drop and the Files app. PDFCRAFT PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock: • Signatures • Password protection • Watermarks • Reduce file size Premium is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pdf-editor-craft/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pdf-editor-craft/privacy

Screenshots

Scanly4 screens
PDFCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scanly at none against PDFCraft's 2. Scanly also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PDFCraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scanly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Scanly versus PDFCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanlyPDFCraft
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB13 MB
Age rating+174+
DeveloperFatih KasapogluSaddam Hossain

In-app purchases

None

Scanly

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PDFCraft

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanly free?
Scanly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDFCraft free?
PDFCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scanly or PDFCraft have ads?
Both Scanly and PDFCraft show ads.

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