Comparison

PriveScan vs Desktop Mode OS

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

Head to head
About

PriveScan

Features
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Scan. Beveilig. Deel. Volledig privé. PrivéScan is de meest vertrouwde en geavanceerde document scanner voor professionals, bedrijven en privépersonen die hun gevoelige informatie willen beschermen. Met AI-technologie die volledig op uw apparaat draait, hoeft u zich nooit meer zorgen te maken over datalekken of privacy-inbreuken. Waarom PrivéScan de juiste keuze is: Totale privacy-garantie - Alle verwerking gebeurt 100% lokaal op uw iPhone of iPad - Geen internetverbinding vereist voor kernfuncties - Uw documenten verlaten nooit uw apparaat - Geen cloud-opslag, geen externe servers Intelligente automatisering - Professionele document scanning met VisionKit - OCR tekstherkenning in Nederlands en Engels - Automatische detectie van e-mails, telefoonnummers, IBAN en URL's - Eén-tik redactie voor snelle bescherming Privacy-eerst beveiliging - Lokale opslag in iOS UserDefaults - Automatische verwijdering na 30 dagen (instelbaar) - Geen externe servers of cloud-verbindingen - Privacy by Design: lokaal en zonder tracking Krachtige functies die u tijd besparen: Smart Scanning - Crystal-clear document capture met perspectiefcorrectie - Multi-page scanning via VisionKit (tot 10 pagina's) - Handmatige fine-tuning voor betere resultaten - Ondersteuning voor gangbare papierformaten Privacy-detectie - Automatische herkenning van e-mailadressen - Telefoonnummers (via iOS-gegevensdetector) - IBAN (meerdere landen) - Website-URL's - Handmatige redactie per vak Professional Export Options - Doorzoekbare PDF's en afbeelding-PDF - Delen via iOS Deelblad en Bestanden - Watermerk op gratis exports (Pro verwijdert watermerk) Praktische fallback - Scannen via camera (VisionKit) of fotobibliotheek - Werkt ook op simulator via bibliotheek-import Verbeterde interface - Modern ontwerp met gradient header - Haptic feedback (optioneel) voor knoppen en acties - Sorteren op datum of titel en snel zoeken - Snelle acties: Scan en Importeer vanaf het hoofdscherm - Bulk import via fotobibliotheek (meerdere afbeeldingen) Perfect voor professionals: Juridische sector: Contracten, aktes, vertrouwelijke correspondentie Zorgverlening: Medische dossiers, patiëntgegevens, verzekeringsdocumenten Financiële diensten: Bankafschriften, belastingdocumenten, rapportages HR en Recruitment: CV's, arbeidscontracten, personeelsdossiers Accountancy: Facturen, bonnetjes, financiële rapportages Real Estate: Woningdocumenten, hypotheekpapieren, verkoopcontracten Pro functies voor power users: Pro-voordelen - Geen watermerk op documenten - Doorzoekbare én afbeelding-PDF opties - Gratis versie: beperkt aantal exports met watermerk Advanced Features - Handmatige redactie per vak (aan/uit) - Bulk import via fotobibliotheek - Delen via Deelblad of naar Bestanden - OCR in Nederlands en Engels - Automatische documenttitel generatie Praktisch ontworpen - Geoptimaliseerd voor iPhone en iPad - Consistente prestaties op alle apparaten - Praktische fallback tussen camera en fotobibliotheek Ongeëvenaarde beveiliging: Anders dan cloud-based alternatieven houdt PrivéScan uw gegevens volledig onder uw controle. Geen accounts, geen registratie, geen tracking - alleen pure, lokale documentverwerking. Privacy by Design - 100% lokale verwerking - Geen accounts of tracking - Uw data verlaat uw apparaat niet Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Desktop Mode OS

Transform your iPhone into a powerful desktop workstation, extending its capabilities to external displays like AR glasses, monitors, or TVs. Experience a high-performance desktop environment using your phone's native silicon, with innovative input modes for seamless interaction.

Highlights
  • Turn iPhone into a desktop workstation
  • Extend to AR glasses, monitors, TVs
  • Spatial productivity with AR glasses
  • Multiple input modes: Air Mouse, Hand Tracking, Liquid Trackpad
  • Connect to any display (USB-C, HDMI, AirPlay)
  • Sync Assistant for webview issues
  • Pin frequently used sessions to dock
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a pro-grade desktop workstation! ProDocktive extends your iPhone to any external display — AR Glasses, Monitors, or TVs — creating a high-performance, multi-window desktop environment powered entirely by your phone. Your iPhone becomes the engine, trackpad, air mouse, and spatial hand tracker. No Mac or PC required! THE ULTIMATE AR & XR COMPANION Unlock spatial productivity with XREAL, VITURE, Rokid, and RayNeo glasses. • Infinite Real Estate: Say goodbye to simple screen mirroring. Experience a massive virtual desktop for immersive multitasking. • Privacy by Design: Work on sensitive projects in public spaces with total confidence. • Spatial Interaction: Control your desktop with futuristic Hand Tracking or Air Mouse navigation. CONNECT TO ANY DISPLAY • AR Glasses: Instant, private cinema-sized workstation. • USB-C / HDMI: Wired, zero-latency output to any monitor or TV. • AirPlay: Wireless freedom for zero-friction browsing and casting. REVOLUTIONARY INPUT MODES • Air Mouse: Point your iPhone like a laser to move the cursor with physical precision. • Hand Tracker (BETA): Use your iPhone's camera for hands-free spatial gestures. • Liquid Trackpad: Transform your screen into a premium multi-touch trackpad (scroll, swipe, pinch-to-zoom). • Bluetooth Support: Pair your favorite keyboard and mouse for a true PC feel. PRO-GRADE FEATURES & PRIVACY • Native Desktop UI: Optimized for large-scale displays and precision input. • Pin to Dock: Save frequently used web apps for lightning-fast access. • 100% On-Device: No cloud lag, no video compression. Pixel-perfect rendering using your iPhone's GPU. Requirements: iOS 18+ and compatible USB-C/HDMI adapters or AirPlay displays. Privacy Policy: https://prodocktive.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PriveScan4 screens
Desktop Mode OS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PriveScan at none against Desktop Mode OS's shown. Desktop Mode OS's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. PriveScan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Desktop Mode OS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PriveScan ships an update every 3 weeks, Desktop Mode OS every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PriveScan versus Desktop Mode OS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPriveScanDesktop Mode OS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMedevsoGautam Sukhramani

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PriveScan

Subscriptions1
  • Annual subscription$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Desktop Mode OS

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$19.99

Questions

Is PriveScan free?
PriveScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desktop Mode OS free?
Desktop Mode OS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PriveScan or Desktop Mode OS have ads?
Desktop Mode OS shows ads; PriveScan does not.
Which is updated more often, PriveScan or Desktop Mode OS?
PriveScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Desktop Mode OS every 6 days. Most recently, PriveScan was updated on October 30, 2026 and Desktop Mode OS on October 24, 2026.

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