Comparison

Scanner vs Inkwell Reader

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

Head to head
About

Scanner

Features
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Just Scan and Save! A no-nonsense scanner. No ads, no nonsense, just scan and save. Currently only supports scanning and exporting as a pdf.

About

Inkwell Reader

This app provides a dedicated reader for screenplays, supporting industry-standard formats like Fountain and .ink, with features for easy navigation and customization. It also offers an optional AI assistant for script analysis and discussion.

Highlights
  • Industry-standard script layout
  • Scene outline drawer
  • Full-text search
  • Files.app integration
  • Customizable themes and type size
  • Offline functionality
  • Optional AI screenplay assistant
Features
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Inkwell Reader is a clean, fast script reader for iPhone and iPad — built for writers, actors, directors, and crew who'd rather read their script on the device in their hand than print 120 pages. Open .ink projects from Inkwell, plus Fountain and PDF scripts from anywhere. Pages are laid out the way screenplays are meant to be read: correct margins, dual-dialogue side-by-side, scene numbers in the margin, properly placed (MORE) and (CONT'D) markers. Pinch to size, scroll smoothly, scrub through scenes with the outline drawer. KEY FEATURES · A real script reader, not a PDF viewer. Industry-standard layout for Fountain and .ink documents. PDFs open in a fast, tappable PDFKit viewer. · Scene outline drawer with one-tap jump to any heading. · Full-text search across the entire screenplay. · Files.app integration — open documents in place, no copy required. · Themes: paper, sepia, focus, midnight. Adjustable type size. · Works fully offline. Scripts live on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you sign in to chat with Quill. QUILL (OPTIONAL) Sign in to your Inkwell account and Quill — the Inkwell screenplay assistant — rides along. Discuss characters, structure, themes, and pacing right next to the script you're reading. Read-only on iOS: Quill won't edit your script. The full agentic editor lives on macOS at inkwell.app/download. Sign in with Apple, Google, or a one-tap email link. No password to remember. REQUIREMENTS Free to download and read. Quill chat requires an Inkwell account, free to create at inkwell.app. PRIVACY Inkwell Reader does not track you across other companies' apps and sites. Anonymous product analytics are opt-in. Quill conversations are sent only to Inkwell's backend so the model can reply. Full details: https://inkwell.app/privacy

Screenshots

Scanner3 screens
Inkwell Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scanner at none against Inkwell Reader's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Inkwell Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scanner versus Inkwell Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerInkwell Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSam Meech WardRundquist Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Inkwell Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Inkwell Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inkwell Reader free?
Inkwell Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scanner or Inkwell Reader have ads?
Neither Scanner nor Inkwell Reader shows ads.

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