Comparison

Skanae vs Papyr

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

Head to head
About

Skanae

Features
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Skanae turns your iPhone into a private, on-device document scanner — no cloud processing, no account, no tracking. Its on-device AI automatically organizes every scan into the right category for you. Every scan, every word of OCR text, and every classification decision happens entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded anywhere unless you personally choose to sync it to a cloud provider you trust. WHY PEOPLE SWITCH TO SKANAE • Auto-organize, not just scan — AI sorts invoices, receipts, contracts, and IDs into the right category automatically • 100% on-device OCR — searchable, selectable text extracted instantly, no internet required • Learns your habits — correct a category once and Skanae remembers your preference next time • Smart auto-naming — scans get clear, descriptive names, not "Scan001.pdf" • Works completely offline — scan on a plane, in a basement, anywhere at all • Sync only where you choose — iCloud, local storage, OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox KEY FEATURES • Edge-detection scanning with automatic cropping and perspective correction • Multi-page scans combined into a single, clean PDF • On-device OCR (Apple Vision) makes every PDF fully searchable • On-device AI classification auto-sorts documents into categories: invoices, receipts, contracts, IDs, and more • Smart, descriptive file naming based on what's actually in the document • On-device learning — Skanae adapts as you correct and refine how documents are organized • Custom categories that match how you actually work • Multi-cloud export: iCloud Drive, local files, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox — your choice, per document • Clean, fast, distraction-free scanning flow built for iOS and iPadOS PERFECT FOR • Freelancers and small-business owners scanning receipts and invoices • Professionals digitizing contracts and paperwork • Students organizing notes, forms, and ID documents • Anyone who wants a paperless, organized digital filing cabinet — without handing their documents to a server YOUR DATA NEVER LEAVES YOUR DEVICE Skanae was built privacy-first, from the ground up. OCR runs on Apple Vision, on-device. Document classification runs on a local AI model, on-device. There's no account to create, no sign-up, no analytics tracking what you scan, and no server that ever sees your documents. The only time your data leaves your iPhone is if you explicitly choose to back it up or sync it — to iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or simply keep everything local. SYNC YOUR WAY Skanae doesn't lock you into one ecosystem. Connect the cloud storage you already use: • iCloud Drive • Local, on-device storage only • OneDrive • Google Drive • Dropbox Choose per document, per folder, or not at all — it's entirely up to you. Download Skanae and turn every scan into an organized, searchable, private document — automatically. Privacy Policy: https://skan.ae/policy.html Support: support@skan.ae

About

Papyr

Features
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Papyr is a document scanner built around one idea: your documents are yours. No accounts. No cloud uploads. No tracking. No ads. No subscriptions. Everything stays on your iPhone and iPad. Start free with up to 10 documents, 5 pages each, and OCR text preview. Upgrade once to Papyr Pro ($9.99 lifetime) for full text access, search, unlimited documents, and more. — SCAN ANYTHING — • Auto edge detection finds your document instantly • Manual crop with 4-corner precision adjustment • Multi-page documents with up to 20 pages per scan • Works with receipts, contracts, notes, IDs, whiteboards, and more — FIND TEXT IN ANY SCAN — • On-device OCR extracts text from every scan automatically • Preview extracted text on any scan — unlock full text with Pro • Search across all your documents by keyword (Pro) • Copy text directly from scanned pages (Pro) • Works in multiple languages — ORGANIZE YOUR WAY — • Name, rename, and reorder documents and pages • Grid or list view — your choice • Drag to rearrange pages within a document • Delete or re-scan individual pages • Color-coded folders to group your scans (Pro) — EXPORT & SHARE — • One-tap PDF export for any document • Share via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, or any app • Save to Files for full control • Password-protect PDFs before sharing (Pro) • No watermarks — ever — BUILT FOR PRIVACY — • Zero third-party SDKs or analytics • Zero network requests — works completely offline • All processing happens on your device • No account required — just open and scan • Apple's "Data Not Collected" privacy label — BUILT WITH CARE — • Native Swift/SwiftUI — fast, smooth, and feels like it belongs on your iPhone • Supports Light Mode, Dark Mode, and System • VoiceOver accessible • Works on iPhone and iPad — PAPYR PRO ($9.99 ONE-TIME) — • Full OCR text extraction + copy • Search across all documents by text • Unlimited documents and 20-page scans • Folders, batch scanning, photo import • Password-protected PDF export Other scanners charge $4.99/month. Papyr Pro is one payment — yours forever. Try Papyr free — scan your first documents and see how a scanner should work.

Screenshots

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Papyr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skanae at every 10 days against Papyr's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Skanae sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Papyr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skanae ships an update every 10 days, Papyr every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Skanae versus Papyr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkanaePapyr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas GergelMontrell Cruse

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Skanae

Subscriptions1
  • Skanae Premium14 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Papyr

One-time1
  • Papyr Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Skanae free?
Skanae is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Papyr free?
Papyr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Skanae or Papyr have ads?
Neither Skanae nor Papyr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skanae or Papyr?
Skanae ships an update every 10 days, and Papyr every 2 months. Most recently, Skanae was updated on October 16, 2026 and Papyr on October 16, 2026.

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