Comparison

Skanae vs ArchiveSorter

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

ArchiveSorter

Features
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Archive Sorter turns scans, photos, and shared files into an automatically organized document archive — powered by on-device AI, with no account and no tracking. Scan paper documents with your camera or import files from Photos, Files, Mail, and other apps. The app recognizes text with OCR, classifies each document using AI running directly on your device, and files it into your personal folder structure with a meaningful name and date. • Scan documents or import from any app via the share sheet • Full-text OCR for searchable content • Automatic classification, naming, and filing • AI runs on-device — your documents never leave your device • Review area to verify and correct classifications • Ask questions about your archive with source citations • Support for personal and household document archives • Works with local storage or iCloud Drive Requires a one-time AI model download (~2.5 GB) on first launch. iCloud synchronization also requires an internet connection. All document processing then runs entirely on your device.

Screenshots

Skanae4 screens
ArchiveSorter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Skanae at Free against ArchiveSorter's $4.99. Skanae also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). ArchiveSorter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Skanae is free to download; ArchiveSorter costs $4.99 up front. Skanae sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. ArchiveSorter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Skanae versus ArchiveSorter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkanaeArchiveSorter
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas GergelSebastian Schreck

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Skanae

Subscriptions1
  • Skanae Premium14 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

ArchiveSorter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skanae free?
Skanae is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArchiveSorter free?
ArchiveSorter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skanae or ArchiveSorter have ads?
Neither Skanae nor ArchiveSorter shows ads.

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