# ICWantOpen vs Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: ICWantOpen at 5.0 against Scanner's 4.5. ICWantOpen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (31 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ICWantOpen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ICWantOpen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ICWantOpen ships an update every 3 weeks, Scanner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ICWantOpen | Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icwantopen/id6753889914/reviews)** | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-scanner/id6757798015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Xinlian Tianxia Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845525709) | [Port Canyamel Sociedad Limitada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868980950) |

## What reviewers say

### ICWantOpen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icwantopen/id6753889914)

This AI-powered tool assists engineers in making informed decisions about electronic components. It integrates industry knowledge and natural language processing to suggest components, generate BOMs, and provide reference designs.

**Highlights:** AI-powered component selection, Industry knowledge integration, Natural language processing, Purchase Chinese electronic components, Solution reference provision, BOM table generation, Cross-domain knowledge linkage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 questions | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 questions | $3.99 | one-time |
| 360 questions | $9.99 | one-time |


### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-scanner/id6757798015)

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Capture, edit, sign, and share PDFs and images quickly and efficiently. Features include OCR, electronic signatures, and secure storage for all your important documents.

**Highlights:** Smart document scanning with auto edge detection, Electronic signature functionality, Text recognition (OCR) for editable text, Dedicated ID and passport scanning mode, Advanced PDF editing tools, Secure storage with passcode protection

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ICWantOpen free?

ICWantOpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scanner free?

Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ICWantOpen or Scanner?

ICWantOpen is rated higher. ICWantOpen averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Scanner averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do ICWantOpen or Scanner have ads?

Scanner shows ads; ICWantOpen does not.

### Which is updated more often, ICWantOpen or Scanner?

ICWantOpen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scanner every 6 days. Most recently, ICWantOpen was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scanner on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*