Air file Drop vs Scanly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Air file Drop
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γAir file Dropγ is a DLNA casting toolkit that mirrors your phone to TVs and speakers with stable HD streams for meetings, home, and classrooms. **Quick device discovery** Auto-scan your local network for TVs, Chromecast, and DLNA displays, then connect with one tap. **Smooth HD casting** Adaptive bitrate keeps 4K/1080p playback steady, with persistent Wi-Fi to reduce drops. **Media library streaming** Cast photos and videos from your library, with timeline, volume, and pause controls. **Screen mirroring and documents** Mirror your screen or send PDFs and slideshows for presentations without cables. **History and fast reconnect** View recent devices, retry failed sessions, and pick up casting where you left off. Share screens and media smoothly on any DLNA displayβdownload to start casting. Subscription Pricing and Terms $6.99/week* $39.99/year* *Prices are in USD; actual charges may convert to local currency. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and renewal cost is identified. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dywnet.xyz/toupingzhushou/privacy.html
Scanly
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Scanly is a fast, clean QR code and barcode scanner. Point your camera at any QR code or barcode β Scanly reads it instantly and shows you the result. Tap to open URLs, copy text, or share the content with any app. FEATURES β’ Lightning fast QR code and barcode scanning β’ Tap results to open URLs directly in Safari β’ Scan history - revisit your last scans anytime β’ Flashlight toggle for scanning in low light SCANLY PRO β ONE-TIME PURCHASE Upgrade once, own it forever. No subscription. β’ Unlimited scan history β never lose a scan β’ QR Code Generator β create QR codes from any URL or text, then share them β’ Export history β save your scans as a CSV file
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanly at every 2 days against Air file Drop's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Air file Drop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Scanly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Air file Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Air file Drop | Scanly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FENGHUI (HK) HOLDINGS LIMITED | Aiham Ibrahim |
In-app purchases
Air file Drop
- Weekly Casting Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly Casting Plan$39.991 Year
Scanly
- Scanly Pro$2.99
