# AI Notes vs ScanOnce

The clearest difference is ads: ScanOnce at none against AI Notes's shown. ScanOnce also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). AI Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ScanOnce sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AI Notes ships an update every 4 months, ScanOnce every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Notes | ScanOnce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pursharth Zutshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856952308) | [Johanna Hoppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869099620) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-notes-write-and-reply/id6757496314)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ai Notes Pro (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Ai Notes Pro (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Ai Notes Lite Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ai Notes Power Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ai Notes Elite Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ai Notes Ultimate Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ai Notes Mega Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ai Notes Supreme Package | $24.99 | one-time |


### ScanOnce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanonce/id6759916701)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Notes free?

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

### Is ScanOnce free?

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

### Do AI Notes or ScanOnce have ads?

AI Notes shows ads; ScanOnce does not.

### Which is updated more often, AI Notes or ScanOnce?

AI Notes ships an update every 4 months, and ScanOnce every 2 months. Most recently, AI Notes was updated on October 13, 2026 and ScanOnce on October 12, 2026.

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