# ScanMate vs CalcKit

The clearest difference is rating: CalcKit at 4.2 against ScanMate's 3.5. CalcKit also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). ScanMate's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and CalcKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CalcKit holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

ScanMate ships an update every 6 weeks, CalcKit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanMate | CalcKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmate-count-measure-code/id6757629507/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calckit-tip-convert-and-utils/id6760994727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [培锐 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746983253) | [麟浩 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872258571) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmate-count-measure-code/id6757629507)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your device into a versatile scanning tool. Effortlessly count objects with AI, measure dimensions using augmented reality, and scan URLs or barcodes for quick information retrieval. Get accurate results for real-world tasks in seconds.

**Highlights:** AI-powered object counting with smart markers, AR ruler for length and area measurement, URL scanner from images, Product barcode scanner, Scan history for saved scans

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free 3-day trial | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Plan | $39.99 | per month |


### CalcKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calckit-tip-convert-and-utils/id6760994727)

This app offers over 50 practical tools to solve everyday problems, from measuring distances with AR to scanning documents and performing complex calculations. It includes features for navigation, unit conversion, and even a scrolling text display.

**Highlights:** AR Distance Meter, Document Scanning & OCR, All-Purpose Calculator, Unit Converter, Floating Scrolling Text, Decision Maker

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeekMember For Three Days Free | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| WeekMember | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| MonthMember | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanMate free?

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

### Is CalcKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScanMate or CalcKit?

CalcKit is rated higher. ScanMate averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CalcKit averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do ScanMate or CalcKit have ads?

Both ScanMate and CalcKit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScanMate or CalcKit?

ScanMate ships an update every 6 weeks, and CalcKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScanMate was updated on September 17, 2026 and CalcKit on August 20, 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.*