# Cloudless Scan vs NowThis

Cloudless Scan and NowThis both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cloudless Scan's written reviews are positive against 33% of NowThis's. Cloudless Scan also leads on price (Free vs $4.99). NowThis's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Cloudless Scan is free to download; NowThis costs $4.99 up front. Cloudless Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NowThis asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cloudless Scan against 5.0 for NowThis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cloudless Scan's written reviews are positive against 33% of NowThis's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloudless Scan | NowThis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudless-scan/id6758873137/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowthis-tasks-for-nextcloud/id6772790227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROBERT EVAN GAYNOR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868865236) | [A Secret Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736269369) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloudless Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudless-scan/id6758873137)

This app offers private document scanning directly on your device, eliminating the need for cloud storage or subscriptions. It provides professional features like OCR, multi-page PDF creation, and various export options, with an optional one-time purchase for advanced capabilities.

**Highlights:** Privacy-first local processing, Offline OCR to editable text, Multi-page PDF creation, Universal export (PDF, JPG, text), Optimized modes for receipts and IDs, HD quality exports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


### NowThis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowthis-tasks-for-nextcloud/id6772790227)

Organize tasks, calendar events, and personal reflections in a unified workspace. Supports multiple organizational methods like lists, Kanban boards, and the Eisenhower Matrix. Offers seamless syncing with Nextcloud while prioritizing user privacy with zero tracking.

**Highlights:** Unified task, calendar, and journal workspace, Multiple organizational views (List, Kanban, Eisenhower Matrix), Markdown notes and natural language quick-add, Recurring tasks with automatic rescheduling, CalDAV/VTODO sync with Nextcloud Tasks, Offline-first operation, Zero tracking and analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloudless Scan free?

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

### Is NowThis free?

NowThis costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cloudless Scan or NowThis?

Cloudless Scan and NowThis are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Cloudless Scan or NowThis have ads?

Neither Cloudless Scan nor NowThis shows ads.

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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.*