Comparison

SnapScan vs Private Notes Daily.

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SnapScan

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a fast, private PDF scanner with no account required. SnapScan helps you scan paper documents, receipts, invoices, contracts, ID cards, notes, and forms, then turn them into clean digital files you can edit, sign, organize, and share in seconds. It is built for people who want a scanner that feels simple, focused, and respectful of their time. Image processing happens on your device, so you can scan and clean up documents without sending every page through a heavy cloud-first workflow. KEY FEATURES SMART DOCUMENT SCANNING - Scan paper documents with your camera - Detect document edges automatically - Correct perspective for cleaner pages - Create multi-page scans from several images - Import photos or files and turn them into documents PDF & IMAGE EXPORT - Export scans as high-quality PDF files - Share pages as images when you need a lighter format - Combine multiple pages into one document - Save, print, or send files through the iOS share sheet OCR TEXT RECOGNITION - Extract text from scanned pages - Copy recognized text for notes, messages, forms, or research - Turn printed content into usable digital text EDIT, SIGN & WATERMARK - Add handwritten signatures to documents - Apply custom watermarks - Crop, rotate, filter, and enhance scanned pages - Reorder pages and manage multi-page files ORGANIZED FILE MANAGEMENT - Keep documents in folders - Rename, sort, move, merge, and delete files - Manage receipts, invoices, contracts, ID cards, class notes, and work documents in one place PRIVATE BY DESIGN SnapScan works without login. Your scans stay under your control, and image processing is designed to happen on your device. You choose when to export, print, or share your documents. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan or import a document. 2. Clean it up with OCR, crop, filters, signature, or watermark tools. 3. Export, print, or share as PDF or image. SnapScan is simple enough for quick receipts and powerful enough for everyday work documents. Use it whenever you need a clean PDF scanner in your pocket. Subscription Info: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the selected plan’s rate. After purchase, you can manage or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings. Contact Us: We are dedicated to building a warm and easy-to-use time management tool. Feel free to share your suggestions by emailing us at cloudrise.tech@qq.com. Thank you for your support! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UoBRscxuV8FP6ST6JAmmCPWPZiXQht-jAAB-mo5QSFw/edit?usp=sharing

About

Private Notes Daily.

Features
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Notes (小记) is a minimal private journal that helps you capture each day in a few taps — text, mood, and a photo. No ads, no in-app purchases, and no sign-in required. 【Features】 • Daily entries: write by day with optional mood tags • Photo attachment: add one photo per entry • Calendar view: browse and jump to any day in a month grid • Writing stats: streaks, totals, and more at a glance • Export: save entries as PDF or image for backup and sharing • Face ID / Touch ID: optional app lock to protect your journal • iCloud sync: optional CloudKit sync across your devices (iCloud sign-in required) 【What’s new in 2.0】 • Four gradient themes: Twilight, Ocean, Forest, and Royal • Language options: System, Simplified Chinese, and English • Improved dark mode: better contrast for settings, toggles, and text • Data reset: double confirmation plus Face ID or device passcode before deleting all entries 【Design】 Notes is calm and distraction-free — no social features, no feeds, just your words. Soft gradients and rounded typography stay readable in both light and dark mode. 【Privacy】 • No account required; data is stored on your device by default • With iCloud sync enabled, data is stored in your iCloud account via Apple CloudKit • We do not collect, sell, or share your journal content 【Notes】 • iOS 17 or later is recommended for the best experience • Uninstalling the app may remove data stored only on this device. If iCloud sync is enabled, results may vary — export important entries regularly • Questions or feedback? Use in-app Support & Feedback

Screenshots

SnapScan4 screens
Private Notes Daily.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Notes Daily. at none against SnapScan's 4. SnapScan's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SnapScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Private Notes Daily. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapScan ships an update every 9 days, Private Notes Daily. every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SnapScan versus Private Notes Daily.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapScanPrivate Notes Daily.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer立战 王向龙 卢

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SnapScan

Subscriptions2
  • SnapScan Pro (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • SnapScan Pro (1 Year)3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • SnapScan Pro(Lifetime)$7.49
  • SnapScan Pro(Lifetime)$9.99
None

Private Notes Daily.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SnapScan free?
SnapScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Notes Daily. free?
Private Notes Daily. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SnapScan or Private Notes Daily. have ads?
Neither SnapScan nor Private Notes Daily. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapScan or Private Notes Daily.?
SnapScan ships an update every 9 days, and Private Notes Daily. every 4 months. Most recently, SnapScan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Private Notes Daily. on October 17, 2026.

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