Comparison

ScanLens Security vs OverLens

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

Head to head
About

ScanLens Security

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Check suspicious links, QR codes and messages before you act. ScanLens helps you review: • Links and final destinations • SMS, email and chat messages • QR codes and supported barcodes • Links found in screenshots or images How it works 1. Paste or share a link or message, scan a QR code, or choose an image. 2. Review the content before sending it. 3. ScanLens returns a SAFE, SUSPICIOUS or DANGEROUS result with reasons and practical next steps. Built for deliberate checking • No automatic scan when content is shared or extracted from an image • Screenshot OCR runs on your device and stays editable before you submit a link • Local History stores a privacy-minimized record and supports item deletion and Clear History • Share Extension saves content for review; you open ScanLens to continue • Camera recovery and duplicate protection help prevent repeated scans No ads ScanLens 1.7 contains no banner, interstitial or rewarded ads and no advertising consent screen. Lifetime ScanLens Lifetime is a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase. The current localized price is shown by the App Store. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. Server-authorized starter access and non-ad credits remain separate from Lifetime. Privacy and control ScanLens does not require an account for basic scanning. You decide when to submit content. Links may be requested by the ScanLens service, and redirect destinations may receive the requested URL. Clear History and shared-content controls affect local data only; remote privacy requests are available in Settings. ScanLens provides risk indicators, not a guarantee. When in doubt, use the official website or known contact details before signing in, paying or sharing information.

About

OverLens

Features
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OverLens is a floating translation lens. Point it at any app — games, manga, chats, menus — and read the translation right where the original text was. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap "Start Translating" and confirm the system screen-broadcast prompt. 2. A small lens floats over whatever app you're using. 3. Text next to the lens is recognized, translated and redrawn inside the lens — live, as you scroll. WHY OVERLENS • Works on top of ANY app — no copy-paste, no switching apps, no screenshots • Fully on-device: screen content never leaves your iPhone • Works offline once language packs are downloaded • 20 languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic and more • No account, no tracking of your screen, no cloud PRICING • Free full-featured trial — feel the real thing before you pay • After the trial, 5 free minutes every day • OverLens Pro: one-time purchase, unlimited time, all language pairs. No subscription — pay once, never pay again OverLens uses Apple's on-device translation. Language packs are downloaded through iOS and managed in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://twelvefold.co/overlens/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScanLens Security4 screens
OverLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OverLens at every 3 days against ScanLens Security's weekly. ScanLens Security's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ScanLens Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OverLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanLens Security ships an update weekly, OverLens every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ScanLens Security versus OverLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanLens SecurityOverLens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNOCTIS STUDIOS LIMITEDTwelvelefold Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanLens Security

One-time1
  • ScanLens Premium Lifetime$0.99
1 purchases

OverLens

One-time1
  • OverLens Pro$12.99

Questions

Is ScanLens Security free?
ScanLens Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OverLens free?
OverLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScanLens Security or OverLens have ads?
Neither ScanLens Security nor OverLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanLens Security or OverLens?
ScanLens Security ships an update weekly, and OverLens every 3 days. Most recently, ScanLens Security was updated on October 9, 2026 and OverLens on October 11, 2026.

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