Comparison

PureScan vs Drypoint

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

Head to head
About

PureScan

Features
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PureScan makes it easy to turn paper documents into clean, organized PDFs. Scan receipts, notes, forms, invoices, contracts, and everyday paperwork using your iPhone camera. Save each scan as a PDF, review your documents, rename files, add new pages, reorder pages, delete unwanted pages, and share PDFs whenever you need them. PureScan is designed to be simple and focused: open the app, scan your document, and keep everything neatly organized in one place. Key features: - Scan documents with your iPhone camera - Save scans as PDF files - View and manage your saved documents - Rename documents - Add pages to existing PDFs - Reorder or delete PDF pages - Share complete PDFs or individual pages - Clean, lightweight, easy-to-use interface PureScan is built for quick everyday scanning without unnecessary complexity.

About

Drypoint

Features
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Drypoint is a calm, beautiful Markdown editor for people who love to write. What you type is what you see — headings, bold, links, and lists style themselves live as you go, with no edit-and-preview toggle to break your flow. Your words stay yours. Every note is plain Markdown text on disk — never a locked-in proprietary format — so you can read, back up, or move your writing anywhere, for as long as you like. WRITE IN TRUE LIVE PREVIEW • One distraction-free surface — Markdown styles itself as you type • Full Markdown: headings, bold, italic, links, quotes, code, tables, task lists • Opens even huge notes instantly and stays smooth however much you write • Beautiful themes and refined typography, tuned for long writing sessions EVERYWHERE YOU WRITE • Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — designed for each, not ported • Optional iCloud sync keeps every note in step across your devices • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Mac menu bar app, and an Apple Watch companion • Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight — capture and find notes hands-free PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Local-first: works fully offline, and your notes stay on your device until you choose to sync • Lock any note with a password — the text and its attachments are protected with strong AES-GCM encryption that only your password can open • The same password unlocks a note on every device; use Face ID or Touch ID for instant access • No account, no ads, no tracking, no analytics — ever AI ON YOUR TERMS • On-device intelligence that runs privately, right on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac • Or connect your own AI provider • AI is always opt-in, and your text only ever goes where you choose to send it ORGANIZE WITHOUT FUSS • Folders, tags, and fast full-text search surface anything in a keystroke • Attach images and files right alongside your words • Export to 10 formats — PDF, HTML, Word, Rich Text, and more — in a tap DRYPOINT PRO Unlock the full experience: iCloud sync, AI, per-note encryption, every export format, and more. Start free, then choose monthly for full flexibility or yearly for the best value. Subscription Details Drypoint Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, offered as a monthly or yearly plan. Prices are shown in the app and vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://drypoint.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://drypoint.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

PureScan4 screens
Drypoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PureScan at none against Drypoint's 2. Drypoint's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Drypoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PureScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PureScan ships an update every 3 months, Drypoint every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
PureScan versus Drypoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureScanDrypoint
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAYZER ELEKTRONIK TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIVanhux UG

In-app purchases

None

PureScan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Drypoint

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is PureScan free?
PureScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drypoint free?
Drypoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PureScan or Drypoint have ads?
Neither PureScan nor Drypoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PureScan or Drypoint?
PureScan ships an update every 3 months, and Drypoint every 2 days. Most recently, PureScan was updated on October 31, 2026 and Drypoint on October 25, 2026.

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