Knut Book Scanner vs Scan to Markdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Knut Book Scanner
Transform your phone into a private book scanner. Capture two pages at once, automatically split them, and generate shareable PDFs offline. Manage your scanned library with ease.
- Two pages per capture
- Smart auto-capture
- Adjustable crop with mirror symmetry
- Instant PDF generation
- Offline functionality
- PDF library management
- Multiple quality presets
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Knut: Book Scanner & PDF turns your iPhone into a fast, privacy-first book scanner. Place your book on a scanning stand, and the app captures two pages at once, splits them automatically, and generates a ready-to-share PDF — all without touching the cloud. BUILT FOR READERS WHO VALUE PRIVACY Every image you capture, every PDF you create, and every setting you choose stays on your device. No accounts. No cloud uploads. No analytics. No ads. We do not collect a single byte of your data. HOW IT WORKS 1. Place your book on a scanning stand and position your iPhone above it. 2. Tap capture — or enable smart auto-capture to scan hands-free. The app detects when a page is ready and captures automatically. 3. When you stop scanning, your pages are assembled into a PDF automatically. Share it anywhere with one tap. KEY FEATURES - Two Pages Per Capture — Photograph an open book and the app splits the image into individual pages automatically. One shot, two pages, every time. - Smart Auto-Capture — Powered by Vision-based document detection. The app recognizes when a page is settled and captures automatically — no fixed timers. A live confidence overlay shows green when the page is ready, amber while settling, and hides during page turns — so you always know when the next capture will fire. A configurable capture pause lets you turn pages at your own speed, and a fallback timer ensures no page is missed. - Adjustable Crop with Mirror Symmetry — Set your crop rectangle once and fine-tune it to frame your pages. Mirror symmetry applies the same adjustment to both pages — one setting, two perfect crops. - Zoom & Torch Control — Adjust camera zoom to frame your scanning stand perfectly. Toggle the torch for consistent lighting in any environment. - Instant PDF Generation — Your scanned pages become a shareable PDF the moment you stop scanning. No extra steps, no conversion waiting. - PDF Library — Browse, rename, sort, and preview all your scanned books in one place. Multi-select to share or export multiple PDFs at once. - Three Quality Presets — Choose High (maximum detail), Normal (balanced), or Compact (smallest file size) depending on your needs. - 66+ Languages — Use the app in your language. From Arabic to Vietnamese, Knut supports over 66 languages out of the box. - 100% Offline — Works without an internet connection. Your library is always accessible, wherever you are. SIMPLE PRICING Try the full app with 500 free pages. If you like it, unlock unlimited scanning for $2.99 — one-time, no subscription. All future updates included. PERFECT FOR - Students digitizing textbook chapters and lecture handouts - Researchers archiving journal articles and reference material - Book lovers preserving personal libraries - Professionals scanning manuals, contracts, and reference documents - Anyone who needs book pages in PDF without a flatbed scanner Download Knut: Book Scanner & PDF and start building your digital library today.
Scan to Markdown
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Scan to Markdown turns paper documents into clean Markdown text on your iPhone or iPad. Use the document scanner to capture pages, then review the generated Markdown, copy it, share it, save it, or select only the lines you need. Historic scans are saved on device so you can reopen previous runs after relaunching the app. For AI workflows, the app includes an explicit Open AI App action. When you tap it, Scan to Markdown copies the generated Markdown to the clipboard and opens ChatGPT or Claude using the installed app or web fallback. The OCR text is not sent to an AI app unless you choose that action. Features: - Document scanning with page continuation - On-device OCR to Markdown - Copy, share, and export Markdown - Saved history of previous scans - Line-based text selection tools - Optional ChatGPT and Claude handoff
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan to Markdown at none against Knut Book Scanner's 1. 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
Both are free to download. Knut Book Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scan to Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Knut Book Scanner | Scan to Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jussi Rajaniemi | JIRI CHOMAT |
In-app purchases
Knut Book Scanner
- Full Version$2.99
Scan to Markdown
No in-app purchases
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