Comparison

QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner vs MinuteBack

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

Head to head
About

QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner

Features
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【QuickScan】turns the camera in your pocket into a document workspace: capture paper into clear digital files, then find, edit and send them without switching apps. Eight Scan Modes Documents, books, ID cards, business cards, QR codes, exam papers, tables and on-camera translation each come with their own framing guide, so every capture starts out square and readable. Scan and Translate Point the camera at text in another language and read it in yours. Choose the target language, pull an image in from your photo library, or switch on the torch when the light is poor. PDF Toolkit Split, merge, compress, reorder and password-protect PDFs, turn pages into images, and add annotations, watermarks or a handwritten signature before you send anything out. Format Conversion Move a document between Word, Excel, PDF and image formats, pull selectable text out of a scan, or translate an entire file in one pass. Files That Stay Organized Sort scans into categories and folders, search by name, rename or move what you need, and bring back anything deleted in the last seven days from the Recycle Bin. Scan it once, keep it organized, send it from anywhere — download 【QScan】 and see how much paperwork it clears off your desk. To unlock more features, you can choose to upgrade to a premium account Premium Account Pricing and Terms $4.99/week* $39.99/year* *Prices are shown in US dollars. The actual charge may be converted to your local currency depending on your country or region. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours after the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be shown. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during an active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://suhanhui.xyz/saomiao/privacy.html

About

MinuteBack

This app helps you intentionally disconnect from your phone to create screen-free moments. Track the time you reclaim and see how it's spent on activities like reading, family, or rest. Unlock rewards for consistent breaks.

Highlights
  • Screen-Free Moments
  • Reclaimed Time Tracking
  • Life Map for Time Allocation
  • Screen Time Insights
  • Weekly Progress Review
  • Reward Boxes and Time Points
  • Redeemable Rewards
Features
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Take your minutes back. MinuteBack helps you step away from your phone, create intentional screen-free moments, and see how much time you reclaim for real life. Choose what you want to make time for - Focus, Family, Reading, Meals, Outside, Rest, or something else - then start a screen-free moment and put your phone down. When you come back, MinuteBack turns those small breaks into visible progress. KEY FEATURES Screen-Free Moments Choose a simple time goal and make space for what matters. Reclaimed Time See how many minutes you've taken back from your phone each day. Life Map Understand where your reclaimed time goes across the things that matter to you. Screen Time Insights See your phone-use patterns alongside the time you've reclaimed. Weekly Progress Review your screen-free time, completed moments, categories, and weekly trends. Reward Boxes Consistent, verified screen-free moments can unlock small Reward Boxes and Time Points. Rewards & Redemption Eligible users may redeem available rewards such as gift cards or PayPal, depending on region, account eligibility, campaign, and availability. WHY MINUTEBACK Most screen-time tools show you how much time you spent on your phone. MinuteBack helps you see something different: how much time did you get back - and what did you make room for? You don't need to disappear from your phone for hours. Start with 10 minutes. Read a few pages. Have a meal without scrolling. Focus on one thing. Spend time with someone. Step outside. Small screen-free moments add up. Take your minutes back - one moment at a time. Reward availability, point amounts, redemption options, and eligibility may vary by region, account status, campaign, and availability.

Screenshots

QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner4 screens
MinuteBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MinuteBack at none against QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner's 2. QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. MinuteBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner ships an update fortnightly, MinuteBack every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner versus MinuteBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickScan:Document PDF ScannerMinuteBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHONG KONG GANGSHENG TRADING CO. LIMITED嘉蓉 李

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Prime3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Prime$39.991 Year
None

MinuteBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner free?
QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MinuteBack free?
MinuteBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner or MinuteBack have ads?
MinuteBack shows ads; QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner or MinuteBack?
QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and MinuteBack every 3 weeks. Most recently, QuickScan:Document PDF Scanner was updated on November 5, 2026 and MinuteBack on November 6, 2026.

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