Comparison

CalcKit vs ScanX

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

Head to head
About

CalcKit

This app offers over 50 practical tools to solve everyday problems, from measuring distances with AR to scanning documents and performing complex calculations. It includes features for navigation, unit conversion, and even a scrolling text display.

Highlights
  • AR Distance Meter
  • Document Scanning & OCR
  • All-Purpose Calculator
  • Unit Converter
  • Floating Scrolling Text
  • Decision Maker
Features
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Have you ever had these awkward moments? You want to measure a table but can’t find a tape measure? You need to scan a document urgently but don’t have a scanner nearby? You see a foreign-language menu and have no idea how to read it? **CalcKit: Tip, Convert & Utils** puts more than 50 practical tools in your pocket. Whether for daily life, work, study, or outdoor travel, one phone is all it takes to solve all your troubles instantly. ### Core Features #### Smart Measurement & Location - **AR Distance Meter**: Uses augmented reality technology to accurately measure the length, height and area of objects, more convenient than a traditional tape measure. - **Level Meter**: A must-have for hanging pictures and installing furniture, with 0.1° high-precision calibration for a more refined life. - **Compass & Latitude-Longitude**: Identifies directions for outdoor adventures and locates your current position in real time. #### Document Scanning & OCR - **Text Extraction**: Recognizes text in images by taking a photo, supports Chinese, English and many other languages for easy copying. - **Network Speed Test**: Checks upload and download speeds to see if someone is stealing your network. #### Professional Calculation & Conversion - **All-Purpose Calculator**: Includes mortgage calculation, personal income tax calculation and salary calculation to meet various scenario needs. - **Unit Converter**: Covers exchange rates, length, area, weight, volume and more than 20 unit types, with fast conversion and clear results. #### Daily Life Assistant - **Floating Scrolling Text**: Turns your phone into a cool LED scrolling screen for airport pickups, fan support and events. - **Decision Maker**: Solves your indecision and takes the stress out of choosing. - **Image Conversion**: Converts photos to any format without restrictions. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://aelaus.com/toolie/privacy.html Terms of User: https://aelaus.com/toolie/terms.html

About

ScanX

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, providing enhanced product details, price comparisons, and user ratings. It also supports two-factor authentication setup and generates one-time passwords securely offline.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Enhanced product information
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) setup
  • Time-based one-time password (TOTP) generation
  • QR code generation
  • Scan history
  • Gallery recognition
Features
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QR Code Scanner – Now with richer product info & built‑in 2FA. A lightweight, fast, and fully privacy‑respecting QR and barcode reader. No registration required – just open and scan. Recognize QR codes, barcodes, generate your own codes, and enjoy new power features. New in this version: More product information – Scan any product barcode or QR code to see enhanced details: specs, user ratings, price comparisons, and more. Two‑factor authentication (2FA) support – Add an extra security layer to your accounts. Scan QR codes to set up 2FA and generate time‑based one‑time passwords (TOTP) right inside the app. Key Features ·2FA Code Generator (New) – Scan a 2FA setup QR code to start generating secure, rotating verification codes – all offline and private. ·Fast Scanning – Use your device camera to scan QR codes and barcodes in real time, recognizing URLs, text, contact info, Wi‑Fi passwords, and now enriched product data. ·Gallery Recognition – Select images from your photo library to scan QR codes – perfect for codes you have already saved. ·Manual Input – Directly enter content to recognize or generate custom QR codes. ·QR Code Generator – Quickly turn text, URLs, and other content into QR codes for easy sharing or saving. ·Scan History – Automatically saves scan records locally on your device. Your history stays only with you. terms of use:https://sites.google.com/view/scanx-terms-of-use/home privacy policy:https://sites.google.com/view/scanxqr-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

CalcKit4 screens
ScanX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CalcKit at none against ScanX's shown. CalcKit also leads on ratings volume (101 vs 8). ScanX's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CalcKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and ScanX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CalcKit against 4.5 for ScanX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalcKit has 101 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcKit ships an update every 3 weeks, ScanX every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CalcKit versus ScanX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcKitScanX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (101 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer麟浩 冯Brainstrom Limited

Customer experience

CalcKit

All ratings101 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ScanX

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CalcKit

Subscriptions3
  • WeekMember For Three Days Free3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • WeekMember$19.997 Days
  • MonthMember$39.991 Month
3 purchases

ScanX

Subscriptions2
  • ScanX3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • ScanX Monthly3 Days trial$39.991 Month
One-time1
  • ScanX One-time$99.90

Questions

Is CalcKit free?
CalcKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanX free?
ScanX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CalcKit or ScanX?
CalcKit is rated higher. CalcKit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while ScanX averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do CalcKit or ScanX have ads?
ScanX shows ads; CalcKit does not.
Which is updated more often, CalcKit or ScanX?
CalcKit ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanX every 10 days. Most recently, CalcKit was updated on October 2, 2026 and ScanX on October 9, 2026.

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