Comparison

Aino vs ScanKit

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

Head to head
About

Aino

A fast, focused workspace for building a personal knowledge system using Markdown. Connect ideas and structure your thoughts into an evolving network of notes. Ideal for deep thinkers and frequent writers.

Highlights
  • Markdown-first editing
  • Connected notes
  • Structured thinking
  • Focused experience
  • Personal LifeOS
  • Link ideas
Features
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Aino is a fast, focused Markdown workspace for building your personal knowledge system. Write in pure Markdown, connect ideas, and turn your notes into a structured, evolving system. Whether you're capturing thoughts, organizing knowledge, or building your second brain, Aino gives you a clean and powerful space to think. KEY FEATURES • Markdown-first editing Write naturally in Markdown with a fast and minimal editor. • Connected notes Link your notes together and build a network of ideas. • Structured thinking Turn scattered notes into a coherent system. • Focused experience No clutter. Just writing, thinking, and connecting. • Your personal LifeOS Aino grows with you as your knowledge system evolves. Aino is designed for people who think deeply and write often. Start building your second brain today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aino.md/legal/privacy

About

ScanKit

Features
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ScanKit turns your phone into a powerful, private document scanner. Scan receipts, contracts, IDs, notes, and any paper document — then export as high-quality PDF instantly. PRIVACY FIRST Everything happens on your device. Your documents are never uploaded to any server. No account required. No cloud. No data collection. Just you and your documents. SMART SCANNING • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Multi-page document scanning • Adjustable filters (color, grayscale, black & white) • Real-time camera preview with crop guides OCR TEXT RECOGNITION (Pro) • Extract text from any scanned document • Full-text search across all your scans • Copy and share extracted text • Powered by Apple's on-device Vision framework SIGN & ANNOTATE (Pro) • Draw your signature and place it on any document • Save signatures for quick reuse • Perfect for contracts, forms, and agreements ORGANIZE & MANAGE (Pro) • Create folders to organize your documents • Merge multiple scans into one PDF • Split documents into separate files • Lock sensitive documents with password or Face ID EXPORT & SHARE • Export as PDF with one tap • Share via email, AirDrop, Messages, or any app • Print directly from the app FREE FEATURES • 2 document scans per day • PDF export and sharing • On-device processing SCANKIT PRO Unlock unlimited scans, OCR, signatures, folders, merge/split, document lock, and full-text search with a Pro subscription. Built with love in France. No ads. No trackers. Just a great scanner. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scankit.quentin.app/privacy

Screenshots

Aino4 screens
ScanKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aino and ScanKit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Aino sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ScanKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Aino versus ScanKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAinoScanKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宜丙 林Quentin Dommerc

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Aino

Subscriptions3
  • Aino Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Aino Pro Founder Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Aino Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Aino Pro Lifetime$249.99
2 purchases

ScanKit

Subscriptions2
  • ScanKit Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • ScanKit Pro Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Aino free?
Aino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanKit free?
ScanKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aino or ScanKit have ads?
Neither Aino nor ScanKit shows ads.

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