# ScanX vs Smart Notes

The clearest difference is rating: ScanX at 4.5 against Smart Notes's 3.8. ScanX also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Smart Notes's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Smart Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanX holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Notes has 52 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ScanX ships an update every 10 days, Smart Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanX | Smart Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanxqr-code-and-barcode-scanner/id6761448360/reviews)** | [3.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-notes-ai-voice-notes/id6764038640/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brainstrom Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851932926) | [秀珍 陆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874536707) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanxqr-code-and-barcode-scanner/id6761448360)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScanX | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| ScanX Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| ScanX One-time | $99.90 | one-time |


### Smart Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-notes-ai-voice-notes/id6764038640)

This app uses AI to summarize notes and transcribe audio in real-time. It integrates with your calendar for dynamic task management, offers a four-quadrant prioritization system, and incorporates the Pomodoro Technique with focus tracking.

**Highlights:** AI-driven note summarization, Real-time recording and transcription, Dynamic calendar and task check-in, Four Quadrant task management, Pomodoro Technique timer, Focus checks and statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Note Pro Weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Note Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Note Pro Monthly | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanX free?

ScanX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Notes free?

Smart Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScanX or Smart Notes?

ScanX is rated higher. ScanX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Smart Notes averages 3.8 from 52 ratings.

### Do ScanX or Smart Notes have ads?

Both ScanX and Smart Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScanX or Smart Notes?

ScanX ships an update every 10 days, and Smart Notes monthly. Most recently, ScanX was updated on September 23, 2026 and Smart Notes on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*