Comparison

ScanNote vs Fragments

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

Head to head
About

ScanNote

Features
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ScanNote は、紙の書類を手軽にデータ化して整理できる書類管理アプリです。 請求書、領収書、保証書、申込書、会議メモなど、残しておきたい紙の情報を撮影して保存できます。写真ライブラリやファイルからの追加にも対応しており、複数ページの書類も1つにまとめて管理できます。 主な機能 ・書類を撮影して取り込み ・写真から書類を追加 ・ファイルからPDFや画像を追加 ・複数ページの書類をまとめて管理 ・書類への書き込みと注釈 ・PDFや画像として共有 ・見やすい一覧で書類を整理 こんな方におすすめ ・紙の書類をスマホでまとめて管理したい ・請求書や領収書をすぐ見返せるようにしたい ・保証書や申込書をなくさず保存したい ・会議メモや手書きメモをデータ化したい 有料プランについて 無料お試し後、必要に応じて買い切りで新規書類作成機能の制限を解除できます。 月額課金ではなく、1回の購入で継続して利用できます。

About

Fragments

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Write now, organize later. Fragments is a minimal note-taking app designed to capture your everyday thoughts the exact moment they happen. A sudden flash of inspiration, an insight from a book, a phrase that comes to mind on a walk. Or even your child's funny little quotes. Capture those fleeting thoughts instantly, before you lose them while looking for a folder or creating a new note. Once you finish writing, the screen returns to a clean, blank slate, always ready for your next thought. It simply exists as a quiet place to ensure you never let an important note slip away. ■ Basic Features (Free) ・ Instant Capture: The keyboard pops up the moment you open the app. The entry screen is completely ad-free for all users, allowing you to start typing instantly. ・ Reliable Auto-Save: Your typing is recorded constantly. Even if the app closes unexpectedly, your unfinished notes will never be lost. ・ Simple Timeline & Quick Trash: Notes are stacked chronologically for easy review. In the detail view, you can quickly discard unwanted notes into the Trash and smoothly swipe to the next one. (Up to 100 fragments can be saved in the free version). ・ iCloud Sync: Notes are automatically stored safely in iCloud. Seamlessly carry over your data when changing devices. ・ Studio: A unique workspace where you can bring your saved notes onto the screen and physically arrange them like puzzle pieces to build new texts. ■ Fragments Pro (One-Time Purchase) Unlock full functionality and remove all remaining ads to tailor the tool perfectly to your needs. ・ Completely Ad-Free: All in-app ads (including Library and Studio) are completely removed, providing a perfectly quiet space. ・ Unlimited Fragments: The 100-note limit is removed. Save as many thoughts as you want without restriction. ・ Folder Organization: Create unlimited folders to categorize and sort your accumulated notes by project or purpose whenever you have the time. ・ Premium Themes: Unlock 12 additional carefully curated, calming colors, allowing you to customize the entire app from a total of 15 beautiful palettes. ・ Premium App Icons: Personalize your home screen by choosing from a selection of exclusive icon designs. ・ Advanced Export: Easily export your accumulated notes in bulk as .txt or .csv files for smooth data integration with your PC or other tools.

Screenshots

ScanNote4 screens
Fragments4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScanNote at none against Fragments's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. ScanNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fragments sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanNote ships an update every 4 days, Fragments every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ScanNote versus Fragments: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanNoteFragments
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOSHIHIRO TAKAHASHITakehiro Asano

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanNote

One-time1
  • 試用期間の制限解除(買い切り)$3.99
1 purchases

Fragments

One-time1
  • Fragments Pro$6.99

Questions

Is ScanNote free?
ScanNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fragments free?
Fragments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScanNote or Fragments have ads?
Fragments shows ads; ScanNote does not.
Which is updated more often, ScanNote or Fragments?
ScanNote ships an update every 4 days, and Fragments every 3 days. Most recently, ScanNote was updated on October 5, 2026 and Fragments on October 5, 2026.

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