Comparison

ScanFlow vs C.md

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

Head to head
About

ScanFlow

Features
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ScanFlow is a simple scanner and code maker for your iPhone and iPad. Use the camera to read QR codes and common barcodes, or pick an image from Photos when the camera is not the right option. Scan Read QR codes, product barcodes, and more. Open links, call numbers, and explore products when a code carries that kind of data. History Scans you complete are listed so you can find them again. Remove items anytime—data stays on this device. Create Build your own codes for text, web links, contact-style info, Wi‑Fi, calendar-style events, and more. Save or share what you make. Settings Choose whether to start on the Scan tab, turn haptics on or off, and clear history when you want a fresh start. ScanFlow is built for people who need a fast, private tool: no sign‑in, no account, and your scan history and created codes are stored locally on your device.

About

C.md

Features
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C.md is a Markdown reader for people who read on their phone. It does not edit. It does not sync. It does not build a second brain. It simply makes Markdown files comfortable to read on a small screen. OPEN ANY FILE Mail, Files, AirDrop, or any app that offers “Open with”. The document is stored safely in the local sandbox — nothing is uploaded anywhere. MADE FOR LONG READS ON SMALL SCREENS • Adjustable font size, line height, heading scale and margins • Day and night mode • Chinese and Western fonts selected independently for clean mixed-language text • Optional first-line indent for Chinese paragraphs • Justified or left-aligned, whatever suits the page MOVE THROUGH LONG FILES • Headings fold and unfold in place • Outline jumps to the section you are actually reading • Reading position is saved and restored automatically EXPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT • A4 PDF with your chosen title, headers and page numbers • Long images for chat apps, social posts, or anywhere Markdown is not welcome • Rich-text copy for email and notes PRIVACY All documents remain on your device. Exports are rendered locally. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking.

Screenshots

ScanFlow4 screens
C.md4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanFlow at none against C.md's 1. C.md's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. C.md sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScanFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ScanFlow versus C.md: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanFlowC.md
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPPS BAY LIMITED建东 高

In-app purchases

None

ScanFlow

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

C.md

One-time1
  • C.md Pro$9.99

Questions

Is ScanFlow free?
ScanFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C.md free?
C.md is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScanFlow or C.md have ads?
Neither ScanFlow nor C.md shows ads.

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