Comparison

Scanly vs Stickon

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

Head to head
About

Scanly

Features
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The fastest way to scan, convert and organize PDFs on your iPhone — fully on-device, fully private. Scanly turns your camera into a precision document scanner with automatic edge detection, multi-page capture and OCR-ready output. Then it gives you every tool a paperless workflow actually needs: convert between PDF and Office, merge, split, compress, sign, watermark, lock with Face ID, and export to JPG. No cloud upload. No account. No subscription. — SCAN — • Auto edge detection and perspective correction • Capture unlimited pages in one session • Review, reorder and delete pages before saving • Import existing PDFs from Files or Photos — CONVERT (NATIVE, NO INTERNET) — • PDF → Word (.docx) • PDF → Excel (.xlsx) • PDF → PowerPoint (.pptx) • PDF → JPG (per page) • Word / Excel → PDF • Image → PDF (from camera roll) — ORGANIZE — • Merge multiple PDFs into one • Split a PDF into single-page files • Extract selected pages • Rearrange page order with drag handles • Compress to shrink file size — SECURE — • Lock any PDF with a password • Lock with Face ID / Touch ID — a strong random password is generated and stored in your device's Keychain, retrievable only with biometrics • Unlock instantly when reopening in the app — SIGN & ANNOTATE — • Draw your signature with Apple Pencil or finger • Add text watermarks (CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, etc.) • Extract text from any PDF with on-device OCR — BUILT FOR iOS — • 100% on-device — your documents never leave your iPhone • Works offline anywhere • Light & Dark mode • 10 languages: English, Tiếng Việt, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, Español, Français, Deutsch, Português, Bahasa Indonesia • Native SwiftUI, optimised for iPhone 14 and later • No subscription. No ads. No tracking. — PRIVACY — We don't have a server. There's nothing to send and nothing to leak. Face ID is used only to unlock PDFs you've explicitly locked. Camera access is only used when you tap Scan. Download Scanly and turn your iPhone into a complete document workspace today.

About

Stickon

Keep important reminders visible on your lock screen without needing to open an app. Easily add notes, to-do items, and checklists directly to your lock screen for quick access. Perfect for managing essential tasks and preventing forgotten items.

Highlights
  • Lock screen notes
  • Direct widget-free setup
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Check off completed tasks
  • Manage essential items only
  • View completed note history
Features
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Notifications go off once, then they’re gone. Stickon keeps your important notes visible on your Lock Screen. Keep things you can’t afford to forget — like your passport, workout clothes, medication, documents to submit, or grocery list — right on your Lock Screen. See what matters most at a glance, without even opening the app. If complex productivity apps feel overwhelming, start simple with Stickon. Just write down what you need to remember today, then check it off when you’re done. Best of all, there’s no need to go through multiple steps just to add a widget. Write a note, show it on your Lock Screen, and you’re ready to go. Key Features Pin notes to your Lock Screen See your most important notes directly on your Lock Screen. Start right away without a widget Show notes on your Lock Screen instantly, without any complicated widget setup. Keep notes visible longer with widgets Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to keep important notes even easier to see. Check things off when they’re done Mark completed notes and focus on what’s next. Keep only what matters Manage just the things you truly need to remember right now, without overwhelming lists. View your completed note history Checked-off notes are saved in your history, so you can revisit them whenever you need. Perfect for * Remembering essentials before you leave, like your passport, wallet, or charger * Keeping today’s must-do tasks in sight * Building small habits, like taking medication or drinking water * Not missing meetings, appointments, or submission deadlines * Keeping your grocery list where you can see it * Placing quick notes in the most visible spot Stickon isn’t an app that sends you more notifications. It keeps what matters visible, so you don’t forget.

Screenshots

Scanly4 screens
Stickon3 screens

Verdict

The call

Scanly and Stickon 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scanly versus Stickon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanlyStickon
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManh Dung NguyenFunnyeve

In-app purchases

None

Scanly

No in-app purchases

None

Stickon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanly free?
Scanly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stickon free?
Stickon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scanly or Stickon have ads?
Neither Scanly nor Stickon shows ads.

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