Clearcan vs Scanmint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clearcan
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Clearcan is a simple, fast document scanner built for everyone who's tired of cluttered apps full of ads and subscription walls. Just open, scan, and share. No account needed. KEY FEATURES - Multi-page document scanning powered by Apple VisionKit - Automatic edge detection and perspective correction - Text recognition on device — Clearcan reads your scans - Search documents by their content, not just their names - Smart automatic naming for new scans - Copy recognized text from any page - Convert any document to PDF instantly - Export as image — share scans as JPG, or as a ZIP for multi-page documents - Flag important documents and filter to find them fast - Reorder pages before exporting - Add or delete individual pages anytime - Grid view for browsing your documents - Local backup — export everything to a single file and restore it anytime - Light and dark mode, matching your system - Share via Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or save to Files - No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions - Works offline — no internet required EVERYTHING ON DEVICE Text recognition, search and naming all run on your iPhone. Your documents are never uploaded and never seen by anyone. Powerful features without your data ever leaving your device. WHO IT'S FOR Students scanning class notes and handouts. Professionals digitizing receipts and contracts. Anyone who needs a quick, reliable scanner that just works. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap the camera button 2. Point at your document and capture 3. Add more pages, reorder, or save 4. Export as PDF or image and share anywhere PRIVACY FIRST We don't collect any data. We can't see your documents. Everything stays on your iPhone — exactly where it belongs. When you delete the app, all your data is gone too. No traces left behind on any server. WHY CLEARCAN Most scanner apps are bloated with features you don't need, hidden behind paywalls, or covered in ads. Clearcan does the essentials well — scan, read, organize and save — without ever charging a subscription or showing a single ad. If you just need a clean, powerful scanner that respects your privacy — this is it. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Email us at hortolomei1989@gmail.com — we read every message. Made with care for everyone who values simplicity.
Scanmint
Transform your phone into a powerful, private document scanner. Quickly capture and convert documents, receipts, and IDs into high-quality PDFs. Enjoy on-device processing, free PDF export, and no advertisements.
- On-device scanning and OCR
- Free PDF export
- Auto edge detection
- Multiple scan modes
- OCR with searchable PDF
- Password-protected PDFs
- App lock with biometrics
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Scanmint turns your phone into a fast, private document scanner. Scan documents, receipts, ID cards, books, and notes, then save a clean, high-quality PDF in seconds. No account, no ads, and your scans never leave your device. FREE PDF EXPORT - NO PAYWALL Most scanner apps make you pay just to export your own scan. Scanmint does not. Saving and sharing PDFs is always free. No export paywall, no surprise wall after you have done the work. PRIVATE AND ON-DEVICE Your documents stay on your phone. OCR and scanning run on-device, so sensitive paperwork, contracts, and IDs never get uploaded to a server. NO ADS, HONEST PRICING A clean, ad-free scanner with transparent pricing, a clear trial, and easy cancel. No banners covering your scans. POWERFUL SCANNING, BUILT IN - Auto edge detection and multi-page capture - Manual crop and perspective correction - Scan modes: document, whiteboard, business card, QR code - Per-page filters: auto, black and white, grayscale, color - Page management: reorder, rotate, delete, add pages - OCR with searchable PDF, copy text, and TXT export - Export to PDF or JPG and share to Files or any app - App lock with Face ID or fingerprint GREAT FOR EVERYDAY DOCUMENTS Scan to PDF for tax receipts, contracts, homework, handwritten notes, whiteboards, business cards, and books. Use OCR to turn any scan into searchable, copyable text. A simple camera scanner and pdf maker for home, school, and work. PRO FEATURES - ID card scan (front and back on one page) - Signature: draw and place your signature on a page - Batch export multiple documents into one PDF - Advanced OCR with multi-language support (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) - Password-protect and encrypt your exported PDF Scanmint is the document scanner that respects your documents and your wallet: free PDF export, no ads, and on-device privacy. Download Scanmint and scan your first document to PDF today. ---------------------- SCANMINT PRO SUBSCRIPTION Scanmint Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly; the monthly plan includes a 3-day free trial) or as a one-time Lifetime Unlock. For subscriptions, payment is charged to your Apple ID and auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://golinski-ventures.pl/scanmint/terms Privacy Policy: https://golinski-ventures.pl/scanmint/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clearcan at none against Scanmint's 3. Clearcan also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Scanmint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Clearcan asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Clearcan | Scanmint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ion Hortolomei | Golinski Ventures Sp. z o.o. |
In-app purchases
Clearcan
No in-app purchases
Scanmint
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$29.99









