Comparison

FastScan2PDF vs Ear Recorder

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

Head to head
About

FastScan2PDF

Features
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Fast Scan 2 PDF turns your documents into clean PDFs within seconds β€” simple, fast, and hassle-free. β€’ Scan documents with your camera β€’ Automatically or manually adjust corners β€’ Combine multiple pages into one PDF β€’ Enhance brightness and contrast β€’ Share or save PDFs instantly β€’ Fully local on your device β€” no cloud required β€’ Available in 13 languages Supported languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic. Designed for quick and easy everyday use β€” whether it’s invoices, receipts, notes, letters, or important documents.

About

Ear Recorder

This app allows you to record voice memos discreetly by holding your phone to your ear, mimicking a phone call. It transcribes your speech in real-time and saves everything locally for complete privacy. Ideal for capturing thoughts on the go without distraction or embarrassment.

Highlights
  • Auto-record and transcribe by holding to ear
  • Discreet 'fake phone call' style for privacy
  • Clear low voice recording with gain boost
  • Completely offline processing and storage
  • Integrated text sharing for AI tools
  • Reliable call interruption protection
  • Instant launch from widgets
Features
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Ear Recorder is a simple voice recorder for capturing conversations, ideas, and moments you want to revisit. Bring your iPhone to your ear to start recording, then move it away to save. With less to think about on screen, you can focus on what you want to remember. Key Features Start recording by bringing your iPhone to your ear Use the proximity sensor to start recording when your iPhone is close to your ear. Move it away to save your recording. Find recordings when you need them Browse your recordings by date and duration. Search by title or transcription text to quickly find the moment you are looking for. Easy playback controls Open any recording to play, pause, and move through the timeline. Switch playback between the earpiece and speaker to suit your surroundings. Transcriptions & Effortless Editing On supported devices, OS versions, and languages, you can transcribe saved recordings. Edit transcriptions with dedicated safe controls (Cancel and Save) that prevent accidental dismissals. Copy, retranscribe, search, and share transcription text with ease. iCloud Drive Auto-Sync & Backup Enable auto-sync to automatically organize and save audio files (.m4a) and transcription text (.txt) directly into your "iCloud Drive > Ear Recorder" folder by year and month. Seamlessly access and share your recordings across Mac and iPad via the Files app. Share audio or transcription text Share the original audio file, or share a formatted transcription that includes the recording title, date, and duration. When no transcription is available, you can still share the audio. Time Chime Set a Time Chime to keep track of elapsed recording time. Choose a repeating interval or use Combo mode to set two custom reminder times. Safer deletion and restore Confirm before deleting a recording. Deleted recordings can be checked and restored from the Trash, helping you recover important recordings when needed. Designed for accessibility EarRecorder supports Larger Text, VoiceOver, and Reduce Motion. Privacy Recordings are stored on your iPhone. Transcription processing may vary depending on your device, OS version, and language. When recording conversations, please be considerate of others and make sure you follow all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual rules.

Screenshots

FastScan2PDF4 screens
Ear Recorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FastScan2PDF at none against Ear Recorder's shown. Ear Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
FastScan2PDF versus Ear Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastScan2PDFEar Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.418.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel GerhartsMasamichi Maeda

In-app purchases

None

FastScan2PDF

No in-app purchases

None

Ear Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FastScan2PDF free?
FastScan2PDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ear Recorder free?
Ear Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FastScan2PDF or Ear Recorder have ads?
Ear Recorder shows ads; FastScan2PDF does not.

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