Comparison

Glean vs Scanify

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

Head to head
About

Glean

Transform your iPhone into a rapid, private document scanner. Capture, enhance, and create searchable PDFs locally. Optionally sync with Google Drive for cloud backups, ensuring your documents remain secure and accessible.

Highlights
  • Multi-page scanning with auto edge detection
  • One-tap document cleanup
  • On-device OCR for searchable PDFs
  • Offline functionality
  • Optional Google Drive integration
  • Organize and manage scanned documents
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Glean turns your iPhone into a fast, private document scanner. Capture any document, clean it up, and get a crisp, searchable PDF — kept right on your device. Connect Google Drive only if you want a cloud copy. Glean has no servers of its own, so your documents stay yours. SCAN • Multi-page scanning with automatic edge detection and perspective correction • One-tap "Clean up" removes shadows and glare, whitens the page, and sharpens text • Crop, rotate, filters, and brightness / contrast / saturation controls SEARCHABLE PDFs • On-device text recognition (OCR) turns every scan into a searchable PDF • Find and copy the text inside your documents — no internet required YOUR STORAGE, YOUR CHOICE • Every scan is saved on your device, and is even accessible in the Files app • Optionally connect Google Drive to save PDFs into a folder you choose • Works fully offline — Google Drive is never required ORGANIZE • Combine several scans into one PDF, or split a multi-page scan into separate files • Rename, search, and manage everything in one place • Import existing PDFs from your Drive folder PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Scanning and text recognition happen on your device • No analytics, no tracking, and no servers that ever see your documents • Sign in with Apple or Google — and delete your account and data anytime Glean developed and designed by Zahid Hussain at TechFoundry · © 2026

About

Scanify

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner and PDF manager. Easily digitize documents, convert files between formats, and organize your paperwork on the go. Includes QR code scanning and generation.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Convert PDF to various formats
  • Convert other formats to PDF
  • Merge and split PDF files
  • Password protect PDFs
  • QR code scanner and generator
Features
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Scanify: PDF Document Scanner is a complete mobile scanning and PDF management app built for everyday document needs. Whether you are a student, professional, freelancer, or small business owner, Scanify helps you scan, save, edit, and share important papers - right from your phone. Turn your device into a portable scanner and replace bulky desktop equipment with a simple, fast, and reliable tool you can use anywhere. SCAN DOCUMENTS WITH EASE Use your camera to scan receipts, contracts, notes, forms, homework, business cards, and more. Import images from your gallery and convert them into clean, organized PDF files. Dedicated scanning modes for passports and ID cards help you capture personal documents with clarity and precision. Enhance your scans with image filters, rearrange pages, preview before saving, and add your signature when needed. Multi-page scanning makes it easy to digitize long documents in one file. POWERFUL PDF TOOLS Manage your PDFs without switching between multiple apps. Merge several PDF files into a single document, split large PDFs into separate pages, and protect sensitive files with password locking. Unlock password-protected PDFs when you need access, and print documents directly from your device. FILE CONVERSION MADE SIMPLE Convert documents in both directions to support your daily workflow: CONVERT FILES EASILY PDF to other formats: • PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, TXT, Image Other formats to PDF: • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, TXT, Image to PDF Whether you are preparing reports, sharing presentations, or archiving important paperwork, Scanify helps you work with the file format you need. QR CODE & BARCODE TOOLS Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly, generate custom QR codes, and keep track of your scan history. Save, share, and reuse codes whenever you need them. STAY ORGANIZED Keep all your scanned documents in one place. Save files to your library, mark favorites for quick access, and share PDFs or images in seconds. With a clean interface and dark mode support, Scanify is designed to be simple for first-time users and efficient for daily use. PERFECT FOR • Students scanning assignments, notes, and study material • Professionals managing contracts, invoices, and receipts • Remote workers handling paperwork on the go • Anyone who wants a paperless, organized digital workflow WHY CHOOSE SCANIFY? • All-in-one scanner and PDF toolkit • Fast scan-to-PDF workflow • Merge, split, lock, and unlock PDFs • Multiple file conversion options • QR and barcode scanner with generator • Passport and ID card scanning modes • Easy document organization and sharing • Works on phone and tablet Go paperless with Scanify - scan smarter, organize better, and manage every document from one app. Download Scanify: PDF Document Scanner today and experience a better way to handle your documents.

Screenshots

Glean3 screens
Scanify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Glean at none against Scanify's shown. Glean also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Glean against 5.0 for Scanify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glean has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Glean versus Scanify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGleanScanify
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechFoundry, Inc.MILANKUMAR HIMMATBHAI KACHHADIYA

Customer experience

Glean

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scanify

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Glean

No in-app purchases

None

Scanify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glean free?
Glean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanify free?
Scanify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Glean or Scanify?
Glean and Scanify are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Glean or Scanify have ads?
Scanify shows ads; Glean does not.

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