Comparison

Scanner App vs Focusly

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

Head to head
About

Scanner App

Easily scan paper documents and photos into editable PDFs. Edit text, add signatures, organize pages, and share your files. Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint formats.

Highlights
  • Scan paper documents and photos to PDF
  • Edit existing text within PDFs
  • Add handwritten signatures
  • Organize, merge, and reorder pages
  • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Share documents as PDFs or images
Features
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Scan paper documents and photos to PDF. Edit text, add your signature, organize pages and share your finished files. Scanner App: PDF & Docs brings document scanning, PDF text editing and signing into one workflow. Capture contracts, receipts, invoices or study notes, or import PDFs and images from Files or Photos. SCAN PAPER AND PHOTOS - Scan multiple pages into one document. - Turn photos and imported images into PDFs. - Adjust document borders, crop and straighten pages. - Choose color, grayscale, black-and-white or photo filters. EDIT PDF TEXT Update existing text in supported PDF files. Add or delete text, adjust its size and color, and save your changes. Fix a typo or update a detail before you share a document. Text inside scanned images cannot be edited directly. PDF text editing applies to supported files that contain text. ORGANIZE AND MERGE - Add, delete, rotate and reorder pages. - Merge documents into one file. - Choose paper sizes, including A4 and US Letter. - Rename files, switch between list and grid views, and sort by name or date. ADD YOUR SIGNATURE Draw and save a handwritten signature for reuse. Choose a color, place it on your document and resize it to fit. Prepare contracts and other documents for sharing without printing them just to add a signature. CONVERT, EXPORT AND SHARE - Share documents as PDFs. - Export pages as JPG images or combine them into one long image. - Convert PDFs online to Word (DOCX), Excel (XLSX) or PowerPoint (PPTX). - Create an online signature-request link to share with another signer. Office conversion and signature requests require an internet connection and upload your document for processing. From scanning a receipt to updating text in a PDF and signing a contract, keep your document tasks together with Scanner App: PDF & Docs. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscription options, pricing, and any trial offers are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Questions or feedback: gformsapp@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://swift-sign-pdf.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://swift-sign-pdf.vercel.app/terms

About

Focusly

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications for a set period. Easily select which apps to disable and start a focus session to concentrate on work, study, or relaxation without interruptions.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set focus session length
  • Start focus mode quickly
  • Keep selected apps unavailable
  • Customizable app blocking
Features
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"Take back control over your phone usage. The average person spends hours mindlessly scrolling every day. Stop distractions and reclaim your time for work, study, rest and sleep. Block distracting apps and in‑app web content, set focus timers, and build auto‑running routines to stay productive. Our focus score tracks your wellbeing, helping you reduce screen time effortlessly. Key Benefits • Cut daily screen‑time and stop mindless scrolling • Reduce distractions for work, study & deep work • Improve focus, stress relief and better sleep quality • Friendly for users needing focus support including ADHD • Build custom daily routines for work hours, sleep & family time Powerful Features App & In‑App Web Content Blocker Block distracting apps and in‑app web content on custom schedules. Build blocklist & allowlist for work, bedtime or leisure. Focus Timer & Deep Focus Mode One‑tap focus sessions. Deep‑Focus mode prevents you from bypassing blocks for undisturbed deep work. Auto‑Running Rules & Routines Schedule automatic blocking rules. Pre‑built templates for deep work, sleep‑time, lunch break and family moments. Focus Reports & Focus Score Track screen‑time, distracted time and wellness metrics. Compare your progress against your own history. Resist Temptation Add friction to unblock apps. Challenge yourself before disabling blocks to avoid mindless opening. Smart Distraction Alerts Get gentle reminders when you spend too much time on distracting applications. System Integration Support system shortcuts & focus‑mode linkage. Home‑screen widget available. Private & Secure All processing runs locally on your device. Your personal usage data never leaves your phone. Regain your focus and take charge of your digital life today!"

Screenshots

Scanner App4 screens
Focusly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focusly at none against Scanner App's 3. Focusly also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Scanner App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Focusly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scanner App against 5.0 for Focusly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner App ships an update weekly, Focusly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Scanner App versus Focusly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner AppFocusly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurora InnovationAPTE Ltd

Customer experience

Scanner App

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

Focusly

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scanner App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
None

Focusly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanner App free?
Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focusly free?
Focusly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scanner App or Focusly?
Scanner App and Focusly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Scanner App or Focusly have ads?
Neither Scanner App nor Focusly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner App or Focusly?
Scanner App ships an update weekly, and Focusly every 2 days. Most recently, Scanner App was updated on September 17, 2026 and Focusly on September 19, 2026.

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