MemoCalc vs ScanMe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MemoCalc
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Calculate. Save. Use it again. This calculator lets you keep calculation results right on the screen instead of losing track of numbers you may need later. Swipe a result upward to save it as a card. When you need that number again, swipe it back down and continue calculating with it. You can also stack result cards together to instantly add multiple results. It is useful for shopping, expenses, estimates, budgeting, work, and any situation where you think, āI might need this number again.ā Main features ⢠Save calculation results as cards ⢠Reuse saved numbers instantly ⢠Stack result cards to add them together ⢠Simple and easy-to-read interface Instead of searching through a long calculation history, keep the numbers you need right in front of you.
ScanMe
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ScanMe reads every common QR code and barcode, turns paper into PDFs, and creates codes of your own ā without an account. The free version shows an occasional ad and keeps up to 30 scans and 15 created codes in History; a one-time ScanMe Premium purchase removes both limits for good. SCAN ANYTHING ⢠QR codes and 12 more barcode symbologies, including EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ITF, Codabar, PDF417, Aztec and Data Matrix ⢠Results are understood, not just decoded: links, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, e-mails, phone numbers, SMS, calendar events, locations, products and ISBNs are recognised and shown in a readable form ⢠The app opens straight into the camera; what a code holds appears right on the camera with its main action ā open the link, join the Wi-Fi network, call, save the contact ⢠Batch scanning keeps the camera running and saves every new code in a row ⢠Open links in Safari, call a number, save a contact, write an e-mail or SMS, or copy and share any result ⢠Scan straight from the camera or pick an image from your photo library ⢠Text recognition turns printed text into something you can copy and share DOCUMENT SCANNER ⢠Capture multi-page documents with edge detection and save them as a PDF ⢠Open your scans in the app, or share them and save them to Files CREATE YOUR OWN CODES ⢠Generate QR codes for a URL, plain text, Wi-Fi credentials, a contact card, an e-mail, an SMS, a phone number or a location ⢠The code updates as you type; paste a copied link in one tap ⢠Keep the result in your history, or share it anywhere ā including Photos and Files HISTORY ⢠Scans, created codes and documents are kept on your device, grouped by day (the free version keeps up to 30 scans and 15 created codes; documents are unlimited) ⢠Search everything, pin the codes you use most, and delete with a swipe ā with Undo ⢠Reopen or share any entry, or select several to delete at once SCANME PREMIUM ⢠A one-time purchase, no subscription ⢠No ads ⢠Unlimited scans and created codes in History ⢠Restore it on your other devices from Settings MADE THE WAY YOU LIKE IT ⢠Front or back camera, flashlight, 1Ć, 2Ć and 4Ć zoom, and a frame colour you choose ⢠Vibration and beep feedback you can switch off ⢠Light, dark or system appearance ⢠18 languages PRIVACY ScanMe works offline. Nothing you scan, create or save is uploaded anywhere. The occasional ad is served by Google AdMob, which uses your device's advertising identifier only if you allow tracking. Google Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics collect anonymous usage statistics and crash reports.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MemoCalc at none against ScanMe's 1. ScanMe's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ScanMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MemoCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
MemoCalc ships an update fortnightly, ScanMe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MemoCalc | ScanMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenta Tokiyoshi | Abdulsamet Kilincarslan |
In-app purchases
MemoCalc
No in-app purchases
ScanMe
- ScanMe Premium$3.99








