Comparison

Scan vs Tidy Clean

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

Head to head
About

Scan

Features
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A QR code tool for the things you want to open, keep and share. Scan brings QR scanning, code creation and recent history together in a clear, easy-to-use iPhone app. SCAN AND USE Point your camera at a QR code. Scan recognizes links, email addresses, phone numbers and plain text. Read the content, copy it, or open a web link. Viewing scanned results requires a Scan Pro subscription, including when opening scanned records from history. CREATE YOUR OWN CODES Turn a phone number, SMS or email into a QR code with a simple form. Create codes for Telegram, Viber, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, X, WhatsApp and Snapchat. SAVE AND SHARE Preview your generated QR code and its content. Copy the content, save the image to Photos, or share it with the iOS share sheet. QR creation, image saving and sharing are available without a subscription. KEEP RECENT CODES CLOSE Scan keeps up to 80 recent scanned and created records on your device. Duplicate content is combined, with the latest record first. Open a record again or clear your history when you choose. YOUR LANGUAGE Use Scan in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, French or Spanish. Change the app language in Settings. SCAN PRO SUBSCRIPTIONS Scan Pro unlocks viewing scanned QR results. Choose an auto-renewing weekly or monthly subscription. Both plans offer a 3-day free trial to eligible subscribers. Trial eligibility is determined by Apple; each Apple Account can receive only one introductory offer per subscription group. After the trial, the selected plan renews weekly or monthly at the price shown before purchase. Prices may vary by country or region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation, or at the end of an eligible free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within the 24 hours before that period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account subscription settings. To avoid being charged after a free trial, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription. Restore an existing subscription using Restore Purchases in the app. Privacy Policy: https://www.kdocs.cn/l/coPlYrsFTjny Terms of Use: https://www.kdocs.cn/l/cuFSMfKigQx3

About

Tidy Clean

Easily manage your photo library by cleaning up duplicates, compressing files, and converting videos into still images. Free up valuable storage space and organize your memories efficiently.

Highlights
  • Find and remove similar photos
  • Detect and delete duplicate photos
  • Compress large photos and videos
  • Convert videos and Live Photos to still images
  • Save compressed files back to library
  • Export images in JPEG, PNG, or HEIF
Features
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Tidy Clean — Cleanup, Compress, and Convert Your Photo Library, free up your storage, and keep your valuable memories! Tidy Clean helps you take control of your photo library. Convert videos and Live Photos into clean, high-quality still images, compress large photos and videos to free up space, and find similar or duplicate photos — all in just a few taps. Whether you want to capture the perfect frame from a video, convert Live Photos into static images, shrink oversized files, or clear out duplicates, Tidy Gallery makes the workflow simple and fast. Key Features: 1. Clean Up - Find and remove similar photos - Detect and delete duplicate photos - Optionally delete original files using the system photo deletion flow - Review storage savings after cleanup 2. Compress - Compress large photos and videos to save storage space - Reduce file size while keeping the quality you need - Review storage savings after compression - Save compressed files back to your library 3. Convert - Convert videos and Live Photos into still photos - Capture the exact frame you want with a precise timeline scrubber - Crop, rotate, and mirror images before saving - Export in JPEG, PNG, or HEIF - Save images back to your photo library - Share your still images instantly Tidy Clean is designed for people who want more control over their photo library without unnecessary complexity. Some features require access to your photo library so the app can load videos, Live Photos, and photos, save converted or compressed files, and help you manage the originals. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tidyframe/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tidyframe/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Scan4 screens
Tidy Clean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tidy Clean at none against Scan's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 7 days and Tidy Clean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Scan versus Tidy Clean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanTidy Clean
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPenglin Technology Co., LimitedANDROMEDATECH LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Scan Pro Weekly3 Days trial$29.997 Days
  • Scan Pro Monthly3 Days trial$39.991 Month
2 purchases

Tidy Clean

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tidy Clean free?
Tidy Clean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan or Tidy Clean have ads?
Scan shows ads; Tidy Clean does not.

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