KDM Inspector vs Scanner Z
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KDM Inspector
This utility app helps professionals working with Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) and KDM encryption keys. It allows users to quickly open and view essential key information directly from their iOS device, supporting various file formats.
- Open KDM keys from email
- View key active and expiration times
- See show player public key and UUID
- Supports .xml and .zip KDM files
- Mobile DCP/KDM management
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Check KDM playback windows, content titles, and server details on your iPhone or iPad. Built for projectionists, theater technicians, post-production facilities, and anyone working with Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs), KDM Inspector turns Key Delivery Message (KDM) XML files into clear, readable information. Open a key from Mail or Files, or import a ZIP containing multiple KDMs. Keep the details in a searchable library for quick reference before your next screening. With KDM Inspector, you can: - See whether a playback window is Active, Upcoming, or Expired. - View start and expiration times in your local time zone or UTC. - Find server or media block serial numbers when recognized in the KDM. - Inspect content titles, composition playlist IDs, message IDs, and content key counts. - View recipient details, certificate serial numbers, and show player public key thumbprints. - Search by title, server serial number, recipient, filename, or composition playlist ID. - Filter your library by playback status. - Share a readable summary of key details. Designed for iPhone and iPad, with Dark Mode, support for larger text, and Liquid Glass controls on iOS and iPadOS 26 or later. KDM information is read and stored on your device. No account or upload is required. Active, Upcoming, and Expired describe the playback time window recorded in the KDM.
Scanner Z
Digitally capture and manage your documents. Easily scan, sign, and convert files to PDF or JPG. Organize your paperwork and share it seamlessly, eliminating the need for physical scanners.
- Scan documents
- Sign documents
- Convert to PDF/JPG
- Organize files
- Share documents
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Go paperless with Scanner Z app – Your ultimate scanning companion. Scan documents with precision, add signatures, convert to PDF/JPG, and organize files with ease. Say goodbye to clunky scanners! Main features: - Scan any documents - Sign documents - Convert documents to PDF or JPG - Manage & organize documents - Share documents easily - And many more features *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or + a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) + a monthly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scanner Z at Free against KDM Inspector's $2.99. Scanner Z also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 38 months). KDM Inspector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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
Scanner Z is free to download; KDM Inspector costs $2.99 up front. Scanner Z sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KDM Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scanner Z holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Z has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KDM Inspector ships an update every 38 months, Scanner Z every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KDM Inspector | Scanner Z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Judelson | EVOLLY.APP |
Customer experience
KDM Inspector
Scanner Z
In-app purchases
KDM Inspector
No in-app purchases
Scanner Z
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$34.99
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